Is this fan suitable for exhaust from corrosive chemicals like sulfuric acid?
1074698
I would be very cautious. Considering the oxidative damage that is likely from the vapors of a strong acid such as sulfuric acid, I would imagine that this unit would be damaged quite quickly .
1074699
This fan contains galvanized parts. Sulfuric acid would release plenty of hydrogen gas when reacting with the zinc.
1074700
I doubt it. The gases would pass directly past the blades, and maybe the motor (not sure what it looks like inside), possibly corroding everything in their path.
1074701
No. This fan is design for a residential, light commercial installation and is resistant to humidity, only.You should search for an industrial ventilation fan ( or fume hood) and sit down before you check the price. Hope this helps.
2273204
Yes. This fan is rated for direct contact with insulation. Being a fluorescent bulb, it does not generate very much heat...
1929992
We have had the fan for a year and we do not any signs of any corrosion. We love it, a little noisy but so much quieter than our prior one. It is pretty off or on. Good luck!
1504445
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
1783053
I would assume that if you have the prefilter and a chemical filter, you'd be good to go. I can only assume that the chemical portion does not have a shelf life, otherwise they'd have stated so. I've used mine only briefly, and am well satisfied. It's been used where there's a hint of sulfuric acid mist (anodizing) and it has been up to the task.
1474738
Yes. It's very quiet & even on higher speed, not that strong. It's more for moving air than direct fanning. I use it on my vanity.
115440
It can but will probably rust out in a year or so. If you can manage to at least cover the fan itself it will last for 3 to 5 years, or at least it has for me. For full time in weather there are other fans available. Just search online for weatherproof industrial fans. Good luck.
2279096
Maybe consider a .5 sone bath fan Air King BFQ50 ENERGY STAR® Qualified SNAP-IN Exhaust Fan, 50 CFM
1806406
No, this fan is only for indoors. It is so very good looking that the outdoors will ruin it.
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.
30611
I am presently using it to control a 130 cfm bathroom exhaust fan. It works great.
1481412
This fan is powerful enough to be used outdoors, but like anything made of metal, it will eventually corrode. Being black in color dirt or rust will not as noticeable.
1085442
Yes but these fans should be used as exhaust anyway (since heat rises), so a filter really isn't necessary. That is unless you have a really super dusty environment.I pull my front filter off about once a week and blow it out with a can of compressed air. It's usually a little dusty but never that bad.But you could put one on top if you wanted.
2027998
I would think if you had a flex duct over your work area and had the fan leading to an exterior wall at 400cfm it would vent the fumes. I used to work on circuit boards (soldering) while in the Navy and we had fans in the overhead with a flex duct on our workstations to vent the fumes outdoors. Being you are making jewelry I would think by putting a hood over your work area and as the fumes rise the fan would draw it out of the space.
766950
I installed this as an exhaust fan to provide cross ventilation for a crawl space. Works excellent.
2076458
Yes. Otherwise the exhaust fan will always be on. I suppose if you don't mind that, then no.
705872
Only if the exhaust fan mounts to an electrical box. Most exhaust fans are recessed, this box is meant to be flush mounted at the finished ceiling.