Description says it can ventilate multiple areas, does it mean that I just use Y-Sheet metal adaptor (www.amazon.com/dp/B005ISI524) to connect multiple ducts from different locations to the fan inlet? Also, does it come with the grill or need to buy separately? Description says it can ventilate multiple areas, does it mean that I just use Y-Sheet metal adaptor (www.amazon.com/dp/B005ISI524) to connect multiple ducts from different locations to the fan... » Read More Description says it can ventilate multiple areas, does it mean that I just use Y-Sheet metal adaptor (www.amazon.com/dp/B005ISI524) to connect multiple ducts from different locations to the fan inlet? Also, does it come with the grill or need to buy separately? « Show Less
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Yes. Depending on the size of the areas of course. This unit moves a ton of air! It comes as just the fan unit.. no grill.. or connectors..etc.
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Yes I'm using a Y adapter. You will need to purchase a ceiling grill separately. This is an excellent quiet fan.
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Thats what I did and it works fine. Keep in mind though that when you have multiple inlrts, you will not have as much suction as having only one inlet.
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It comes like the picture shows, just the fan unit and the mounting bars. Yes, you will need to use a Y to connect multiple ventilation points. It uses 6" duct size. This unit is pretty quiet compared to units that mount directly in the ceiling. We have two inlets installed in our bathroom which is pretty big and we used 6" round HVAC ceiling vent covers that have dampers in them which were adjusted to balance the flow as needed.
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You can connect however many outlets as long as the rooms don't exceed the c.f.m.'s of the fan. Otherwise you'd have to go up in fan size. I had to purchase the grill separately.So far it works VERY well. I have a larger than average size bathroom. All you hear is the slight wind noise from the vent sucking air. VERY QUIET!
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Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it replaced. Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it... » Read More Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it replaced. « Show Less
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As others have stated, there are indicator (s) on the housing that dictate which way air travels. This is normally found on any fan out there. The rear fan is generally set up for exhaust as it follows the flow of air thru a case (the front is an intake, rear exhaust...air flows from the front to the back). In my opinion, a top exhaust fan is needed as well (remember hot air rises) if your case supports it. Remember this Mr. Thompson, as a rule of thumb the intake/exhaust setup should generally have equal numbers (if four fans, two should be exhaust, two intake). Go to www.tomshardware.com and type in the search "fan configuration". This will give you a better overall understanding of the physics of case pressure, fan setup, rpms, fan speed, noise, etc. The debate of the mighty fan configuration is as diverse and sometimes heated as religion...so prepare yourself.....and welcome to the wonderful world of "Why is there smoke coming from my case"? Do your homework and read reviews on the multitudes of fans out there and you will end up with a balanced case.
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I have a direct vent gas heater as well for my house. So I no longer have any hot vent stacks in the house; both use the PVC intake and exhaust vents. FYI You have to use separate intake and exhausts for each system; you cannot tie the two systems together.
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WE purchased a 6" piece of duct in the heating department at homedepot, we also picked up a reducer from 6" to 4" which allowed us to use the venting for a dryder. But we had a good 12feet until the outside of the house, so we only attached the 4" at the end 2 feet. Now for me the opening on this unit was a little under 6" so I had to use tech screws to attach it along with some duct tape. If you use a reducer - Do Not use it right at the beginning. The fan will sound obnoxiously loud and you will be unhappy, trust me. Reduce as close to the outside only if you have to. This exhaust was used for a basement and I needed a side vent. WE purchased a 6" piece of duct in the heating department at homedepot, we also picked up a reducer from 6" to 4" which allowed us to use the venting for a dryder. But we had a good 12feet until the outside of the house, so we only attached the 4" at the end 2 feet. Now for me the opening on this unit was a little under 6" so I had to use tech screws to attach it along with some duct tape. If you use a reducer - Do Not use it right at the beginning. The fan will sound obnoxiously loud and you will be unhappy, trust me. Reduce as close to the outside only if you have... » Read More WE purchased a 6" piece of duct in the heating department at homedepot, we also picked up a reducer from 6" to 4" which allowed us to use the venting for a dryder. But we had a good 12feet until the outside of the house, so we only attached the 4" at the end 2 feet. Now for me the opening on this unit was a little under 6" so I had to use tech screws to attach it along with some duct tape. If you use a reducer - Do Not use it right at the beginning. The fan will sound obnoxiously loud and you will be unhappy, trust me. Reduce as close to the outside only if you have to. This exhaust was used for a basement and I needed a side vent. « Show Less
