Multi fuel stove - improving heat circulation

antdad

Hi

Just had an Acorn aarrow stove installed and run it a couple of times to get used to it, as the stove is inset and mostly steel plate (except the door) it seems I'm using a lot of energy heating up the surrounding bricks (I have a laser thermometer).

To improve circulation I'm thinking of core drilling a couple of vent holes (either through the side or the front) of the stack above the stove to allow more heat to permeate into the room, with the possiible addition of a small cirulation fan(s) if I need them.

I can't foresee any obvious problems in doing this but I'd appreciate any thoughts or advice. Thanks in advance.

w50nky

I don`t see any problems doing what you suggest as long as you do not weaken the structure at all. It may be simpler (although perhaps more expensive) to buy a stove fan and just stand that on your stove top. Searching this forum will bring up other posts on these fans.
Examples here. (Not saying they are the cheapest mind)

http://www.swithenbanks.co.uk/Misc_and_Gadgets/280/product.html"

"http://gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=VULCANSTOVEFAN"

Can be pricey but the vulcan works ok for me.

welda

I have the eco 800 as shown in link, and they are pricey, but they also what is says on the packet, pushes the heat around, with no need for electric cables.

You can experiment, try to get a hold of a pc fan, of course be careful of cable runs and, if it suits your requirments, perhaps an eco 800 or similar, personally I would think twice about drilling holes, but of course, I can't view your setup.

:beer:

antdad

Thanks, I have a "compact" fire place without much room above the stove so I'm lookng for an alternative solution to a stove fan. The stove is only 13" wide and I have about 6" above it to play with si I'll have a look for a small one before I do any drilling.