recs on how to place these in a standard 2 car gar. to keep bugs/fumes out and get a cool breeze? do i need 2 or 3? place them center ceiling? near the back wall pointed out?
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I have one in the corner facing out. Does a great job puts out a lot of air
997199
Probably just need 2. We have 1 in a 20×20 patio and it is VERY powerful at full speed.
997200
2 would be fine. Lots of power here. Back wall pointed out. I have 8 of these and they are THE Best you'll find anywhere. All are over 5 years old. I use them everyday. Not a problem....ever.
997201
It moves a lot of air from the driver side front corner of my garage. Two would deff do the trick. One is fine for me but I am not too concerned with bugs
1696712
NO trick - I had the exact same problem. After I worked with them for a while, I gave up and sent them back to Amazon for a refund...then bought the exact same ventshades but with the external attachment. They were simple to install, look great and work perfectly!
578138
I installed mine on the inside of my custom hearse so what I did was go to the store and buy a package of clips that hold wire to a wall . 3M makes them the are by the hanger that you use the 2 way tape on that doesn't hurt the walls. I've had my in the back of my hearse and they still work great. then for me I ran a 12 volt 4 opening cigarette lighter and plug it into one opening, this gave me 3 other 12 volt sources in the back. I also used the rolls of led lights that have over 100 light for about $10 they work great to I have them in red and blue. hope this helps alittle
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They don't hook together. There is a channel and they slide together back and forth. I taped mine together. I suppose you can tape additional one to make a longer vent. The key for me was taping them together. If you don't, they won't stay in place. I also taped it down to the floor.
363999
Hey I bought these lights for the fire dept. depending on your state laws and regulations you can either put them in the front of your dash and either tape them in or glue them I'd recommend tape because the sun will eventually decompose the adhesive structure I actually did that but I bent it into the top part of the windshield frame and two in the back window of my pickup. If you have any questions you can email me I set them up multiple ways Zack Zdfowler12@yahoo.com
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I believe it is best to mount on wall and high to make sure dangerous air isn't hugging ceiling. You know, how smoke is high and they tell you to crawl down low where air isn't so bad. I have mine installed in bedroom by door because if you sleeping you need to know something is wrong. Be safe!
295446
Follow manufacturer's directions. I live in a 1600 SF, 2 bedroom, 2 bath house. I bought three units because they were offering a package deal (otherwise I would have purchased only one for the master BR), and put one in master BR, one in second BR, and one in living area. Putting one where you sleep is most critical, especially if you have gas heat (we do).
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I installed mine through a single wall (1" thick wood). It has a metal diverter that changes the outflow from outward to downward and the diverter also has a flap in it to keep outside air from coming in, but since the "outside" for me was protected from weather, and I wanted outside air to come in even when the fan was not in use, I didnʻt use the diverter. I just mounted the fan in the wall (after making an 8 inch or so hole in the wall). To keep bugs, etc outside I built a square frame around the outside hole with 2x4 wood, and made a small window screen covering for it. Worked out well. The fan is so quiet I have to look at it to see if its on. I installed mine through a single wall (1" thick wood). It has a metal diverter that changes the outflow from outward to downward and the diverter also has a flap in it to keep outside air from coming in, but since the "outside" for me was protected from weather, and I wanted outside air to come in even when the fan was not in use, I didnʻt use the diverter. I just mounted the fan in the wall (after making an 8 inch or so hole in the wall). To keep bugs, etc outside I built a square frame around the outside hole with 2x4 wood, and made a small window screen covering for... » Read More I installed mine through a single wall (1" thick wood). It has a metal diverter that changes the outflow from outward to downward and the diverter also has a flap in it to keep outside air from coming in, but since the "outside" for me was protected from weather, and I wanted outside air to come in even when the fan was not in use, I didnʻt use the diverter. I just mounted the fan in the wall (after making an 8 inch or so hole in the wall). To keep bugs, etc outside I built a square frame around the outside hole with 2x4 wood, and made a small window screen covering for it. Worked out well. The fan is so quiet I have to look at it to see if its on. « Show Less
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It depends on the humidity you're at, and the humidity you're trying to get. I have a 2100 square foot house with high ceilings, and it makes a difference, but I'm also only doing like a 35% humidity in the winter... and I'm not really sure I ever get to 35% humidity, I just know it's definitely doing work.I would really recommend something bigger, as your house heater would likely allow for something bigger anyway. However, having one or two of these installed isn't a waste of time.
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ive gotten one (actually 2 but have only installed 1) and was worried too but I have no problem with mine. It has lasted through a move where it had to be removed and reinstalled at the new place. only thing I would suggest is that if you do remove it and reinstall it make sure that the air tube isn't twisted
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The more air flow the better! I have my 2 in a custom box for my Dodge Ram and i had to drill 2 holes and put pvc pipe in for more flow. Works really well :)
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I have two, one for each back window, actually two for each car. I also bought two portable fans that hang up on my side hooks, that way if is over 75 degrees outside, I am assured that there is enough air circulating in the car, I crack the front windows an inch. And I put one fan blowing in and one fan turned to exhaust the air. I do not have the kind of locks that a hanger can open by slipping it into the window, so that makes a difference too. I use it when we travel with my dog, and never leave him any longer then it takes to eat a meal. Cars heat up and we always find shade to park in. The pet gate is a wonderful invention, I found one years ago and used it in cool weather, when I started traveling more, is when I bought the rest and I do use them a lot. They fit in the door pocket or behind seat in map pocket, so they are out of the way when not in use. Hope this helps answer Patricia's question.
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Best to use a piece of duct to connect them using some clamps or zip ties i find canister to heavy to directly bolt on to the fan and the ducting quiets it down some and you can also move the canister if necessary.
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.
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Each has 4 elements, my husband's grandma has one with 6 and it puts out more heat that the two we have. These say they are for a medium to larage room but if you want it to stay around 66 to 68 they work great. I don't have vaulted ceilings but a very open floor plan and I wished I would have got the ones with 6 elements. Hope this helps. :)
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I have mine on the wall in a similar insulated oversize double garage/shop. I use it in conjunction with a ceiling dust filter to circulate the air. It was 32 or so yesterday and it warmed the shop to about 60+ in a couple of hours. I think good circulation helps since I have a 10 foot ceiling. My filter instructions for good circulation suggest installation on one side blowing to force the air around in a circle.
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It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, and will not respond a fast as it would in front of the Radiator. Good luck. It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the... » Read More It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, and will not respond a fast as it would in front of the Radiator. Good luck. « Show Less