Jotul C450 insulated blower cord wrap? Temp at blower motor?

[black_sab]

Looks like my "new to me" Jotul is missing the power wiring for the blower, and the blower cages are REALLY tough to spin.

Anyone out there have a recommendation for some high temp power cord wrap or tubing so that I can make my own cabling?

This stuff here says 500F continuous...
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Heat-Sh...1425116&sr=8-1&keywords=high+temp+wire+sleeve

Is it safe to assume the max temp outside/near the case is going to be < 500F?

 

[DAKSY]

You should be ok with that encasing you power cord. it gets hot down there, but not THAT hot.

 

[begreen]

It's possible that the motor bearings are almost frozen, probably due to lack of lubrication. The blower cage should spin freely. Lubricating the motor may take disassembly or drilling in new oil ports if there are none. If that is not possible then the motor will need to be replaced.

 

[black_sab]

Thanks, I figured the motor was toast so I ordered one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUJUIM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
I may try and use PWM controller to dial in the rpms as I've read that 3200 rpms is really loud.

Tough to swallow the 350 bucks for the 2 speed version from jotul.
I'll most likely try to find a used 2 speed Fasco motor and refurb the old unit when I have time for a backup.