Does the fan need to be on 24/7? And since the top flips backwards I assume you can't put this up against a wall too closely.
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I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible.You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still pull the bottle out.I hope this helps.Jim. Down Time Marine I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible.You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still... » Read More I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible.You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still pull the bottle out.I hope this helps.Jim. Down Time Marine « Show Less
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It's tiny computer fan with very little draw from the battery. If you're a very light sleeper, it's very easy to disconnect overnight. You need a couple of inches space at the rear for lifting the top part of the unit for removal of urine bottle.
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The fan is used to help remove moisture from the compost so the more it is left running the quicker the composting will take place. It also helps to draw fumes/smells out from the chamber to the outside too. If you aren't in a hurry then the fan can be turned off intermittently as desired and composting still takes place even without a fan running.The top does flip back but the purpose of the hinge is for removing the top which doesn't take that much room and to remove the urine bottle. Just position the unit as close to the wall as you want but with enough space to allow for the bottle to be pulled out or the whole top to be removed to dump the compost. The fan is used to help remove moisture from the compost so the more it is left running the quicker the composting will take place. It also helps to draw fumes/smells out from the chamber to the outside too. If you aren't in a hurry then the fan can be turned off intermittently as desired and composting still takes place even without a fan running.The top does flip back but the purpose of the hinge is for removing the top which doesn't take that much room and to remove the urine bottle. Just position the unit as close to the wall as you want but with enough space to allow for... » Read More The fan is used to help remove moisture from the compost so the more it is left running the quicker the composting will take place. It also helps to draw fumes/smells out from the chamber to the outside too. If you aren't in a hurry then the fan can be turned off intermittently as desired and composting still takes place even without a fan running.The top does flip back but the purpose of the hinge is for removing the top which doesn't take that much room and to remove the urine bottle. Just position the unit as close to the wall as you want but with enough space to allow for the bottle to be pulled out or the whole top to be removed to dump the compost. « Show Less
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I leave my fan on 24 7. However once everything has composted you could turn it off. It is not a major problem if the ventilation stops, such as a clogged vent (which happened to me). It has the smell of damp earth. I have even heard of people not running the fan at all. I do recommend running the fan all the time if possible. You can mount it as close to the wall as you like but you will have to pull the toilet out from the wall to empty the urine bottle . So it is best to mount it a few inches from the wall. When you mount it you can see how close you can get it to the wall and still pull the bottle out. I hope this helps. Jim. Down Time Marine
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We don't use the fan because ours is in a semi open outside space and we've had zero odors from it. Yes, your right about the wall you have to give it about ten inches to work comfortably. aloha Kije
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Yes, but... The issue is not the efficacy of the fan operation, it is the usual problem presented by flat roofs. They're prone to leak, and you'll have to take extra care that the fan's flashing is adequately sealed. Maybe even come up with some counterflashing.
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There is a pull chain that controls the on/off and fan speed. We have our fan mounted in the garage from the ceiling. It is provides a very good airflow and would likely be too strong indoors if run on high speed. I do love the fan. I wish I would have bought it years ago.
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No. I don't think I've ever bought a fan with a wall switch included. We had a switch installed to operate it, though. It's not too much extra work.
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Either way is ok.For its size, the fan is not very powerful for either purpose of yours.
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Yeah. As long as you fix up those small stands provided, it stays pretty stable. I leave it on cardboard for an elevated state, and its as steady as a rock. But if you prefer like a pin drop silent night's sleep, this fan gets noisy as you up the speed. That's the only negative. But that has never been an issue for me so, I say its a great choice for the price.Hope this helped.
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No. The fans needs to be in the open. unless it's open in the back for then.
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It is stationary, you have to lock it into place. But, as others have said once you clip it onto something, you can then adjust the direction of fan and also the angle of it. So you can almost use it anywhere. I have mine upside down and hanging from the top of my computer hutch, and angled going into my gaming computer to keep my system cool. It does have 2 speeds, low and high. I have had mine on high (and left on) for almost 3 months now. I never turn it off. I love this little fan.
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Really don't know b/c I returned this fan. I could not get it to tilt up. Would only tilt down. Not sure if unit was defective or simply designed as such.Like most recently produced fans, I would assume that this one would not need to be lubed.
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I wouldn't set it on its side, the fan needs ventilation to cool down and the cd/DVDs drive isn't intended to load sideways. That being said there are CPUs like all in ones that sit that way. Personally I wouldn't do it.
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The downward rotation of the fan is very limited, no more than 5 degrees. It have to be mounted sideways in order to pointed downward if attached to a wall.
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I am convinced that the fan should shut off periodically, although there seems to be no way to know when it will shuit off or how long it will be off-just that it does. Don, your fan may be shutting off at night when you are asleep or when you are not home to notice it shutting off. It's funny because you are concerned that the fan runs continuously and my concern was that my dehumidifier fan did not run continuously. The first rep's statement that the fan needs to run inorder for the unit to monitor humidity made me think I had a defective unit. The starting of the fan seems to have nothing to do with humidity but may be related to the passage of time, if that makes sense. I am convinced that the fan should shut off periodically, although there seems to be no way to know when it will shuit off or how long it will be off-just that it does. Don, your fan may be shutting off at night when you are asleep or when you are not home to notice it shutting off. It's funny because you are concerned that the fan runs continuously and my concern was that my dehumidifier fan did not run continuously. The first rep's statement that the fan needs to run inorder for the unit to monitor humidity made me think I had a defective unit. The starting of the fan seems to have... » Read More I am convinced that the fan should shut off periodically, although there seems to be no way to know when it will shuit off or how long it will be off-just that it does. Don, your fan may be shutting off at night when you are asleep or when you are not home to notice it shutting off. It's funny because you are concerned that the fan runs continuously and my concern was that my dehumidifier fan did not run continuously. The first rep's statement that the fan needs to run inorder for the unit to monitor humidity made me think I had a defective unit. The starting of the fan seems to have nothing to do with humidity but may be related to the passage of time, if that makes sense. « Show Less
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Remember it's a "fan" not an air conditioner. Cooling is from air motion alone.
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Gary, My concern would be having the fan exposed to moisture. If you live in a dry area this may not be a problem. I live in Florida so it probably is not a good idea here. Mine is installed in my living room.
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No the fan does not rotate and it is not made to be faced directly on you. It is designed to move the air in the room and it does exactly that. It cools down a room fairly quick and you will know when you turn it off.
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I'm not sure of the question, it can be rotated even when it is not open. If they meant can the fan be used when not fully open, We have never tried. We are using the fan in our 5th wheel camper and it works well.
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The fan will has a switch to either oscillate or remain stationary. It does not have a switch to control the vertical tilt though.