Education
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Never use an on/off switch for an ENERVEX Fan
FSC Fan Speed Control FSC5 FSC8 FSC15 An ENERVEX chimney fan must run while a fireplace is burning primarily to provide the required updraft and ensure proper cooling for the fan itself. The ENERVEX fan relies on the air moving through it to keep its motor cool; if the fan is stationary while a fire…
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ENERVEX GSV Fans & RSD Dilution Bolts
RSD Dilution Bolts for ENERVEX GSV Fans ENERVEX GSV009-016 & GSV200-450 Fans are rated for 482 degrees continuous.A short flue, especially with wood burning ovens, can exceed that temperature.Use RSD Dilution Bolts on EVERVEX GSV Fans to avoid fan failure. On a short stack, the easiest way to avoid fan failure is to provide dilution…
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ENERVEX Fans and elevation
Elevation can effect an ENERVEX Fans performance. ENERVEX fans not sized for elevation may feel “underpowered”. At higher elevations, air is thinner (lower density) which creates less mass per cubic foot.As mass flow and pressure capacity decrease, static pressure increases. To compensate the need to meet a higher speed on an ENERVEX fan to achieve…
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Shipping Bar on ENERVEX Fans
Always remove the shipping bar on an ENERVEX Fan. For some ENERVEX fans, due to a lengthy motor shaft or large impeller, a shipping bar or transit safety device is added to the fan to avoid any damage. The shipping bar locks the motor shaft in place and must be removed before installation.A shipping bar…
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Pizza Oven exhaust with an ENERVEX Fan
Pizza Oven exhaust with an ENERVEX Fan For a wood-fired or gas pizza oven, you will need to safely remove smoke, heat, grease vapors, and combustion gases. If you skip proper exhaust, you’ll run into smoke issues, poor combustion, and likely fail inspection or create a safety hazard.That’s where pizza oven exhaust with an ENERVEX…
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Volko Supply for ENERVEX parts
Volko Supply, a local building supply, has been brick and mortar since 1948 and your source for EXHAUSTO exodraft and ENERVEX parts. In 2001 we recognized a need for mechanical chimney draft and sold our first EXHAUSTO fan right here on Long Island NY. Since then, with some help from the early internet and our…