Hello Jim, these type fans used to be a bit pricey but as China became involved, the price is now quite good. I purchased a china made unit 2 years ago, and was a bit concerned, but after 2 Michigan winters of hard burning it has held up well.
The one you ordered looks a bit larger than mine, and that is good. Mine does not move a great deal of air BUT you can feel the difference! The constant air flow mixes the air so the rest of the house feels warmer rather than have to go stand by the woodburner to get warm.
Mine fan did come with a rather clever safety device, in the base is a long thin bi-metal strip, if you have a Really hot fire going, the bi-metal will curve and slightly lift one side of the base off the stove so the unit does not overheat.....its a pretty hot temp but I can hit it on a cold day.
My fan blades are not real efficient, I have often thought of putting a model aircraft prop on mine but as those are plastic or wood, it would not take the heat.
Thought I would snap a photo of mine($41 on amazon) but yours looks better.
Sorry about all the dust, it does look better right after I clean it
Side note: there are 2 other odd things on my woodburner! The cast iron pot has a hunting dog on a grassy hill with campfire, it is a humidity steamer, you add water and the campfire "smokes"
The brass thing I picked up at a cuckoo clock store, it is a candle spinner. After powering it (1) time, it made such a wax/soot mess...I cleaned and put on the woodburner....the angels fly in a circle and the little brass hanging rods Hit 2 bells and it makes a soft tinkling sound....I have learned to judge when the woodburner needs fuel by the speed of the angels and fan!
Hope you enjoy your new stove fan!
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