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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => Central Boiler => Topic started by: sabercat on May 20, 2013, 07:17:57 AM

Title: 5036 Draft
Post by: sabercat on May 20, 2013, 07:17:57 AM

I'm currently using the natural draft on the CB5036, was wondering if any of you have went to the fan forced setup, and if you did, do you like it? Thanks

Title: Re: 5036 Draft
Post by: muffin on May 20, 2013, 09:51:46 AM

I have and the answer is yes and no.

Pros:
   Burns down, completely no problem.
   Recovers faster
Cons:
   Unit mounts on the door so the door doesn't open as far as it used too
   It has a small hum(fan sound), so it is a bit louder
   Might lower efficiency?  Dunno.

All in all I am happy with mine.  If you do not need fast recovery time, then I wold not install it.

Title: Re: 5036 Draft
Post by: sabercat on May 20, 2013, 11:22:01 AM

Thanks, some of my wood, was not as dry as I would like it. My last stove had a fan, and I liked it.

Title: Re: 5036 Draft
Post by: woodywoodchucker on May 25, 2013, 09:11:53 AM

i got one on my 5036 and wired in a switch and across the bottom i drilled 1'' holes to allow natural draft.I use it for stubborn fires.I used it about 5 times this past winter. works great.