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.
64 of 64 would recommend this product to a friend.
Product Reviews
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Magic from Magic Heat,
March 9, 2007
By LL123from 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."
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Professional
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Got Heat?,
March 7, 2007
By UpNorthfrom 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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Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Magic Heat--Best idea since swamp coolers!,
November 16, 2006
By Danielfrom 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.
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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Home Handyman
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
magic heat reclaimer,
August 19, 2008
By beemanfrom upstate ny
"I bought this to put on my coal stove and it works great,it was noticeable how much less coal I was using a day,It also helped with moving air around the downstairs eliminating cold spots."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Reclaimer -Fantastic,
August 18, 2008
By cliff445from Burnsville, NC
"We have throughly enjoyed our Magic Heat Reclaimer! We've had it now for 2 years and would not ever be without one again. It keeps the basement nice & warm with all the heat that otherwise would go up the chimney. Consequently it keeps the upper floor comfortable warm also. We kept our house propane heater at a much lower setting than in the years previously meaning a big savings in propane! Get one! They are wonderful!"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Magic Heat,
July 30, 2008
By Richard3from MA
"I recently purchased and installed Model MH-6-R with crimp on bottom. Not knowinrg that a Model MH-6 with crimp on top is available fom the manufacturer. This model is not shown by Northern Tool. This oversite requred much extra work to install. I am satisfied with the unit's performance having owned a similar product for fifteen years."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Good Heat,
April 22, 2008
By Tomarshallfrom Purvis, MS.
"This Reclaimer puts out alot of heat without it I don't think I would have been satisfied with my Mountaineer wood stove"
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Beginner
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Heats 18,000 cu. foot woodshop.,
April 21, 2008
By PaulHfrom Evanville, IN
"I bought the Magic Heat Reclaimer several years ago. It was one of those "well I guess I will try it" purchases. It has exceded all my expectations! I have an 1,800 square foot woodworking shop with ten foot ceiling. My hanging gas heater was eating me up with fuel costs. The woodburner helped but the gas heater continued to cycle on. With the reclaimer, even with the temperature in the teens the gas heater stays off and the shop temp actually rises. I have heartily recommended this product to my friends."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Professional
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
COZY FULL NIGHT SLEEP,
April 21, 2008
By ROYZfrom STODDARD NH
"FANTASTIC PRODUCT..MOVES THE HEAT FROM MY WOODSTOVE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE HOUSE..SAVES ELECTRICITY BY SHUTTING DOWN AT 110 DEGREES..MY WOOD CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN CUT BY 1/3!! NO MORE GETTING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BECAUSE THE FIRE WENT LOW, I CAN RUN AT A LOWER RATE AND FINALLY REACH THE 10 HOUR BURN TIME MY STOVE MAKER PROMISED..FAN IS A LITTLE ON THE LOUD SIDE BUT KNOW BIG DEAL..EASY INSTAL..ITS NOT OFTEN I'M THIS HAPPY WITH ANY PRODUCT ..BUT MAGIC HEAT LIVES UP TO THEIR CLAIMS..I WOULD, AND HAVE RECOMENDED THIS PRODUCT TO FRIENDS AND TOTAL STRANGERS AT THE LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE.."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Really squeezes more heat out!,
April 21, 2008
By Wizzerfrom Huntington, MA
"We definitely felt a difference in the temperature in the house after we installed this. It was an easy installation and runs fairly quiet. When squeezing out the most for your buck this is a definite asset."
What is your level of technical expertise?:
Home Handyman
