The Caframo Ecofan™ is a heat powered stove fan that will amaze you and your guests while it efficiently circulates the warm air created by your gas stove, wood stove, or oil burning iron stove.

The Ecofan generates its own electricity through difference in temperature without the use of batteries or plugs. The base of the fan rests on the top of your gas, wood, or oil burning iron stove where the heat temperatures must exceed 150°F. As the base heats up, the difference in temperature between the hot base and cool top of the fan creates static electricity which is directed to the small motor that powers the blades.

Don't let their small size fool you. The Caframo Ecofan™ can generate up to 150 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)! Best of all, the Ecofan's™ operation is ultra quite as it circulates the warm heat from your iron stove throughout your living room, cabin, or other living area.

These handsome fans come with a smooth black finish and your choice of gold or nickel colored blades to match any decor.

Wholesale Tool Company is proud to offer the full line of Caframo's Ecofans™ at a price you just can't find anywhere else!

How Does the Ecofan™ Work?

The Caframo Ecofan™ is a heat powered fan designed to circulate the warm air created by a wood stove. This fan does not use any batteries or wall cords.

These fans have a thermoelectric module which acts as a small generator to power the fan's motor. When this generator module experiences a heat differential between it's top and bottom surfaces, it pumps out electricity. The bottom surface of the module is heated by the base of the fan, while the top of the module is kept cooler by the fan's top cooling fins.

The Seebeck Effect
The generator module is a unique semiconductor device that relies upon the Seebeck effect to generate electricity. When two dissimilar semiconductors (p-type and n-type) at the same temperature are connected together they establish a static electric potential difference. With the introduction of a temperature difference heat flows across the joined semiconductors which in turn permits electrons to flow. With the electron flow or current comes the ability to power electrical devices such as the fan's motor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where should I place my Ecofan™?
Be sure to position the Ecofan™ on a smooth flat surface on your stovetop near the side or back of the stove where cooler air can be drawn from behind and over the cooling fins. Do not place your Ecofan™ in the center of the stove or in front of the stovepipe or at the front of the stove.

Q. How do I know if my stove is too hot?
We recommend the use of a stove top thermometer to ensure good stove saftey. For wood stove Ecofans™, Ecofan™ Original and Ecofan™ Airplus; the heat sensitive spring on the base of the fan will gently tilt the fan as your stove's temperature increases to help protect it from overheating. Relocate your Ecofan™ to a cooler spot on your stove if the surface temperature exceeds 650°F (345°C). The Ecofan™ GS is specifically designed for use on gas stoves or stoves with a surface temperature between 150°F (65°C) and 300°F (150°C). If the Ecofan™ GS is placed on a surface hotter than 300°F (150°C), the built-in overheat protector will activate. This will cause the unit to slow down to protect itself. If this happens, simply move the Ecofan™ GS to a cooler spot on the stove top and the overheat protector will reset automatically.

Q. Can I use the Ecofan™ on a fireplace?
Unfortunately no, the Ecofan generates its own electricity through temperature differential. The base must make contact with a heat source of at least 150°F and the top of the fan must remain cooler. The Ecofan™ needs to draw cooler air from behind in order to operate.

Q. Can I use the Ecofan™ on a fireplace insert?
Yes, but placement is key. Again the fan needs to draw cooler air from behind to operate and the surface on which the Ecofan™ Orignal and Ecofan™ Airplus is placed should never exceed 650°F (345°C). The surface on which the Ecofan™ GS is placed should never exceed 300°F (150°C).

Q. What type of maintenance if any will my Ecofan™ require?
The Ecofans™ have been designed to operate maintenance free. If you would like to clean your Ecofan™, use a detergent free cloth to wipe down the extrusions.

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