A draft inducer adapted to be secured to flues or the like to improve draft conditions therein. The inducer includes a tubular element to be secured to a flue and a gas directing housing located above the tube and in fluid communication therewith for directing gases radially outwardly of the tube at a high velocity. To assist in inducing the draft, a motor is located above the gas directing housing and includes a shaft extending into the tube and mounting a fan blade. Insulation is provided between the gas directing housing and the motor and a motor housing structured to insure excellent cooling of the motor is also included.

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