Description – This is a radiator that recovers wasted heat from any pipe with hot air or hot fluid and measures 16in long. We also offer this in Custom Lengths and High Output Options. This also goes by the names of Reclaimer, Heat Exchanger, or Heat Recovery. It is built out of a special alloy that distributes and radiates heat up to 5 times better than radiators made out of steel based alloys. In addition it has almost 90%+ contact area to further increase the heat absorption from the pipe. It measures 16in long and designed to fit 5in or 6in stove pipes. It requires no electricity, has no noisy fan, requires no modification to your pipe, and does not project into the pipe to block flow or reduce efficiencies. Over time this can add up to real savings in money and labor of cutting wood and provide additional warmth on those cold nights. Woodstove, pipe, dustpan, and temperature gauge not included.
Installation – It is shipped flat and you must bend it around your pipe and bolt it together through the bolt holes. Stainless steel bolts are provided. We recommend you first bend it by hand to be a smaller size than your pipe, and then when you fit it on, it will wrap more tightly. It installs in just a few minutes with a screwdriver and a pliers and requires no modification to your existing pipe. When installing you should wear gloves as the edges and corners are sharp.
Compare to Other Types –
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5in / 6in
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Thermal
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Bower
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Thermal
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Pressure
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Estimated
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Restrict
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Conductivity
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Modification
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Electricity
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Noise
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Contact
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Discoloration
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Contact
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Efficiency
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Flow
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Wrap Exchanger
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242
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No
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No
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No
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301 Sq. In
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No
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Yes
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40%
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No
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Radiator Rings
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43
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No
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No
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No
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60 Sq. In
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Yes
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No
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15%
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No
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Box Blowers
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43
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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150 Sq. In
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Yes
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Yes
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30%
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Yes
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When you examine these factors you can see the all the advantages and cost savings of using the Wrap Exchanger system.
Warnings – Hot pipes are inherently dangerous and any installation or modification of your systems are your responsibility to sure it will be safe to your yourself, people around you, and the surrounding property. After installation your system should be carefully monitored to ensure that it works properly and safely. Because it is designed to radiate heat you need greater distances between it and flammable materials. The corners and edges can be sharp and wearing of gloves is highly recommended to prevent injury. Also be careful not to let your face or other body parts rub up against in during installation. In should only be installed over a concrete area or other surface that is non-burnable in case it should be damaged or fall off in some way.
Options:
Size – Most pipe sizes are 5 or 6in. The other most common sizes is 4in or 8in. You can find the diameter by measuring the distance around the outside and dividing by 3.14.
High Output – This option doubles the size of the cooling fins. This is recommended on any size over 24in in length. Higher heat output is achieved because of the higher surface area and because the higher strength provides better seating against the pipe.
Length – You can add length to increase the output of your heat exchanger. Any length over 24in is advisable to choose the high output option (larger fins) because they are stronger and seat against the pipe more evenly. Long lengths 36in and more may benefit from a single hose clamp or twist wire around the center to help it seat against the pipe better.
Anodized – (Not pictured) This increases output and is our highest performing option. The anodized surface provides greatly increased surface area, has thinner fins, and is stronger to seat against the pipe better. The darker color helps increase output.
