Refleks fan - what type?

[El Tel]

Hi

 

just purchased a Refleks 2000K which has the ring around the top. I am struggling to find the correct fan that will surely sit across this ring and not on top of the hot plate. Any clues anyone?  Thanks 

[frahkn]

37 minutes ago, El Tel said:

Hi

 

just purchased a Refleks 2000K which has the ring around the top. I am struggling to find the correct fan that will surely sit across this ring and not on top of the hot plate. Any clues anyone?  Thanks 

I put a standard fan directly on the hotplate without any harm to fan or plate but you could extend the "foot" of and fan using a piece of steel or aluminium bar.

[El Tel]

Many thanks. Most fans I saw have a small footprint but I shall try your suggestion

 

regards

[JamesWoolcock]

Yes my fan goes straight onto the hot plate of my Kabola.

I now have a Valiant fan but I recall that its predecessor (12+ years service) had a warning to keep it away from the hottest part, anywhere near the flue.

[El Tel]

Hi

yes it seems they sit on the plate but i think i need to maybe check what heat the fan can take? Makes sense to mount as far back as possible. Thanks for the reply

[JamesWoolcock]

It's best suited in the coolest place on the hot plate blasting air over the hottest. 

So at the back and well to the side of the flue.

[MarkH2159]

You might consider one of these direct on the hotplate.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tomersun-Designed-Friendly-Circulation-Fireplace/dp/B08DCXV9RK

 

I just bought one as I find the 'whirling fan' type a bit cheap and nasty looking.

Hopefully I can soon find out how well it works.

[JamesWoolcock]

I wouldn't get a small casserole on with that.

Its bloody huge.

[MarkH2159]

2 minutes ago, JamesWoolcock said:

I wouldn't get a small casserole on with that.

Its bloody huge.

At 30cm tall and 18 cm square the actual footprint is less than most regular fans and certainly not 'huge'

Which kind of fan do you have where you can put it on a Refleks 2000 with a small casserole?

Tip = Take fan off to put Casserole on and vice versa.

[JamesWoolcock]

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[Ex Brummie]

I'm amazed you haven't opened up a whole can of worms thread about Ecofans.

[KenK]

I used an ALDI fan on our Reflex, similar to the Ecofan mentioned above but at a sensible price, it did the job very well.

They are currently available in their special buys Workzone Stove Fan £15.99.

[Ex Brummie]

Popcorn anyone?

[ditchcrawler]

Just now, Ex Brummie said:

Popcorn anyone?

Can you cook that on a Reflex