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Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however, make sure you have the appropriate BTUs to keep the area cool. Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however,... » Read More Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however, make sure you have the appropriate BTUs to keep the area cool. « Show Less
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Hi Mary, did you already buy this fan? You have to run a 20 amp circuit dedicated just for this unit. In the instructions it tells you. I'm pretty sure if you want, you can go to Broan website and download or view installation instructions that gives you your information you're looking for. Btw, I bought this because of my mother in law who moved in with my wife and I. My wife and I and mother in law love the heater. I turn on exhaust fan and turn on heater and when you get out of shower you're nice and warm and the mirror isn't fogged up! I hope I helped you out with info. Don't forget the switch they recommend as you will need that to operate the fan. It does not come with the fan. Hi Mary, did you already buy this fan? You have to run a 20 amp circuit dedicated just for this unit. In the instructions it tells you. I'm pretty sure if you want, you can go to Broan website and download or view installation instructions that gives you your information you're looking for. Btw, I bought this because of my mother in law who moved in with my wife and I. My wife and I and mother in law love the heater. I turn on exhaust fan and turn on heater and when you get out of shower you're nice and warm and the mirror isn't fogged up! I hope I helped you out with info. Don't forget the... » Read More Hi Mary, did you already buy this fan? You have to run a 20 amp circuit dedicated just for this unit. In the instructions it tells you. I'm pretty sure if you want, you can go to Broan website and download or view installation instructions that gives you your information you're looking for. Btw, I bought this because of my mother in law who moved in with my wife and I. My wife and I and mother in law love the heater. I turn on exhaust fan and turn on heater and when you get out of shower you're nice and warm and the mirror isn't fogged up! I hope I helped you out with info. Don't forget the switch they recommend as you will need that to operate the fan. It does not come with the fan. « Show Less
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Also, these situations require a lot of ingenuity and customizing. DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE. Buy the special aluminum tape. I was told by two other people that duct tape would fall off due to the heat. I bought the special tape mentioned in one of the reviews. By the time you have crafted a custom vent and installed it in a very tight space (with lots of trial and error, especially getting the vent taped to the outlet and inlet) you will have so much time invested that it is not worth the risk of using duct tape and finding out that everyone else was right!
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Yes, you may add multiple extensions - however, you should follow the instructions precisely (i.e. tape each connection point; gorilla tape works very well) and be mindful of how much torque you use. I didn't encounter any issues running the extensions through approximately 20' of air duct. I was a bit concerned initially, thinking something so 'flimsy' could actually work - it rocked though and is a solid apparatus.Also note - I normally don't take the time to write or respond to reviews due to my lack of interest in 'advertising/promoting' a product for someone else - but this one was worth sharing the info. Cheers and let me know if there are other questions or concerns. Yes, you may add multiple extensions - however, you should follow the instructions precisely (i.e. tape each connection point; gorilla tape works very well) and be mindful of how much torque you use. I didn't encounter any issues running the extensions through approximately 20' of air duct. I was a bit concerned initially, thinking something so 'flimsy' could actually work - it rocked though and is a solid apparatus.Also note - I normally don't take the time to write or respond to reviews due to my lack of interest in 'advertising/promoting' a product for someone else - but this... » Read More Yes, you may add multiple extensions - however, you should follow the instructions precisely (i.e. tape each connection point; gorilla tape works very well) and be mindful of how much torque you use. I didn't encounter any issues running the extensions through approximately 20' of air duct. I was a bit concerned initially, thinking something so 'flimsy' could actually work - it rocked though and is a solid apparatus.Also note - I normally don't take the time to write or respond to reviews due to my lack of interest in 'advertising/promoting' a product for someone else - but this one was worth sharing the info. Cheers and let me know if there are other questions or concerns. « Show Less
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This will block the air flow from a forced air heat vent. They come in different sizes for different size vents. Order one that fits the vent(s) you have. You can purchase a smaller one to block only a partial vent. However, they are not very strong magnetically, so if there is any air pressure at all, it could be ineffective. The more vents you have blocked, the more pressure you have in the system. If you are blocking a lot of vents, it might be better to turn down/off the heater altogether and use an area heater for the area you need the heat. Another solution is to buy an adjustable heat vent that has a lever that you manually adjust the air flow for one vent. Warning of caution though, don't block more than 50% of you vents, this will cause too much pressure and possibly cause a problem blower motor or blow a hole in the the ducting, both of which can cost a lot of money to fix. Even worse, over working the blower motor and backing up the heat in the heater could cause a fire.
