Varying speed on my buck insert.

[pete c 06029]

I have owned this insert, I believe it is the 27000 for the better part of 20 years. Replaced the motor, fan and controller about 10 years ago.

It works well, but I do have the fan rattle that seems to be a regular problem with these.

Is it possible to wire a speed control inline on the existing power cord? I am hoping this will allow me to slow the fan sufficiently to get rid of the rattle while still providing heat.

Here is one I found on Amazon.

Amazon product ASIN B07W4T5LBH

 

[begreen]

Not sure that is ok. If I recall correctly the fan has 2 or 3 motor windings for the speed control. The fan is on the back of the stove so it would be hard to know if it was overheating. Typically this issue is either with the fan being dirty and out of blance or the mounting getting loose. It might be better to address those issues first.

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About to pull my stove for the third time. Have rewired it and put in new blower motor. I think the fan balde is out of balance and causing at low pitch rumbling noice which drives me nuts at night. Also it cant be good for the life of the motor. Anyone else delt with this before? Planing on...

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[pete c 06029]

I will pull the insert out and check the motor, but I don't believe that is the issue.

 

[davidmc]

I installed this, (broken link removed to https://www.yescomusa.com/products/ehaust-duct-fan-speed-controller-120v-3-setting)
to get a lower fan speed and it works great on my Buck 91.
You can also order at Amazon, a little cheaper.

 

[bholler]

I will pull the insert out and check the motor, but I don't believe that is the issue.

Is the insert hooked to a liner? The last one we did I closed off the hole in the back and tucked a small squirrel cage in the side. It works pretty well and can be serviced

 

[gzecc]

Have you oiled the motor over the years?