Can this fan be used and left in crawlspace? And would it be effective?
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It could but if no other ventilation all it would do is move the air. It wouldnt cool it down.
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Can't say for sure, but this fan draws air in from the sides. It would probably depend on the size of the crawl space. It does have the ability to move a LOT of air, though. I'd be concerned for overheating if space is tight. I have, however, been surprised about how cool the air is coming out of the fan when it's placed next to an open door with warmer/humid air as its intake source!
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I'm sure that it can be used and left in crawl spaces. If you have it on high though it may be too much wind. This thing moves some air!
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I WOULD RECOMMEND CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER TO ENSURE THAT THE FAN COULD BE SAFELY OPERATED ON ITS SIDE. It appears to be designed to be used standing up (vertically). There's a vent that wraps around the back and from side to side.
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I think this is designed for vertical placement only so that gravity will close the flaps when fan is not in use. I have mine at the end of ducting in the attic space below a roof vent. There are novel backdraft dampers that work in any direction (batticdoor.com). Properly installed they make a tremendous difference in heat loss.
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This particular fan is mainly sold, designed, & intended for crawl space use. Although it's possible that it might work in an attic,there is a better alternative. Both Lowe's & I believe that Home Depot might carry exactly what is specifically designed for attic use. Lowe's carries both gable mounted & through the roof fans that have both a thermostat & a humidistat for removing heat or humidity from the attic. Normally the thermostat is set somewhere between 90 & 100 degrees & the humidistat is set somewhere between 60 & 70 percent. Both adjustments can be changed to suit the user & particular conditions in your attic. I have a through the roof model in one house & a gable mounted fan in the other & both do a fantastic job! The gable mounted fan is a little easier to install. I think either one of these fans would-be a better choice & do a better job than a crawl space fan! I hope this information has been helpful to you.
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It's a horrible idea to use this fan to get air into a room to be honest. This is simply a computer fan, and the dust and dirt it will pull it from outside will ruin itself. Its also just 120mm, perfect in a computer situation but not for a house... Yes, in theory your configuration would work though.
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If you have a covered porch you could probably put it outdoors, but you will have to make sure it never gets hit by rain. I think you would be better off buying a fan that is specifically made for outdoor use. This one is not.
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Gary, My concern would be having the fan exposed to moisture. If you live in a dry area this may not be a problem. I live in Florida so it probably is not a good idea here. Mine is installed in my living room.
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I'd be wary of doing that -- the fan needs to have access to a lot of open circulating air, not sure a pantry closet can offer that.
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Hi Mary: I have only used the vent fan to remove damp air from a crawl space. The fan is quiet and worked well for my purpose. You would be better off consulting the mfg or an electrician on the variable speed issue. Some motors can be damaged if run at to low a speed, due to heat build up I think. I would see no need to try and reduce the speed of such a small motor. It is not like it is a 20" exhaust fan moving many cubic or air per minute.I would ask a professional about how to handle Radon and do some online research for information. I know very little about that issue. Good luck. Hi Mary: I have only used the vent fan to remove damp air from a crawl space. The fan is quiet and worked well for my purpose. You would be better off consulting the mfg or an electrician on the variable speed issue. Some motors can be damaged if run at to low a speed, due to heat build up I think. I would see no need to try and reduce the speed of such a small motor. It is not like it is a 20" exhaust fan moving many cubic or air per minute.I would ask a professional about how to handle Radon and do some online research for information. I know very little about that issue. Good... » Read More Hi Mary: I have only used the vent fan to remove damp air from a crawl space. The fan is quiet and worked well for my purpose. You would be better off consulting the mfg or an electrician on the variable speed issue. Some motors can be damaged if run at to low a speed, due to heat build up I think. I would see no need to try and reduce the speed of such a small motor. It is not like it is a 20" exhaust fan moving many cubic or air per minute.I would ask a professional about how to handle Radon and do some online research for information. I know very little about that issue. Good luck. « Show Less
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I would agree that the answer is a no. That is not the intention of this fan and not a proper use of this style of fan.
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I am using in hobby greenhouse with high humidity. Don't see why vent a crawl space would be a problem
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Yes, you can just use the fan. Please refer to the owner's manual for information.
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I have it installed in my partial above ground basement in NC. It needs a way to be installed so it can vent outside. One of my neighbors there has it installed in their crawl space.
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Yes, the vent tube can go thrue the crawl space to an exit, use metal duct to prevent rodent intrusions, but it should work.
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The company advertises that this device can be used in a garage area, so a crawl space should be ok, but i would recommend contacting the company directly just to make sure. Its an electrical device, so it should always be kept dry. http://www.victorpest.com/store/mouse-control/ultrasonics?gclid=CKXsqZ7Ci7YCFYje4AodMkoAyg
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Hi,The fan will move air quite well for a small fan/heater. However, it is really not powerful cooling fan. It is a fan heater combo that really does a great job of heating small areas like the motorhome.I have had this fan/heater for a few years now and it works very well. Jon Green
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Hi Dianna, thanks for the question. It's a good one. This fan has been designed and built to withstand outdoor elements. Most fans are meant for indoor use, and therefore are not built with the Oil-Bath Lubrication System, weather-resistant blades, stainless steel hardware, indestructible cast-iron housing, and the Hunter Original Motor-the most powerful motor available. All of this is factored into not only the value of the fan, but the pricing as well. We hope this helps Dianna. Please, if you have any other questions, reach out to one of our awesome experts. Not only do they know everything, but they're literally sitting right next to their phones right now :) Hansen Wholesale 1-800-201-1193