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Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it replaced.
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I think your best bet is to match the size of the fan to the size of the hole meant for the ducting coils because ducting will have to fit perfectly around the fan as well as be snuggly fit into the tent. There are drawstrings here the coil goes to the tent. I wouldn't want you to get too small of parts then go through the hassle of returning an reordering.
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Jimmy, I am using 4" duct (actually sewer pipe) through out my shop) and it is proving very effective) with gates to limit the collector to one machine at a time. I can't say that it won't work, but it will not be as effective since the airflow is limited by the 4" connection. Not worth the $.
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In my opinion - MAYBE. It comes with a four-piece hard plastic, sort of "vent stack" with top connection curved as if to direct the warm air that comes out of the dryer towards an outlet for the hot air. I can roll mine right up to a window so I didn't need to buy flex-duct or anything to extend its venting. In the instructions it said something like - if you prefer not to vent the dryer through a window, you may just enjoy the 'pleasant warming' it will provide to your room. Must be cold year round in China, huh? I didn't mind a little 'warming' in Jan-Feb. But it's in the 90's now in NYC. Don't think I'd want to run it unvented in a windowless room today. But appears - from the instructions - to be possible; although maybe not always a practical idea. But that's where we come back to the flex duct - you can buy that stuff by the mile I think, if you need to.
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Hello Kevin;This exhaust fan has the ability to exhaust multiple bathrooms simultaneously simply because it moves some much air (240 cubic ft/minute). You set up the venting as you wish. If you want to vent 2 bathrooms, you typically install a switch for this fan in both bathrooms. Either switch will turn on the fan and air is then vented out of both bathrooms until the fan is shut off. As you see in the picture of the fan, there is on opening on both ends of the fan, one sucks air in, the other blows air out.
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I really don't know...however, I did note that having used it for the entire summer, I found the blades to be remarkably clean...if the grill does not come out, my plan is to take the fan out of the window, bring it into the yard and spray the fan blades with a water hose, let dry for a day or two before plugging it back it...good fan, worked well this past year...24/7 for a couple of months, relatively quiet . I used it on a lower speed setting...
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My unit was traded in for a 10 liter. The 'Ameri-vent' brand piping (double lined) started as 4" from the unit and increased to 5" with an adapter because I already had a 5" furnace pipe to tee into. I got a 90 degree elbow fitting near the unit and tied in with a 5" tee. Then through the roof. You may be able to 90 it through the wall then up but your local codes are important to follow. The exhaust on these is very hot so the roof/wall should have a sleeve made for this pipe to go through. Use special tape to wrap the fittings even though you should use screws to hold them. My unit was traded in for a 10 liter. The 'Ameri-vent' brand piping (double lined) started as 4" from the unit and increased to 5" with an adapter because I already had a 5" furnace pipe to tee into. I got a 90 degree elbow fitting near the unit and tied in with a 5" tee. Then through the roof. You may be able to 90 it through the wall then up but your local codes are important to follow. The exhaust on these is very hot so the roof/wall should have a sleeve made for this pipe to go through. Use special tape to wrap the fittings even though you should use screws to hold... » Read More My unit was traded in for a 10 liter. The 'Ameri-vent' brand piping (double lined) started as 4" from the unit and increased to 5" with an adapter because I already had a 5" furnace pipe to tee into. I got a 90 degree elbow fitting near the unit and tied in with a 5" tee. Then through the roof. You may be able to 90 it through the wall then up but your local codes are important to follow. The exhaust on these is very hot so the roof/wall should have a sleeve made for this pipe to go through. Use special tape to wrap the fittings even though you should use screws to hold them. « Show Less