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Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 8 in., Model# MH-8-R

Item# 17279
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Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 8 in., Model# MH-8-R

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Magic Heat™ Reclaimer for Wood, Oil or Coal Stove — 8 in., Model# MH-8-R

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  • Can not be used horizontally
  • Blower fan has 6ft, 3 prong plug
  • Allow 18in. clearance between stove and heat reclaimer
  • Crimp on the bottom

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Product Summary

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). 10 5/8in. W x 14 1/4in.D x 18 1/4in.H. Please measure flue before ordering. U.S.A.

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Features + Benefits

  • Can not be used horizontally
  • Blower fan has 6ft, 3 prong plug
  • Allow 18in. clearance between stove and heat reclaimer
  • Crimp on the bottom

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

17279

Brand

Magic Heat

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

Ship Weight

26.0 LB

Included (qty.)

1
AttributeSpecification

Compatible With

Wood, Oil or Coal Stoves

Height

18.25 in

CFM

225 cfm

Volts

115

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

10.625 W x 14.25 D x 18.25 H in

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  1. Will I be able to clean stovepipe with this installed?

    Does this device interfere with the inside diameter of the stove pipe? In other words, will I still be able to use my stove pipe brush (same diameter as inside stove pipe) all the way from the top down to the stove? Or do the heat reclaimers reduce the inside diameter of my stove pipe to the parallel spaces between heat collectors, without a means of cleaning the soot that builds up there?

    1. you have to remove it to clean your stove pipe but this is simple ...two screws. I do it every year and i'm a 50+ women.. by no means a builder or handi-man

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    2. The unit has a built in cleaner for scraping the tubes. You can actually clean the stove pipe from above without removing the unit but you must work carefully so as not to damage the tubes.

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    3. The heat reclaimer will need to be removed when cleaning the stove pipe due to the exchanger tubes in the reclaimer.

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  2. does this effect drafting

    i will be using this in a modern mid efficiency wood stove, will this in any way effect the drafting pressures or change the way the chimney functions causing smoke to enter the room

    1. No

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    2. The Magic Heat Reclaimer, when properly installed, will not affect drafting of a properly installed stove. Always check with local codes and ordinances to be sure you are in compliance.

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  3. 6" flue vs 8" flue

    I measured my pipe diameter on the boiler and it measured 7", would I use a 6" or 8" Magic Heat Reclaimer? or am I out of luck and can not use either unless having to customize an adapter fitting.

    1. You will have to use an 8" with a 8"x7" reducer on the top and bottom of the heat reclaimer. If you can't find 8"x7" reducers they could be custom made in a shop. Using a 6" heat reclaimer would reduce the normal draft.

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    2. The Magic Heat Reclaimer for wood, oil, or coal stove comes in two flue sizes only. The six inch model and the 8 inch model. A seven inch flue would not fit with either unit.

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  4. does the damper on a wood stove have to be below or above the heat exchanger

    1. The damper should be below the heat exchainger.

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    2. The damper should be installed below the Magic Heat reclaimer.

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  5. I have a free standing coal stove (manually fed)..I want to direct some heat into the adjacent room..is this product what I'm looking for to do this?

    The coal stove is placed between two rooms, but the room with the vaulted ceiling (obviously) doesn't feel as warm as the other room..my only other idea is to put a floor fan near the stove to help move more warm air into the room. Thanks for any help!

    1. Heat rises, so most of the heat may be rising to the ceiling, in the room with the vaulted ceiling, so it feels colder at the lower level. Put a ceiling fan in the vaulted ceiling room to circulate the heat to a lower level.

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    2. The Magic Heat Reclaimer for wood, oil, or coal stoves is designed to recapture heat which is otherwise lost through the flue pipe. The unit fits on the flue pipe and blows warm air into the room. This might indeed help heat the second room with the vaulted ceiling but just how much it will help can only be verified through actually installing the unit and testing. Your idea of using a floor fan near the stove to help move more warm air into the second room could help also.

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  6. To install this reclaimer, is the flue simply cut, and a section taken out and replaced with the unit?

    Would also like to know if single wall, or double wall flue pipe makes a difference?

    1. It is not recommended that you simply cut the pipe and remove the section. The reclaimer needs at least 18" of clearance from the stove and added to the existing or new pipe.

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    2. i have a dbl wall flue pipe cause it runs 20' next to stair well and keeping the heat off the wood and where the kids could touch it was a concern.

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  7. If the stove is on the main floor can the Magic Heat be installed on the second floor

    1. heat is what makes this product work so i guess the question would be how much heat are you loosing up your stove pipe. I would guess yes it may take a little while to start cause it has to reach temp but i say once it reaches temp you should be ok. it does not effect the flow up your pipe. Just reclaims the lost heat.

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    2. For proper function, you want to install the reclaimer 18" from the stove.

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  8. Can I use a single wall adapter to Double wall pipe

    Can I use a single wall adapter pipe to go from my double wall 6" pipe to the 8" Magic Heat Reclaimer?

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    1. If you are going from a 6 inch pipe to an 8 inch adapter to the heat reclaimer then back to the 6 inch pipe that configuration will work with this unit, although the Magic Heat Reclaimer is designed for single wall pipe.

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  9. Can the Magic Heat Reclaimer be used on a waste oil heater?

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    1. The Magic Heat Reclaimer can not be used on a waste oil heater. They are only for wood, oil, coal, or gas heaters.

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  10. what size do I need for an 8.5" diameter pipe

    I measured the flue pipe diameter and it is about 8.5" in diameter, what size of Magic Heat Reclaimer will I need?

    What would be the best way (ex. tool) to cut the flue pipe?

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    1. The best way to cut flue pipe is with a compound miter saw. At Northern we only sell Magic Heat Reclaimers that fit 6" or 8" diameter pipes.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

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