Bad proof of fire sensor replaced it with a close dryer sensor works but......

[kserr]

I know what you all are going to say why do such a thing, well I didn't feel like ordering and paying for shipping and I wasn't quite sure this was the problem but I guess it was because the #3 light has stopped flashing and the stove has kept running. The problem is that the room fan comes on instantly and never shuts off. I'm thinking it because close dryers sense heat at a lower temperature? Other than that she seems to be running great I just have to unplug the stove to shut the fan off. Its not that cold right now so its not needed to run all day. Will this do harm in the long run or should I just break down and buy the correct one. I think I know what everyone will say but in a pinch a gave someone a quick fix at least

 

[hossthehermit]

I can get you a great deal on a slightly used Magic Heat from my buddy Pook .......

 

[kserr]

I can get you a great deal on a slightly used Magic Heat from my buddy Pook .......

What actually is a Magic Heat? and how much bc I can get the real deal for forty plus shipping which will prob. be around ten i'm guessing.

 

[kramerica72]

I've heard a far dryer sensor is better... j/k...

 

[TheMightyMoe]

If it is a thermistor, then the it works off resistance, so they need to be identically rated.

If it is a off/on thermostat then it should be off at a certain temperature and on at another.

You just need to verify the temperature, and that it is normally open or normally closed identically to the orignal.

Realistically by the right one, if you have to ask. =)

 

[skibumm100]

I just bought (2) White Rogers POF switches from Amazon. One was $8 for a 110 degF fixed and the adjustable one was $12 plus shipping, around another $5. I put it on the stove and it worked great. Mine are N.O. and close on the set temperature.

 

[Arti]

I suspect that the switch that you put in is Normally Closed and Needs to be Normally Open. If this is the case then the stove thinks that there is still fire in the firebox and is trying to cool it off.
If you look at the switch carefully it will have a marking F or L with 3 digits after it If it is F it is Normally Open, If it says L with 3 digits then it is normally closed These markings are likely on your old switch, The 3 digits are the temperature rating within 20 Degrees. Any appliance or heating shop should have one in stock or order one online.