If installed on top of an RV, will it allow water to come in through the fan if we are traveling in the rain, or if it is raining while we are parked?
2089829
I bought this unit, installed it in a bead of silicone, and have never had a leak.
2089830
The only way I ever saw any water coming in was when I sprayed a pressure washer essentially directly at it, and then also by slopping an entire bucket of soapy water sideways at it. Otherwise, highway speeds in a heavy down pour did not phase it.
2089831
Looking at the actual object it does not appear that rain will get in. Mine is on a cargo trailer and living in AZ we have not had any rain yet in the 5 months since installing it.
2089832
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.
2089833
Have one on the front deck of a boat, no leaks in heavy rain. Don't know about the traveling issue, but no leaks while hosing the deck.
69563
I installed one over my FanTastic Fan. I feel it might restrict the air flow but probably not as much as other type. Fantastic has come out with a vent cover to use with their fans and that might be worth looking into. The price of their covers has come down. The automatic rain feature still works even when the cover is over it. I got the covers so I could have the fan operate when it was raining out. Some times it will work when raining and sometimes it doesn't.
898460
Plug it in and don't worry at all...use the wall-mount bracket that comes with the fan. Don't leave it out in the rain. That's it. I can tell you; this fan will work very well at making the air too breezy for insects. Use it.
903715
Hi Topgear88, Check with your local inspection department because some say it's ok but I don't reccomend installing it directly above the shower. I would recommend installing the fan just outside the shower. If your trying to remove the humidity, Instead of a switch I would install a adjustable dehumidistat and set arround 45% to 50% then the fan will turn on & shut off automaticly. Also make sure to correctly size the fan so it will remove the humidity. Mark Innovative HVAC Systems, Inc.
1197148
Mine has a vent, rather like a dryer vent on the outside (external) wall. I would think it would protect the fan from rain. It vents into an attached storage shed or "closet" that is stuccoed with a steel door that protects my fan from the elements. I'd be sure it can be used outside or that it's well sheltered.
493913
from what i know about the toilet it would be fine in the rv and the fan is vented outside,with a small fan like the size of one from a laptop computer, the poo department is closed with a handle so it shouldnt suck the moisture in from the shower stall.
1107184
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.
456073
If the straps are around the grill the vent sits under the hood and should not allow water in. It may be a different story if the rain is coming horizontally at the grill.
1481420
This will not close automatically with rain. I have one that does, and it is very noisy, and can close when I do not want it closed, such as a humid day. I would recommend this model instead of the type that close in the rain, I installed Maxx Air vents over all my fantastic fans (in 1996) and they work great. The Maxx air cover protects the vent from cracking due to UV light too! And I can leave it open while driving, or in heavy rain or snow. I have a Olympic Catalytic heater as well, and must leave the roof vent open to run it while dry camping.
392025
In an RV the water installs through the outside wall and rests on the floor with blocks of wood screwed to the floor wedging the water heater so it doesn't move. Only two water lines to hook up and an LP line. It's imperative to install through an outside wall. I don't see why it wouldn't work in a cabin.
201156
Yes, Fantastic does have models of fans that have sensors which will automatically close the vent cover when it starts raining. We did not buy that model for this particular RV.
1898168
It is right up on the vent housing. The nice thing is that you can set it and forget it. The fan will open automatically if it gets too hot and close if it starts to rain.
1674888
No idea. I have been using one in my basement window for years. If the rain starts coming in, out comes the fan.
1916852
I mounted mine under cab it wont take full water contact it needs lil protection from water
1524993
There is no cover on the fan itself so if the rain is blowing hard there is a possibility of rain getting coming through. Been using ours in some bad weather and have not had a big problem.
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.
1911447
It is installed over the normal Rv vent by drilling small holes in the existing vent flange. Than just bolt in place. Worked well in a heavy rain storm.