Questions and Answers for Suncourt ThruWall 7-5/8 in. Transfer Fan

A:  Yes. You can see both sides on the 360 degree view.

A:  Hello, Yes, both sides have a grille. For the TW108 the back grille, air input side, looks the same as the front, switch side, grille. The switch opening is covered though. Above if you click the +4 pictures there is a 360 spinning view of the TW108. That shows both sides of the TW108. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  Yes, both sides have a grille. They are each supported by 3 screws in an anchor base.

A:  Both sides have a grill

A:  Yes has a grille on both sides. Grille (fascia) has the wall mounting halls.

A:  Probably not, you could cut the openings in glass, but you would be unable to screw in the grilles.

A:  The manufacturer did not design this particular fan to be used outdoors or through windows.

A:  Hello, The Thruwall fan should not be used to vent to the outside. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  No, it telescopes each side together and needs more than just glass between each end. Also I would not recommend installing this on any exterior wall as there is no way to stop drafts from coming through to the inside.

A:  Fascia is 10" in diameter therefore would fit but the fan dept is minimum 6" therefore I don't believe you can install it in the glass.

A:  Yes, but you need to find a spot with no traffic or find a way to make the grill flush with the floor.

A:  We have not tested this fan for vertical applications. You may be better off using one of our duct fans that are also available through Home Depot.

A:  I don't see why not, if you can figure out how to mount it. Fan depth between face grilles is about 5"-6" and mounting halls are on plastic grille. Maybe adding some wood boards between ceiling beams.

A:  yes

A:  You could, but it would be louder. You can find a better solution from purpose built ceiling vents.

A:  Yes, this can be put in a wall with paneling.

A:  You could. The toughest part of installation is cutting out the wall holes.

A:  of course !

A:  Yes, It can be installed in a wall with paneling. The issue will be overall wall thickness. The minimum width of the TW108 is 3.75". Take a look at the specification link to the right of the product overview information. Measuring from the outside of the wall through the wall to the outside of the wall you want at least 3.75". If you have a narrower wall you can build one side up, but the telescoping pieces in the fan housing need that minimum. If you have questions please call us at 800-999-3267 M-F 8-4:30 central time. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  Yes you can but your wall has to have minimum thickness of fan dept (about 6") to be able to install.

A:  Sadly it cannot.

A:  Hello, The fan is not electronically reversible. You will need a reverse pitched fan blade to change the direction of the airflow. Call us at 800-999-3267 M-F 8-4:30 central time for the fan information. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  No, as built, switch is on the exhaust side of the fan and flow cannot be reversed. It has only off and two speeds.

A:  Yeah, just flip the rotor. https://woodgears.ca/reader/walters/reverse_motor.html

A:  No.

A:  Less than 2.5amp. My space heater shares an outlet, and draws 12.5amp. This leaves 2.5A, and I have never tripped a breaker.

A:  Hello, Amps 0.75 max. Running watts are 29 on low and 40 on high. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  The unit's power requirement is 0.75 amps

A:  Watts divided by voltage gives you amperage.

A:  You are right, put it as low as possible. Make sure you can comfortably access the switch. Don't expect it to blow out cold air like a vent register. It takes a while, but it will try to equalize the temp in your two rooms. Kinda reminds me of a heat pump.

A:  Hello, You are correct. Placement of the Thruwall fan will affect the temps of the airflow into the other room. If your supply room has a large difference between air temps at the floor and ceiling it would be better to bring the cool floor level air into the other room. If the supply room has a ceiling fan or has adequate air movement then the temps may not be as different as you think. Measure the temps at different times of the day and see if you get big temps swings. Maybe a ceiling fan would help keep that supply room cool. Give us a call at 800-999-3267 if you have any further questions. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  mount it low. I plan on ordering another one for my office, which is hot, and the room next to mine is very cold, it will definitely do the trick!

A:  Typically cold air is at the bottom, warm air rises.

A:  I had an issue with air getting stale and hot. I put the fan above the door to draw hot air out of the closet and pull cool air in under the door.

A:  mount it low.

A:  As long as you are bringing in air from outside the bathroom you are OK. Make sure the fan is away from the shower or sink. Avoid mounting it where it will come in contact with any moisture. Feel free to call us at 800-999-3267 with further questions. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  i would think if you are moving non humid air then this should be ok

A:  If you are using it to pull air in from the adjoining room then that should be fine as you aren't using it as an exhaust fan.

A:  I would not recommend using it in a damp location such as a bathroom. The steam from the shower may cause the fan to fail prematurely. Use a suitable damp location fan for your bathroom. Hopefully, Home Depot can locate and stock such a fan.

A:  yes

A:  that is a local building code question

A:  Hardwiring this unit would void the warranty of the unit. I suggest looking for a different one that specifies it is made to be hardwired; the hardwireable unit/product should include instructions how to hardwire it.

A:  To be on the safe side, you might be better off with a hardwired unit. The cord on this is not rated for running behind walls. you could run some residential 12/2 from an existing outlet, just screw down hot and neutral. There is no exposed metal on the unit, so I would not get my panties too bunched about a frame ground.

A:  It could be, but wasn't designed to be. If your capable of wiring it direct, I would think your capable of installing an outlet for the fan.

A:  Hello, You would need to cut the cord off which voids the warranty. It would be the same as wiring an electrical outlet. We use the standard black, white, and green connectors in the cord. You may also want to look at the TW208P hardwired thruwall fan. Feel free to call us at 800-999-3267 if you have further questions. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  I would think yes, I used an electric thermostat normally used for baseboard heating to activate it to equalize temperature in a colder than normal basement. It worked like a charm

A:  Hello, The fan would be fine with any line voltage thermostat used as long a the thermostat provides 120V. I wouldn't recommend using this fan to exhaust and attic though. If you have questions about your installation please call us at 800-999-3267 M-F 8-4:30 central time. Thanks, Suncourt

A:  this unit may not move enough air to be used for a whole house. You definitely would need a bigger unit, and one suitable for outdoor/indoor use.

A:  Yes you can put a thermostat on it.