Fireplace fan

Step 12 Insert into fireplace

Position the fan near the back of the fireplace and plug it in.

Comments

[bobinette]

how safe is it to use phone jack to connect the ac/dc transformer to the fan?

[KT Gadget]

 Thats what i thought too when i used 2 12v PC fans (with 1 A running) but it actually works well. The only concern is the plastic melting and the 2 contacts making connection, hence a short circuit, due to the heat of the fire. For a safer channel, run a chute (or square tube) made of metal to the back and then have it point to where you want the heat.

[hybridracers]

Great tutorial, very cleanly done (unlike some builds on here) and well thought out. Im impressed as I have actually built one of these (8 fans wide) for my wood burning fireplace that was hugely innefective at warming the entire house. Airmovement is critical if you want anything more than a body magnet like most fireplaces are. Good job!