the boat stove
Well, we held out for a record amount of time. But last night my gas saving strategy came to an end. We switched the central heating on at home. We've been having the log burner going most evenings recently though. On Shadow last month, of course, we had the stove lit most of the time.
In a recent post Adam said that he and the other Debdale owners had agreed to buy an Ecofan for their stove ... but where would the kettle go?
the woodburner at home
9 comments:
You didn't say what make of boat stove you had Halfie.
We have a Squirrel and with our Judge kettle on top there is room for the Ecofan on the other side.
Our solution is a little shelf behind the chimney with a hook above it. When we are on the move or dont need it the ecofan sits on the shelf and is prevented from falling off by the hook. Simple and effective.
Andy
I reckon there's room to squeeze an Ecofan in at the back. They have a very small footprint, but of course there has to be room for the fan to rotate!
I reckon there's room to squeeze an Ecofan in at the back. They have a very small footprint, but of course there has to be room for the fan to rotate!
Wozie, I'm sorry to say that I don't know what make the stove is. It's the one in the top photo.
Andy, your idea sounds excellent.
Neil, yes, I suppose if the kettle goes to the left it could leave enough room for an Ecofan next to it sideways on, blowing that lovely warm air down the boat. What is the depth of an Ecofan including blades?
Am now about to google ecofan! Seems to b something important, especilly if it displaces the kettle!
Aha, now I understand! Very nifty! I can well imagine the appeal.I'm now thinking of getting one for my own stove. Thanks Halfie!
And for all you doubters and uninitiated into the world of the Ecofan - yes they do work!
By some form of scientific magic or hocus pocus the heat from the fire passes up the Ecofan body and dissapates via the fins at the top. In making this passage the heat passes through the magic substance which creates an electric current and turns the fan, gently stirring the air and mitigating the 'hot head cold feet' problem experienced with woodburners (on boats or ashore).
Andy
And I always thought that my cold feet on board in winter were on account of the bottom of the boat sitting in cold water...
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