Would this work to place in a window behind a simple fan? Our neighbors smoke MJ, and I don't want it being pulled into my daughter's room at night.
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Great idea; my furnace filters are about the size of a box fan but this filter would have to be cut and then (taped?) back together to create a 20" piece. Tape would decrease the filtering effects though. Anyone have a thought as to how to adequately put the pieces together?
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It seems plausible. Be aware that activated carbon traps molecules in tiny cracks in the carbon which will eventually become full. The pad would then have to be replaced. How quickly it fills up would only be determined by your sense of smell. Also, the plastic fabric in which the carbon is placed, will eventually clog with heavier dust particles. These can be rinsed off periodically but when the carbon is full, that's it. The nose knows. By the way, this pad is somewhat dusty with the black carbon and may leave a soot like residue that you'll have to wipe away.
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I do not have the actual size of the carbon sheets, but yes, you would have to decide what size to cut and I would recommend that they be doubled or trebled up for them to work efficiently.
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It may help with smell if you could "rig" it. Yet you really would want a hepa based system because particles are too small for just plain carbon. I use the carbon in my hepa system.
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Mine sits on the floor on the other side of my night stand next to the window. It does put out heat, so you might not want to set it next to your bed, plus the bright blue light would keep you awake.
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I used to place one on each side of my van in the windows. It mostly worked because the windows slid sideways. You would have to fasten the fan to something in order to keep it in place if you were to place it on a normal up/down window. In my case, I occasionally duct taped it in place for extra security. The battery section does fold up and down though, so that is convenient.
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I use mine in the master bedroom, seems to cover it well without the fan needing to be on high. I did have to run a line of black tape around the clear part of the frame around the UV lamp, that blue light gets pretty bright in a dark room.
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I have one of those windows where the screen is permanently installed. My fan sits fine in my window. I don't see it being a problem for most windows with screens.
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I wouldn't recommend that application. This fan is made to move air from a case or cabinet not to exhaust a bathroom. It's not big enough
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Hi. Not if you have proper ventilation. I always set mine on the stove right under the exhaust fan and have the window on the other end of my home open just a little so there is a path for the air to flow to the fan. This works for meat that is not real fatty. Now if you are cooking burgers or brats it's a good idea to also have a fan pointing outward in a window next to the grill to take care of the extra smoke. This is a great grill. I have tried three or four different kinds after they banned gas grilling on balconies and the others were terrible. This one cooks great food and is very easy to clean.
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No, these should not be placed anywhere where people spend more than four hours a day, and unless the flue is closed, too, most of the vapor would waft up the chimney. They do not act as a repellent, so hanging one outside your front door would not work.
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Not at all, just do it in a well ventilated area. The initial strong smell of the aerosol will fade. I did mine in driveway then left with windows open through the night in my garage. Worked great.
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oh yes it can. I bought this to block neighbors from seeing inside a well lit kitchen. Day time it works perfectly, no seeing through this, however with a light on in the kitchen at night you can see shapes and movement. I would get this product for your purpose. And thanks for asking.Same piece has been up for over a year and it is still perfect.
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Yes. Ours is in the garage for that reason. Sometimes we use it I the bathroom with the window open and the fan on. But we love it anyway. Worth the trouble. Makes great coffee. We have given it to several friends and family members, warning them about the smoke problem.
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Move the smoker to the downwind side of the house. I found a place behind my house where the wind doesn't affect it.
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YesIt depends on your window. The fins on the side cover about 2.5-3" then a semi circle starts to appear. It works fine considering I don't exactly try to seal the fan into the window. You will feel some blow back if you're in exhaust mode. I do suggest having some sort of screen between the fan and the outside. The fins aren't good enough for keeping out bugs.
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I agree with Peter. It does work well and diverts the smoke. If you can open a window it would be best. Try it. It's the only model I was pleased with and I used it in my small room. Be safe.
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I can see how it could be installed in a wall. You would have to leave the majority of the unit outside to allow the fan to vent properly.
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It would need to be close to a window for ventilation. Its suggested to be no more then 4 feet away from the vent source.
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I've used it indoors beside the window with a huge fan pulling the smoke out....