Is this an Exhaust Fan, Or Strictly a Radon Fan for Basements?
766946
I'm not sure but I think you can use it as a regular exhaust fan as well. It doesn't specifically say Radon Fan on the paperwork or anything.
766947
This fan is by definition nothing more or less than an exhaust fan. It can be used in multiple applications to move non-volatile, non-explosive gases including radon gas removal. Use in bathrooms and kitchens and to ventilate basements and crawl spaces are other examples. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor wet locations and it is rated for airstream temperatures up to 140 degrees F. As with the installation of any device, always follow the manufacturers instructions and precautions.
766948
It is an exhaust fan connected to a series of below-surface PVC pipes with holes. The suction and ducting provides a way for radon gas to excape into the atmosphere, as I understand it. I see no reason why it could not be used as a simple exhaust fan, but I am not expert. I can say that there is a considerable constant negative pressure due to the tightness of the ducting system, a negative pressure that would be absent if simply used to ventilate a room.
766949
It is an exhaust fan. I actually use it in a restroom, and works like a dream
766950
I installed this as an exhaust fan to provide cross ventilation for a crawl space. Works excellent.
1995633
The fan does make noise - it's not a silent runner. We use it in the basement as well.
580563
There are some good websites with design advice. They recommend installation near the outlet from the house. This is their reason: If you put the fan in the basement and run a long pipe through the house, any leaks in that pipe may release gasses into the house. If you run a long pipe from the basement to the fan in the attic, any leaks in that pipe will draw air in from the house. The air that runs through this fan is very humid, and they say that in cold climates, ice in a long outdoor pipe above the fan can be an issue.
1157033
I should really check the "I don't know" box, but a few considerations come to mind. (1) this is a powerful and reasonably noisy fan...ones built for the purpose of kitchen venting might be quieter. (2) you're dealing with a lot of grease and crud if you're over anything that produces smoke (such as an indoor bbq) and I doubt if this is built to handle that, (3) I should think that a hood arrangement built for the purpose might be just as cheap as a built-to-order stainless hood and duct work ( you would, of course, want stainless); (3) this is meant to evacuate an entire attic -- you could create quite a (detrimental) draft ducting it down to a single hood and/or overload the motor with restrictive duct work. But I don't see why it wouldn't work given the proper analysis and engineering. It is an exhaust fan, after all. If you're exhausting an entire (kitchen) room, I should think that the only things you need to worry about are the noise and potentially restrictive/overloading/damaging duct work.
454678
It's not an exhaust fan. It does draw moisture out of a room, but slowly. I used it in a room about 5x7x5 and it was still slightly humid in there on occasion, when the weather was particularly wet or hot.
1074701
No. This fan is design for a residential, light commercial installation and is resistant to humidity, only.You should search for an industrial ventilation fan ( or fume hood) and sit down before you check the price. Hope this helps.
1704255
It is a 3-speed fan - Low, Medium, and High. It's the best fan, period. Expensive, but classy, and worth the money. Without it, my outdoor patio would be unusable in Louisiana half of the year. I tried a cheaper Hunter fan, big mistake. Even on high, I couldn't hardly feel a thing. Do you know how hard it is to fit all those pieces back in the box to return it? Couldn't wait to get another 22282, like I have all over my house (I have 5 total).
820012
CAUTION:For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. Read the user and instalation manual >>Nutone 8210 fan<<
1805756
Almost tooo powerful as an exhaust fan- much cheaper and quieter alternatives
1907154
It is hardwired--I used flexible conduit. Remember that a radon fan must be mounted outdoors, not indoors.
1873073
It is always running to constantly remove Radon gas. It makes a little hum by which you might be able to hear that it's running.
1322869
Sorry! Yes I didn't answer the question. I just thought it is the product review. It should be some problems 1) the pipes have air leaking or ground is not sealed well 2) fan is not so powerful. Please read the link below:http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/22012/radon-manometer-u-tube-is-almost-equal
1034029
Yes, the fan is pretty loud. I don't mind it because I have the oven on a stand in my basement and use it as a supplemental oven.
42108
This fan puts out a lot of air flow - I use it to vent humidity from my home's basement. For that volume you may want to a "duct booster" fan which has a quarter of the air flow.
929006
Yes, on low it is like a turbo fan....we are talking hair straight back!! lol It is an industrial fan that I use in my Bedroom. Hope this helps
1674888
No idea. I have been using one in my basement window for years. If the rain starts coming in, out comes the fan.
459974
These fans are built to be installed on the exterior of the house in some radon installations. That makes them weather resistant which would work fine for damp locations. However, make sure the vent has a turn outside that prevents rain or snow from falling back down into the motor. These fans push low cfm' s so it may take time to reduce humidity.