How hot does the top of the stove have to get in order for the fan to work?
516254
I don't know what temperature, but it typically takes around 30 minutes max for the stove to get warm enough to start the fans.
516255
I don't know what temperature the stove has to reach in order for the fan to start, but sometimes after about 20 minutes, if the fan hasn't started, I give it a little spin with my fingertip. It will then work fine. Another suggestion - have the fan suck in cooler air and blow against the warmer stove pipe, rather than the other way around. It really helps the stove do what it's supposed to!
516256
The top of my gas stove at its lowest setting is 250 degrees, as registered on the thermometer. The fan begins to operate soon after turning on the stove and before the stove reaches this temperature. I have not checked it at that point but would estimate perhaps it's about 200 degrees. It does not take long. I imagine there would be some variation between types of gas stoves as to when the fan begins to operate. My stove is enameled cast iron. The highest temperature recommended for the gas stove fan operation is about 300 - 325 degrees, I believe.
690697
Yes, it does get hot, but there is a fan. Mine has never overheated, but I haven't really put it to the test either.
326539
Yes, I have a standard flat-top electrical range. However, I echo the caution about being careful about not overheating--on our hottest burner 3 is actually about as high as we go with this pan. The secret with the pan--and I imagine this applies to any cooking surface--is to make sure it is nice and hot before you put food into it. Huge difference with eggs sticking if you put them into a fully heated pan vs pan not adequately warm.
1700043
don't think so, it sits on top of wood stove and the rising heat turns the fan
439471
No idea. Try getting a new unit from Amazon. Better yet, forget it and face reality. On the other hand, if you like the idea of hot, raising air moving a little fan, buy a dozen of them...then you will always have parts to spare.
567238
I have only had it up to 130F but it should go higher. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to heat to 130F with surrounding room temperature around 60F.
1990827
There is a knob for setting the temperature it is not graduated by degrees but low to hot. Also a low to high fan speed I hope this is helpful mm
651461
Yes, the Top will be Hot & for a long while. I would not recommend It.Unless U can somehow get an exhaust Fan in behind Blow exhaust out or up.
933839
I don't remember any specific details (I would download the manual at the manufacture's website). The only thing that gets hot is about the top one foot or so.
663426
it runs off heat, on ours the fan sits on top of our woodstove and the heat from the stove makes the fan move. hope this helps.
1854620
It's not hot to touch but the fan is at the bottom. I wouldn't be touching where the heat is coming out at the bottom. Maybe you better just run the central heat or whatever you have to avoid potential problems.
940295
I suppose it could work if you designed the fan to come on only when the burner is running.
1445032
If you are talking about a wood stove yes. I would also use a doorway fan, as the heat rises.
866561
The fan exhausts the hot air out of either the top or back. It is adjustable for either mounting. It can be pulled out and twisted 90 degrees. Yes, it is basically at the top of the microwave. It's constructed that way because heat rises.
1445030
The fan works off of heat. The hotter it gets the faster it spins. If your heater does not get hot enough it will not spin
722309
Mine was certainly hot enough. It did take a little bit longer than a stove and skillet but not long
2186927
About "exhaust fan area", I don't know, it would depend on the area configuration. Keep in mind the steam is VERY hot; be careful on what you apply it, and whith which temperature grade ! Make a try, and step by step from low to higher, see what it does. As to the grease in the stove, YES YES !!! For a better result, I spray some cleaner first, and then, ahead it goes. It's great !!!