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Solar Powered Fan Attic
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With more than 300 days of sunshine a year here, it's not surprising that the solar energy business is gaining a foothold. We met a Peoria man who's just started using solar power in his home and he's happy with the results.
Solar Powered Attic Fan
Solar Power Questions:
Attic fan- before I invest - has anyone actually measured to see if it changed the temp? 2 part question thank?
1) this will be the lowest of the line solar DC fan around 800 CFM and about $250. I am measuring 114F in the attic right now and want to do everything possible to lower the electric bill. Like I asked, has anyone physically seen a difference to justify buying?
2) I have a "pyramid" (sorry) roof with 3 static vents on 3 sides of the roof. Would I need to intake or exhaust the air from the powered vent?
i have personally installed some attic fans and they do a good job clearing the heat from the attic. they do this pretty quick and the purpose is to allow you to cool off your house with the ac and not have the attic heat to worry about. just give it a spin for about 10 minutes.
the one i installed goes directly mounted over the luver vent that you are talking about. you should only need one of them but more is always better sometimes.
remember that you dont want to spend more money than the 250 for the unit and electrical use for the fan and the AC. i am sure that you can install the unit yourself in about 30-40 minutes. there are only 2 wires and a ground wire. you cant mess up. if you want me to walk you thru then send a response to me on this site. i will get an email and answer all your questions.
