I plan on installing this fan in my gable does it need a louver ? The area where I 'm going to install the fan has a opening with wire mesh .
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are house had louver on the house here but you do not need louver if you do not need them wire mesh is ok
2038830
Hi! Mine has a louvre and a wire mesh, but it doesn't need a louver. I should think a mesh would be fine, so long as rain doesn't come in! I really notice a difference with the fan installed, the back of the house used to get brutally hot in the summer. Now it just gets warm. Hope this helps!
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I would install a louver on the outside over the wire mesh to keep rain/snow out. The wire mesh keeps unwanted guests out. Frame the fan housing if needed but don,t remove any structural members in your attic. This fan works very well for me in Las Vegas,NV. Good luck JR
2038832
Without seeing it I couldn't say. Generally you don't want any openings to the outside without some kind of louver. With just a screen you could be getting rain or snow, depending on where you live, into your attic.
2038833
The louver helps to keep out rain from blowing in to your attic. Check the area around where you plan to install the solar fan . If you do not see and water damage or indication of rain entering from that opening, you should be fine with just the wire mesh. Good luck with your project.
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If your attic space is tall or you live in an area that has very hot days, I'd say yes. I installed two gable fans and one 30W attic fan in the middle. This is for a 3000sq ft house in NorCal. Hope this helps.
2263575
As with any fan blades rotating, there is noise. With this one, there is a very light humming noise inside the house. On the outside however, you can hear the air blowing through the gable opening, especially at peak sunlight. I would rate it as a "quiet" fan but for sure, it is very much dependent on proper installation and proper air flow.
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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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There is regular screen mesh on the inside. The louvers are very close together. When you place it in your window, put it with the louver side on the outside and the louvers facing down. The screen side should be on the inside. If you place them in your windows this way you won't get any rain coming in. I put them in my windows as soon as the weather starts getting nice and take them out in very late fall. They keep my attic nice and ventilated. Make sure you buy thermal king. They are very well made. Hope this helped.
1909665
Mine is mounted to an outside wall. But if it was mounted on a ceiling, I am quite sure the louvers would "fall" into the open position.
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When I installed my vent, I removed the fan blade (easy to do). Probably not necessary, but I was doing it alone. It seemed to make it easier to line up and mark for the mounting brackets.Everything is still drilled from the outside. In my case, the vent does not quite clear the garage door, so I used wing nuts instead of the standard nuts included, for easy removal.Good luck
950032
If the insulation is falling in on you while you are installing the fan, block it with whatever you have handy. Cardboard pieces, duct tape, whatever. Leave it once you are done. Generally there is no reason to remove it.
871474
It does not but the louvers close nice and tight when the fan is off. While the fan is on there's too much air pressure for bugs to get in. I installed mine in a greenhouse and the fan slaughters the gnats like a meat grinder ha ha!
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We had the fan installed with a short mount, but not flush against the outdoor ceiling (done by an electrician). Because of the shape of the leaves and the fan make-up, I would suggest that it not be flush mounted. Need a little space for the shape and movement of the fan.
179631
The fan is not protected from heat or cold. It's open. In the winter, as with my previous fan, I just covered it with plastic wrap. Does the trick.
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hi- this would go between the fan and the outside wall fitting to keep the air from getting into the house when the fan is off. I used it because I had 2 fans feeding out to one larger outlet, and didn't want the air short circuiting back into the bathroom that didn't have the fan on, You will still need an exterior fitting, either a hood or louver style
1728659
no Louver just the mounted fan conto unit, wire leads and brackets which you have to bolt on to housing
1209498
I love the fan! On low & medium speed is fairly quiet. High is loud to me. As far as air flow, yes it does run the complete louver section.
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There are mounting holes located in the base (feet) of the fan. You measure and put screws into wall and then slide the fan down and it locks into place. The fan can only be mounted in one direction, with the controls pointing to the upper right corner when the fan is facing you. Or else the fan will not work, due to a safety feature. After mounting you can rotate the fan head so it is at a 45 degree angle to the wall. From there you can adjust the louvers or just have it oscillate in either direction. hope this helps.
190493
you should use the fan for intake. if there is enough space for air to enter
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You need a duct frame louverhttp://grilles.hvacquick.com/products/residential/Louvers/2-Inch-Exterior-Louvers