Can I leave this fan in when it rains or do I have to take it out?
740772
I leave mine in all summer long but if the rain is blowing in the I have to take it out and close the window. I don't use the side wings so it very light and easy to lift out. If you have mosquito problems then you would need to use the side wings and that would be a little more cumbersome.
740773
I leave ours in all summer. Love these fans. They turn on automatically in cooler weather and because our windows are across from bed, they blow nice cool air on us all night. Rain does not get in. Your window screen stays on so bugs do not get in. They seem to have lowered our use of A/C because we can keep windows open even on rainy nights, which we have had a lot of here in MN.
2160279
I have the fan outside under a canopy. It seems like a very good fan. It is very quiet and works well. I can't see any problems with it. Chris
459971
VI don't think the fan was designed for that use, however it is designed to move air that is in the drain tile or other damp areas. There is a adaptor that has a drain installed on it to go above the unit it take care of moisture for rainwater or??
950032
If the insulation is falling in on you while you are installing the fan, block it with whatever you have handy. Cardboard pieces, duct tape, whatever. Leave it once you are done. Generally there is no reason to remove it.
962936
I certainly wouldn't want a fan such as this outside in rain just like most electrical appliances. I don't even see certification for use outside be it under covered conditions like patio even. I have use one for inside protected garage tho and its much hard on them. Nickel coating isn't like stainless or hard chrome for that usage.
553504
I would not think so. The unit is well built and fairly robust, but it has openings for the enclosure vent fan and panel slides. I would not use mine in a rain event.
155984
The fan is definitely designed to be mounted on the inside. To install outside, you'd likely have to build a frame on which to mount the fan, and then mount the frame and fan to the exterior wall. As far as weather protection, I'm really not sure.
869939
I have used this type of fan for years. And yes you can take it apart by taking out some screws on both sides, but i like to just spray it down with the garden hose and then let it dry for the day.
384747
Yes, use a small battery operated fan and you will be fine. The rain fly cuts down the air flow, so use a fan
1932439
I keep mine outside but it is under cover of my overhang so it is not in the rain. Winter store it on garage and still use it when weather is nice
467522
No. The fan is in the side of the container and draws air from the outside in and should not be blocked when working. To my knowledge, it is not waterproof.
39864
I use mine outside every year. I would not recommend it being left out in the rain however as the water would get directly to the motor.
1415511
We put the fans inside, you could put it outside, I think, if it is well protected from rain. But be prepared for them not to last as long.
1046821
I leave mine attached outside. I put a small roof over it to protect it from the rain
510425
No. The fans needs to be in the open. unless it's open in the back for then.
1635975
It's not rain tight and it has a fan. I would recommend having it inside some sort of building and splicing into the line going out to the pond.
1063564
We live in Florida and use it inside not outside. I think you could, would you want to bring it in if it was gonna rain.