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Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
Installs into flue of your wood, oil or coal furnace or heater (except Item# 172781 which is only for use with gas stoves). Magic Heat™ Reclaimer consists of 10 heat-exchanger tubes and a thermostatically controlled fan to blow warmed air into the room. Turns on at 150° and off at 110°F. 115 Volts. Produces 225 CFM and 8000 to 30,000 BTU. Peak performance is maintained by the use of Flue Stove Pipe cleaner (our Item# 172801). 18 1/4in.H x 10 5/8in.W x 14 1/4in.D. Please measure flue before ordering. U.S.A. Fits Flue Size: 6in. For vertical mounting only. Type Furnace: Oil, Wood, or Coal 120 V Blower Fan has 6 ft. cord, 3 prong plug Note: Allow 18in. clearance between stove and heat reclaimer Crimp on the bottom
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91 of 92(99%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic from Magic Heat,
March 9, 2007
By LL123
from Bristol, RI.
"I started using the Magic Heat which I purchased from Northern some time ago on my wood stove at home. I found it to be a good reliable device which allowed me to recover heat that otherwise would have gone up the chimney.
Since that time I have recommended the unit to several other friends who had observed mine in operation. Their purchases resulted in savings and greater comfort for them as well.
All in all the Magic Heat has been a device which has proved over time to be a very good investment which I would highly recommend to anyone trying to maximize their heating efficiency."
Since that time I have recommended the unit to several other friends who had observed mine in operation. Their purchases resulted in savings and greater comfort for them as well.
All in all the Magic Heat has been a device which has proved over time to be a very good investment which I would highly recommend to anyone trying to maximize their heating efficiency."
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Review 2 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Got Heat?,
March 7, 2007
By UpNorth
from Northern NH
"Recently I purchased the Magic Heat Reclaimer and added it to the operation of my wood stove. Prior to adding the Magic Heat Recaimer My wood stove would perform to a lower than average heat output. Constantly having to stoke the wood stove, allowing the wood to burn at faster and hotter temps in order to get more heat from it. Then I installed the Magic Heat Reclaimer! Now my wood stove has become vitually the primary heating source for my home. I am able to run the stove with a longer & lower burn, recapturing the heat that would normally be lost. This has added many BTU to the stove. The Magic Reclaimer is the best money I ever spend!!!"
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Review 3 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic Heat--Best idea since swamp coolers!,
November 16, 2006
By Daniel
from Pine, CO
"Wonderful product. Easy to install, but poor support from manufacturer.
Once installed, I was AMAZED at how well this thing works. I am re-couping a great deal of lost heat and at the same time, the fan forces that heat out into the room, etc. I find I am using 75% less wood as I do not need to keep the stove blazing hot to radiate--Magic heat does this. Once at temp. a relatively small burn will keep the tubes plenty hot. As a result, I do not have a "hot spot" in the room where the stove is--the room heats up evenly and then seems to stay relatively stable. The Magic Heat fan itself turns on and off based on on preset tube temperature, though one can turn the fan on manually--say for Summer cooling use, or whatever.
Once installed, I was AMAZED at how well this thing works. I am re-couping a great deal of lost heat and at the same time, the fan forces that heat out into the room, etc. I find I am using 75% less wood as I do not need to keep the stove blazing hot to radiate--Magic heat does this. Once at temp. a relatively small burn will keep the tubes plenty hot. As a result, I do not have a "hot spot" in the room where the stove is--the room heats up evenly and then seems to stay relatively stable. The Magic Heat fan itself turns on and off based on on preset tube temperature, though one can turn the fan on manually--say for Summer cooling use, or whatever.
Only recommendation I would make is to plug Magic Heat into an outlet controlled by a light dimmer. I did this by making a box with a pig-tale which plugs into the wall. In the box is a dimmer and a plug. This is important to me as the Magic Heat fan is MORE than adequate. I find that it is more comfortable and less noisy (~~75% of fan noise is created in the last ~~10% of top fan speed with any fan) to turn the fan down to about 60% of its capability. This is a modification which the manufacturer suggested, so if its done safely, its kosher. If making one of these is not in your game plan, and you want one, write me and I will make one up and sell it to you.
The product seems to be made well and is easy enough to clean--looks like it belongs, does not take up much space and has powered our heating bill substantially. The fact that I am using MUCH less wood, is a big plus for my back. Since the unit is completely sealed, ALL smoke goes up the pipe and none escapes into the house. About the only requirement which is not explicitly stated in their advertising is that, for best performance, the unit should be mounted no less than 12" off of the stove.
