Any issues with using this to exhaust a bathroom fan?
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I have not installed it yet, however I see to real problems. I plan to use this only on my bathroom exhaust fan only. I hope this helps
454679
This little dehumidifier is great for dehumidifying damp rooms but I believe this will not work like an exhaust fan for bathrooms. Sorry if this is not what you want to hear but it sounds like you would need someone to install an exhaust fan for your bathroom. Good luck!
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Yes, it works quite well for that. It uses a motor that's not open, and won't cause any problems with the fumes. That's one of the reasons I like it. There isn't a fan on the market for that price that moves more air. To move that much air sometimes you'll probably want to make sure you've got the shop vented to provide intake air so it can move enough of it. Hope that helps you out! Fletch
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Hello K. Neberman Sorry, but this unit is intended for incandescent lighting only. Even thou it is a Channel-N Mosfet device it is not designed to handle motor loads. Most bathroom fans are small in size (&lt;100W) but it may not work properly. I would not be concerned on damaging the unit, but the operation of your fan may not be as desired. Also this unit requires a minimum of 40W to reliably operate. The reason for that is that it does not have a neutral wire so it borrows power from the load that it is controlling. Intermatic also make switches that could handle motor loads, CA3000 and HA18, those ones have mechanical switches internally, so no dimming possible. also expect a click noise when activated ON or OFF. http://www.homesettings.com/products/new%20products/ha18.aspx Hope this helps. Regards,
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This fan puts out a lot of air flow - I use it to vent humidity from my home's basement. For that volume you may want to a "duct booster" fan which has a quarter of the air flow.
315558
yes, you can. two key for this: a. exhaust ducking as big as possible. b. distance can not too long, otherwise exhaust fan will not enough power to push hot air out.
1516470
been doing that for an window fan I have in my small attic. Will probably run a lot more than you think it will though, I am moving mine to a more central recepticle
268094
i recommend contacting the vendor. Like the others, mine does not squeak and is quiet in general - as far as bathroom fans go.
320704
The specification states that it will control up to a 3 Amp fan. Check the amperage of the fan motors and add them, if the total is under 3 amps you should be OK. Most bathroom fans are well under one amp so it should run 2 or 3 without an issue.
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yeah, that would be extremely annoying :) I have mine running a PC case fan that blows on it while its on, then the built-in fan never runs, and PC fan is MUCHO quieter.
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I think it depends on where and how the fumes are created and what they occupy. If you are thinking of using it for an exhaust fan in a spray booth this will not work. If you are looking more at venting a cabinet or small sealed area that you want a negative pressure environment then this would do that. This is a low volume type fan so it is really designed to create and maintain a negative pressure in a relatively small area. Hope that helps.
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Maybe consider a .5 sone bath fan http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R2LE4G/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=hi
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It is not made to run continuously in my opinion. That's why I have had to purchase this one. It is made just to run as an exhaust fan for a bathroom.
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Sorry, but don't know. I've not noticed any problem with it's use & there is usually enough make up air coming in around doors, windows & other bathroom vents not in use. It's a great vent and does a great job. Hope this helps some.
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It might work, but the overall power is so weak, I wonder if it will be sufficient for a bathroom of any size, especially if the exhaust piper is long.
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Oh, and do a push pull configuration with that hearsink and youll never have issues. I also recommend arctic silver thermal paste(one fan pushing over the heatsink, and one fan pulling and exhausting. Both fans will blow the same way)
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This is not a "bathroom" fan or a kitchen exhaust fan...both of which are designed for high moisture. But the humidity you describe is probably not nearly enough to cause problems. If the fan does fail prematurely, it's certainly cheap enough to replace after 4 or 5 years. Remove the intake cover and clean it regularly to extend the life and monitor for corrosion. If you see rust, clean the rust and paint the frame and blades to extend the life.