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Questions and Answers for Active Ventilation 365 CFM Mill Finish 5-Watt Solar Powered Roof Mounted Exhaust Attic Fan

Internet #204202981

Model #RBSF-8

Store SKU #1000210866

  • Rust-resistant aluminum construction ensures durability
  • Built-in louver design helps efficiently maximize airflow
  • Backed by a 5-year warranty

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118Questions
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Q:Can the fan be replaced/serviced from the outside?
by|Jul 30, 2022
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A:  yes

by|Aug 1, 2022
    caret
    Q:Could it help to add ventilation to a fireplace?
    by|Jun 28, 2022
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    A:  No fireplaces -- the soot from the wood will clog the vent.

    by|Jun 29, 2022
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      Q:How cool can I expect it to get? i.e. a few degrees, a significant amount?
      by|Jun 15, 2022
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      A:  This is a fairly small fan so depending on the area you are looking to ventilate, probably a few degrees

      by|Jun 16, 2022

        A:  It keeps my Florida shed circulating with outside ambient air. It won't cool any more than what the outside temperature is. If it's 80 degrees outside it will be 85 or so inside the shed.

        by|May 5, 2023
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          A:  It all depends on the area size you are exhausting as it does pull the heat out S I have 2 of them on my side porch with little to no installation and a portable A%/C to cool a 10 by 35 ft. Room when it's 115 out side room gets to 83 insidie.

          by|Jun 20, 2022

            A:  Only works in day time (daylight) only

            by|Jun 20, 2022
              caret
              Q:Can this be gable mounted?
              by|Apr 22, 2022
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              A:  No sorry it cannot.

              by|Apr 25, 2022

                A:  Any flat surface long as the sun hits it

                by|May 7, 2023
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                  Q:at what temperature does the fan come on
                  by|Apr 8, 2022
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                  A:  It comes on when it gets sunlight.

                  by|Apr 12, 2022

                    A:  Sun shines it works

                    by|Nov 7, 2022

                      A:  There is no thermostat that comes with this unit. It starts when there is adequate voltage supplied from the solar panel. I would suggest adding a firestat such as: Maxx Air10-Amp Programmable Thermostat with Firestat Internet# 206561081 Model# XXFIRESTAT Store SKU# 1001585778 This allows you to set a low temperature cutout and will stop the fan in case of a fire.

                      by|Apr 12, 2022

                        A:  It's not about temp; it's about how bright the sun is to generate enough amperage to run the fan.

                        by|Apr 8, 2022

                          A:  Activated by the sun, not temperature. Ours has run whenever the threshold of lumens is reached. Every day, even in the midst of winter.

                          by|May 14, 2023
                            caret
                            Q:Does this work with the bathroom and kitchen vents? Or is it a replacement for the turbines?
                            by|Nov 14, 2021
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                            A:  If it is large enough for your needs, it would work, however as most range hoods and bathroom vents have a fan in the the solar fan in this may be redundant. These vents are not replacements for turbines.

                            by|Nov 15, 2021
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                              Q:can this fan be wall mounted
                              by|Oct 8, 2021
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                              A:  No.

                              by|Apr 30, 2023
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                                Q:Will this fit on the can my roof has for std turbines ( direct replacment) and what is the wind rating as i live in
                                by|Aug 10, 2021
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                                A:  Yes, they will fit on your existing turbine bases. While we have sold thousands of these over the years, we don't have a Dade County approval on the Turbine Retrofit models because we cannot warranty the base, as we are not the manufacturer

                                by|Aug 11, 2021

                                  A:  This enclosure house a fan that is about the size of one found cooling a desktop computer. I did like the design, as it is sturdy, and I would think it could handle, if installed correctly 100+ mph winds.  As is is not a turbine so there should be no issue like that experienced by rooftop turbines.  My suggestion for a solar fan is the: QuietCool - 1,486 CFM - Solar Attic Gable Fan - With 40W Solar Panel .. if you have gables.. 

                                  by|Aug 11, 2021
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                                    Q:What does the arrow printed on one side indicate?
                                    by|Jul 6, 2021
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                                    A:  It indicates, as it should say on it, that the arrow goes towards the ridge.

                                    by|May 7, 2023
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                                      Q:Is this available in store
                                      by|Jul 6, 2021
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                                      A:  no, you have to order from homedepot.com.

                                      by|Jul 6, 2021

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