I do not work for these folks, I just happen to live in the CO mountains, where it gets cold. I REALLY like it when I can order a product and it works better than expectation. For me, that is a rarity, and it is for this reason that I so highly recommend this unit. Why waste heat when a fan is SO cheap to run?!?
Dan"
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Review 4 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic Heat,
November 2, 2009
By gjohnson
from Dayton, Ohio
"This really does work very well, it takes heat that you would otherwise lose up the flue and puts it into the house. I'm struggling to keep the house from getting too warm as I get used to using this incredible money saver."
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Review 5 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Buyer Beware,
November 2, 2009
By dfegs
from Annapolis, MD
"Installation of this product restricted draft significantly. Carbon Monoxide detector routinely activated any time the woodstove was not fully opened and running hot. The number of times we "opened the doors" could not be counted. We definately burned wood faster keeping the draft up. Produced lots of heat but not worth the headaches. Removed after 1 season."
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Review 6 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magis Heat,
November 2, 2009
By snocrazy
from Carbondale Colorado
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"Great product! Can't believe I waited this long to give this thing a try...............I love it....especially how soon after starting a fire it's producing heat before the whole stove heats up. I have a 30' x 40' great room where it's being used. Looks like it's going to save me a ton a wood and keep things much warmer."
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Review 7 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic Heat Model# MH-6-R,
November 2, 2009
By Fredathome
from Michigan
"I have used this heat reclaimer in my basement on a wood burning stove for two seasons already and it
really pumps out the heat. The basement is noticeably warmer when it is turned on. It is easily maintained with
its plunger rod. I leave it on all the time as it automatically cycles on and off with the heat. | highly recommend it."
really pumps out the heat. The basement is noticeably warmer when it is turned on. It is easily maintained with
its plunger rod. I leave it on all the time as it automatically cycles on and off with the heat. | highly recommend it."
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Review 8 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Heat Reclaimer- Awesome Investment,
November 2, 2009
By MarineSniper
from Connecticut
"Attached my Magic Heat Reclaimer to my coal/wood stove in my very cold, drafty garage. What a difference!!! The unit works incredible, and essentially makes me able to work all day and night without heavy clothing or jackets. Probably one of the best things I ever purchased due to it's reliability and ease of install."
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Review 9 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Good Product,But how?,
October 27, 2009
By sodaklion
from Lakewood,CO
"I purchased this product and I am very impressed. I use wood to heat my house, and before I always had a cold kitchen and bedroom now with this it keeps all the rooms warm. I also use less wood. This is my first season and my only question is how to clean out the unit without taking it all apart. A very good product.
Sodaklion, Lakewood,CO."
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Review 10 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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It Rocks,
October 26, 2009
By Jimmyquick7777
from Pasadena, Maryland
"Just got the reclaimer connected and fired the wood stove up. As the unit reached the set temperature, she started blowing heated air into the room which amazed my wife and I. I couldn't believe the amount of heat we were losing up the stack which now fills our living room. If you burn wood, it's a no brainer. Getting a second one for our cabin in W. Virginia. You can't go wrong. A little loud (fan), but can deal with that for the amount of heat this baby puts out."
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Review 11 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Works great on Hi Efficiency Oil Burner,
October 11, 2009
By RICKEY1
from Wilton, CT
"Added Magic Heat last year to our Hi Efficiency Utica StarFire III boiler. My basement is now much warmer and drier. With the indirect water heater the boiler fires briefly in the warmer months and this heater has reduced the need for dehumidifiers.
NOTE THAT THE UNIT IS QUITE TALL AND MOST OIL BOILERS DON'T HAVE ENOUGH INTERNAL FLUE LENGTH TO MAKE A PAIN FREE INSTALLATION. I had to put a new flue pipe into the masonry chimney about four feet up. It was worth the work."
