Green Building Forum - Ecofan - does it actually work? Wed, 27 May 2026 03:25:49 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31792#Comment_31792 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31792#Comment_31792 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:44:24 +0100 Dan McNeil Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31822#Comment_31822 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31822#Comment_31822 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:09:28 +0100 Ben GreenHomes
http://www.itsnoteasybeinggreen.org/forum/]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31823#Comment_31823 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31823#Comment_31823 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:19:00 +0100 Rachel Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31830#Comment_31830 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31830#Comment_31830 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:51:45 +0100 StuartB Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31837#Comment_31837 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31837#Comment_31837 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:43:10 +0100 Paul in Montreal Posted By: StuartBDoes not work with a wood burning stove.

Are you sure? A friend of mine with a cottage on an island in the Gatineau hills had a stirling engine-based fan that sat on top of the woodstove. When the stove got hot the fan would eventually start to turn. And it did look like a miniature version of the time machine in the classic film. As for its effectiveness in moving the heat around, I'm not so sure it did that much but it was certainly fun to watch.

Paul in Montreal.]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31845#Comment_31845 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31845#Comment_31845 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:52:33 +0100 StuartB
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Paul...Ecofan does remind me of the Time Machine in the 1960 film; it also reminds me of the dashboard of a Bentley or Bristol...lots of nice detail, chrome/nickel etc. Like you, I'm not convinced of its effectiveness, but it looks lovely. What with that and the dancing flames of our stove, I think I'll bin the TV once and for all.]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31885#Comment_31885 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31885#Comment_31885 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:39:32 +0100 Paul in Montreal Posted By: Dan McNeilPaul...Ecofan does remind me of the Time Machine in the 1960 film; it also reminds me of the dashboard of a Bentley or Bristol...lots of nice detail, chrome/nickel etc. Like you, I'm not convinced of its effectiveness, but it looks lovely. What with that and the dancing flames of our stove, I think I'll bin the TV once and for all.

Good plan - I ditched the TV over 5 years ago and haven't looked back. The fan I saw was indeed fascinating to watch and did serve to cool the viewer down somewhat as it was pretty hot sitting in front of the fire and the breeze it produced was pleasant.

Paul in Montreal.]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31903#Comment_31903 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=31903#Comment_31903 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:13:39 +0100 Rachel Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38357#Comment_38357 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38357#Comment_38357 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:08:22 +0000 pruw-e Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38362#Comment_38362 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38362#Comment_38362 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:42:42 +0000 John B Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38370#Comment_38370 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38370#Comment_38370 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:42:51 +0000 jamesingram Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38399#Comment_38399 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38399#Comment_38399 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:55:03 +0000 howdytom tom]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38417#Comment_38417 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38417#Comment_38417 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:08:27 +0000 CWatters Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38428#Comment_38428 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=38428#Comment_38428 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:56 +0000 pruw-e Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=69693#Comment_69693 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=69693#Comment_69693 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:24:29 +0000 Cliff Pope Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=69731#Comment_69731 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=69731#Comment_69731 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:16:17 +0000 Martin Jenkins
It whizzes round when the boiler stove is really going well. You can feel the air moving.

It is a fun gadget and talking point. I wouldn't recommend getting it, or something like it, for practical or payback purposes!

We do have ours pointing at the drying rack, as well, in an attempt to justify the expense.]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=69761#Comment_69761 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=69761#Comment_69761 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:26:03 +0000 arnyj Arny]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264776#Comment_264776 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264776#Comment_264776 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:35:26 +0000 rsk1 Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264778#Comment_264778 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264778#Comment_264778 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:19:23 +0000 sam_cat One of these on top of the fire solved that, the intense 'fire' heat (rather than just general warmth) now travels a lot further into the room and isnt quite as intense, better distribution of the heat.

Gets my vote, and if/when I have a wood burner I will be buying one/two.]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264780#Comment_264780 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264780#Comment_264780 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:27:34 +0000 gravelld Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264781#Comment_264781 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264781#Comment_264781 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:52:11 +0000 Charli Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264789#Comment_264789 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264789#Comment_264789 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:39:08 +0000 owlman Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264790#Comment_264790 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264790#Comment_264790 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:39:08 +0000 Kenny_M
The ecofan just had a semiconductor sandwiched between the metal frame and when it heated up electricity was produced and the fan turns. I paid £100 at the time and not sure if it was worth it but they are much cheaper now and there are more variants. I don't think the brand will matter much as its only purpose is to move the air around. A little electric fan plugged into the wall would do the same thing although you obviously couldn't put it too close to the stove, while the ecofan will sit happily on top of it.

If you are sitting close enough to the stove to get the radiant heat from it then there is probably little point, but they can be good for odd shaped rooms, inglenooks, or any situation where you want to try and circulate the warm air. I've heard they are good on long thin canal houseboats to get the heat to the other end.]]> Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264791#Comment_264791 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264791#Comment_264791 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:06:49 +0000 renewablejohn Ecofan - does it actually work? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264796#Comment_264796 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2475&Focus=264796#Comment_264796 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:48:48 +0000 gyrogear
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