Will it allow water to come in through the fan if it is raining and I meen Florida weather raining.....
316775
Hi - The solar attic fan will not leak. It comes with flashing etc to prevent leaking in the harshest weather. Its critical that the installer is a professional and knows how to mount and properly use the flashing, caulking etc to prevent leaks.
316776
We have some pretty wild rains here and have not experienced that. Love the fan. It would be perfect for the Florida heat.
316777
We have had no leaks that we can see despite rain and several feet of accumulating snow this winter that has since melted here in New Jersey. We have had the fan in place for about 7-8 months to date.
316778
No. Not here in central Texas. I got 2 fans and they perform very well. I recommend this product.
316779
The Natural Light roof mounted solar attic fans are approved for use in hurricane prone areas with wind driven rain.
39146
You need to double check to make sure you installed it properly. If you installed it hanging at and angle instead of level, rain water could drizzle inside. Water will also get inside if you forgot to mount it right-side-up after you've finished programming it.I normally just seal around the edges with a bead of silicone to prevent any water / insects from getting inside.You could try that and see if it helps.Cheers, Maurice
1457875
Yes, but mk sure it's held tightly. It may let a slight ant of water in. I used an air suction/circulator I bought on amazon to help with that.
219193
You'd have to read the description of item to find out. I don't take the chance. I remove all fans from windows when it starts to rain.
976621
no --if it rains much the bottom of the door will have water standing in it. i have had to return several because it causes the switch to not come back on.
253808
yes, rain (more than a mist or sprinkle) will come through. It is not waterproof like a tarp.
948554
I wouldn't drip water on it, that might damage it. Just a thought but you could put a tray of ice right behind the fan so when the fan draws air it will draw cool air created by the ice. Hope this helps.
497107
No. The canopy material is porous and will allow water to come through. In the rain I don't notice hardly any water coming through as the material sags some towards the middle. I was however surprised as to how gracefully the canopy handles the wind. Good Luck
553504
I would not think so. The unit is well built and fairly robust, but it has openings for the enclosure vent fan and panel slides. I would not use mine in a rain event.
219194
The motors in window fans are rain-resistant, and may safely remain in your window when it's raining. We do suggest removal from the window with heavy storm activity as wind driven rain can blow into the electrical areas of the fan.
1524994
Ahh I know it will tolerate some rain, but it's not water proof. If you have it set to intake, it will suck a little bit of the rain in, but be ok.
1940504
As with the previous, I believe that as long as the area is dry and the fan won't get wet, I see no reason that it would not work. I can tell you this, this fan works great in my living room. Very quiet, and it blows an ample amount of air.
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Depends on where you live.We live in Pittsburgh where it is pretty humid. It still works, but it needs an intake, so you have to have a window or something open. You can adjust the waterflow with a knob.More humidity=lower waterflow so you do not increase humidity of room. We put a dehumidifier behind it near the intake too sometimes. The fan is powerful, the machine itself is lightweight and on wheels.
459971
VI don't think the fan was designed for that use, however it is designed to move air that is in the drain tile or other damp areas. There is a adaptor that has a drain installed on it to go above the unit it take care of moisture for rainwater or??
2168904
My mother has one in a screened in porch and has had no problems. I think it will function fine as long as rain cannot blow in on it. Normally due to the height of the fan, rain cannot get to it and cause an electrical problem. I would not hesitate to install one in a screened in porch.
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I've been in several heavy rains and never had any leaking or water enter the van through the fan. If mounted sideways (or if the rain was sideways enough) some might make it in, but I doubt it would be enough to even collect in a drip pan. So yes, safe in rain, from my personal experience. Nicely water tight.
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I certainly wouldn't want a fan such as this outside in rain just like most electrical appliances. I don't even see certification for use outside be it under covered conditions like patio even. I have use one for inside protected garage tho and its much hard on them. Nickel coating isn't like stainless or hard chrome for that usage.