Pioneer Combustion Blower

farok · Post by **farok** » Mon. Nov. 07, 2016 9:07 am

When I took the combustion fan off to oil it before firing up my stove this year, the fan didn't want to spin when I tested it. A little encouragement and it took off, but it feels as if the bearing may be starting to go, so I'll be getting a replacement ready just in case. I understand it's a Fasco B30 blower fan, but I also see a Dayton 1TDN5 that should fit just the same. The Fasco has a sleeve bearing and the Dayton has ball bearings. Is one quieter than the other? The stove sits in my living room so a quieter fan would be nice. Any other reason to pick one over the other? Thanks! -Chris

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Mon. Nov. 07, 2016 11:16 am

farok wrote:When I took the combustion fan off to oil it before firing up my stove this year, the fan didn't want to spin when I tested it. A little encouragement and it took off, but it feels as if the bearing may be starting to go, so I'll be getting a replacement ready just in case. I understand it's a Fasco B30 blower fan, but I also see a Dayton 1TDN5 that should fit just the same. The Fasco has a sleeve bearing and the Dayton has ball bearings. Is one quieter than the other? The stove sits in my living room so a quieter fan would be nice. Any other reason to pick one over the other? Thanks! -Chris

Get the Dayton, you'll be glad you did.

Ball Bearings and PSC motor is a slam dunk.

Very quiet, half the wattage, half the heat...runs way cooler, smoother and longer than junkie cheap ash OEM shaded pole motors w/ bushings.

Features
• PSC motor
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Baked enamel Gray finish
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Heavy gauge steel housing
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All position Mounting
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Maximum Ambient Temperature
104°F
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Suitable for 50Hz operation
Additional Benefits
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Permanently Lubricated Ball-Bearings
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Auto-Thermal Protection

farok · Post by **farok** » Mon. Nov. 07, 2016 8:42 pm

Thanks for the quick reply!

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Mon. Nov. 07, 2016 9:15 pm

Shaded pole motors do have a finite life but before you dump it try lubricating it with

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016GRXN4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

See the LL videos on U tube and my post on Pocono power vent. Mine was slow three years ago and now I lubricate it religiously and she is still going. Of course, the Dayton motor is better but money is money. Lubricate the distribution motor as well. Blaster makes an equivalent so you may have a can around.

farok · Post by **farok** » Tue. Nov. 08, 2016 5:58 am

I had oiled it and it is a little better, but I still had to coax it to run at speed. I'll save the motor as an emergency swap, but I think best to replace it. Thanks for the suggestion on oil/grease for the future! -Chris

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Wed. Nov. 09, 2016 1:56 pm

The steel shaft can rust when sitting over the summer. Best to oil all motors in the spring as well. Do not use the PSC dayton for the convection fan. They do not play well with the speed control.

farok · Post by **farok** » Sun. Nov. 13, 2016 7:33 pm

Thanks all!

Darren L · Post by **Darren L** » Fri. Dec. 09, 2016 6:52 pm

what is the life's span of the motors I have mine for 4 years now, I to was wondering about the replacement motors.

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Thu. Dec. 15, 2016 12:55 pm

Darren L wrote:what is the life's span of the motors I have mine for 4 years now, I to was wondering about the replacement motors.

Depends on many environmental conditions mostly.