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Review 12 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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very good,
July 23, 2009
By mase
from NY
"i installed the majoc heat, which was pretty easy for a novice.
i started up a fire and it worked beautifully. i used to have the potbelly stove cranking red hot to heat up the basement and part of the first floor. (i even tried putting fans to have the stove heat up more of the house) the majic heat does that for me. i burn a lot less wood (about 1 cord less) and at a lower temp.
i love that the fan goes on and off by the thermastat.
i have roccomended it to other people and found that it is more popular than i ever thought.
mase from NY"
i started up a fire and it worked beautifully. i used to have the potbelly stove cranking red hot to heat up the basement and part of the first floor. (i even tried putting fans to have the stove heat up more of the house) the majic heat does that for me. i burn a lot less wood (about 1 cord less) and at a lower temp.
i love that the fan goes on and off by the thermastat.
i have roccomended it to other people and found that it is more popular than i ever thought.
mase from NY"
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Review 13 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Not completely satisfied,
March 23, 2009
By JayTeeWNY
from Western New York
"The Magic heat works great except.... thermostatically the fan is always on. Sometimes my wife needs absolute quietness and we no longer have the option of operating the stove quietly. When the flue temp gets up to operating temp, the fan kicks on. The only way to silence the appliance is to disassemble the unit and remove the fan and wiring. I have tried wiring a dimmer switch through an extension cord but the fan operates eradically. Once the dimmer is turned down (even slightly), the fan surges. Personally I am impressed with the additional heat we are getting from our stove. I even rotated the unit 90 degrees to blow heat into an adjacent room that usually isn't directly in line with the front fan vents on the stove itself. I think this unit will help imensly next winter when we get into the 0 and below weather here in the snowbelt of western New York."
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Review 14 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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3 years and going strong,
March 23, 2009
By aierlande
from Iantha, MO
"I bought a MagicHeat heat reclaimer from Northern Tool 3 years ago. Its been through its third winter now and is still going strong. Its worth twice what you have to pay for it."
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Review 15 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic heat reclaimer,
March 17, 2009
By cactusrancher
from Snowflake , Arizona
"My husband and I could not be happier with our Magic heat reclaimer. We use a lot less wood as we only have to build a small fire.The heat reclaimer has already paid for itself.It is one of the best products we ever purchased. The automatic fan keeps our whole house warm. not just one room.We would recommend this product to anyone with a woodstove."
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Review 16 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic Heat Reckaimer,
March 16, 2009
By smileyman28
from East Haven, CT.
"I'm going to keep this short and sweet, no need for a "Detailed Review". I'd recomend this product to anyone with a cold cellar, my Magic Heat Reclaimer raised the temperature of my basement 10 degrees, I can finally work down there in a tee shirt."
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Review 17 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic Heat Reclaimer,
March 16, 2009
By CopleyOhio
from Copley, Ohio
"Easy installation with great results. Saves money on heating bill and creates a warm cozy environment throughout your home."
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Review 18 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Magic Heat Reclaimer Model # MH-6-R,
March 16, 2009
By Jsm1821
from East Lansing, MI
"This ingenious unit combine common sense with practicality. The unit fits above your stove, where the air tubes are heated from the stove exhaust and a fan circulates room air through the air tubes.
With a quick check of the installation instructions you will find the Magic Heat Reclaimer is easy to install. No special tools were required.
The product would be improved if a stack thermometer was included and optimal stack heat identified. This would insure less soot deposit on the air tubes and better heating. Another minor improvement would be to provide an adjustable fan switch to control air flow.
Overall, the heat reclaimed far outweighs the cost of the Magic Heat Reclaimer."
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Review 19 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Great device,
March 13, 2009
By Scooot
from North West NJ
"As mentioned by others, this is a great product. I feel it is priced very well because of its construction, its thermost controlled fan and its ease of installation. I did put a dimmer on it as mentioned by another person. It does quiet it down. It is amazing to feel the heat come out that would normally be wasted up the chimney. I do wonder if you could install one above the other, but that would make cleaning difficult without pulling it all back apart. FYI, some people have said the crimped end should be on top, but as I have been told, you want the crimps down so the build up will go into the stove and not on the outside of the pipe - crimp down is the correct way to run the piping."
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Review 20 for Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 6 in., Model# MH-6-R
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Great Heat,
December 23, 2008
By HeatReclaimer
from Graham, North Carolina
"I purchased the heat reclaimer in the beginning of the winter in 2008, Works great without a blower on the stove, and even better with a blower on the stove. Have had some pretty cold nights in NC in the 20's, without it the stove will heat to around 65, with it will heat upwards of 75. It is amazing what only 100 CFM will do and also the heat that is wasted going out the chimney. With the thremostat on you can start your fire and live it alone and when the temp. raises in the chimney it will auto. come on. Great Product for the $$$$.
I heat a 24x40 shop 960 Heated Square Feet."
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