Rheostat on Direct Vent Blower

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Post by traderfjp » Fri. Aug. 11, 2006 3:18 pm

I have an Alaska Channing 3 with a direct vent. I was wondering if anyone has installed a rheostat on their direct vent blower? If so have you seen a savings in coal usage? Also, did you adjust the draft with a bacharach?

 
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Post by homeguy » Wed. Aug. 30, 2006 8:48 pm

I know a guy who has an Alaska stove who has a direct vent and he told me he installed a rheostat on the blower motor that brings in the combustion air. He said that the stove burned much less coal. I would be careful about doing this. I have a direct vent too but am afraid to attempt this. I heard you can burn out the motor if not careful.


 
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Post by Jerry & Karen » Thu. Aug. 31, 2006 7:42 pm

I think if I were you I would contact Alaska Co. and go with what they say. You could void all warranties.

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