How many cfm does this model draw and can it be direct vented
1617084
Don"t know how many cfm but it has three speeds.Yes it can be direct vented
2133060
I do not know. We have it sitting on a counter...it probably is small enough...not sure about venting however
2076860
2.5 would work. I believe a 6 cfm would be better. I started with a 2.5 and had trouble getting to 28hg. the 6cfm does it fast. There is only one valve for suck. The other valve is a thumb release, to release the pressure. I put a 1/4" brass valve and connected a 1/4" npt quick change. then i used a barbed fitting that would be used on a quick change and attached 1/4" vinyl hose. i did the same on the pump for easy breakdown. It is important to have a valve on the suck. This valve shgoul;d be closed when you turn on pump then open. When you are done vacing close valve then turn off pump. This keeps the chamber from receiving contaminant blow-back from pump. This is what i know. Good luck. ps. Contact In Lab Designs (Amber she is very nice) and they will put the valve and quick change on for a fee. then it will be easy to pick up the rest at ACE
1316527
Yes, the exhaust can be vented to the outside of the house. I do not know how many CFM.
1548165
It is capable of being ventless. You'll have to either buy the kit that has the duct work to push the air through the fins or build your own and buy the separate carbon filters that clean the air.
284582
I would NOT use this particular model indoors. It uses propane and needs to be vented.
672414
Yes it is vented. In the front it there is a mesh window. Even if you put the cover down, there is plenty of air flow.
164817
It exhausts through piping (i used dryer type), through attic to vent on side of home. You don't ever want to vent into the attic. That can cause all kinds of problems. It's very quiet and looks great. Not a lot of fan power so best for a smaller bathroom. We are very happy with it.
473052
Agree with all previously posted answers. HOWEVER, this model blows heat very unevenly and develops a very hot "hot spot" in the center. I would buy a different model that has more even heat dispersal.
600161
Depends on the load (ie what it is conected to). in our configuration we are getting about 200 cfm
98371
You need atlest 5 CFM at 90psi you can have lower then 5 but doesn't perform at full potential.
1080234
The exit exhaust blows VERY hot air out. I don't think it would work, the air exiting is much hotter than the machine is cooling. I bought 6 of these, meant to only buy three and had a nightmare with the vendor. See my review before buying. Also, the unit does not cool nearly as well as the description says. It seems to get a SMALL room down to about 73 but no further. A big size room it is marginal at best.
797275
I do not see an airflow rating in the manual. I mounted it 18.5 inches above the cooking surface with a straight out (horizontal) vent to outside the house and it does an excellent job of removing cooking smoke/odors (as tested by my daughter burning breakfast sausage) even on low speed. I would conservatively estimate the air removal to be at least 250 cfm on low speed and over 400 cfm on high. For reference I work in navy propulsion plants and have to verify airflow of various intake and exhaust air systems for periodic maintenance so my estimates should be reasonably accurate. As a side note, on low the noise of the fan is barely noticeable, on high it is slightly louder than calm conversation. Hope this helps.
2009578
Not sure. Are there any obstructions to the outside venting? The cooling (compressor) will cycle on and off, but it shouldn't be doing that in short bursts.
1488307
It has a fan & the unit is controlled by a thermostat. Don't know the CFM. I own a Eden Pure & 2 Comfort Furnaces each of which I paid over double the price of the Lifesmart. This is a better heater and I use it as my center of the house auxiliary heat and my furnace runs very little. I broke my 1600 Sq Ft ranch home into 3 zones with the 3 Infrared heaters & save hundreds on propane without raising my electric bill enough to equal the savings in propane. PLUS we are warm! The forced air furnace was NOT efficient. I did have individual 20amp circuit breaker lines installed to increase efficiency & prevent popping the breakers. Hope this helps.
173318
No. To small and low cfm.You will need a 16 to 18 inch fan that flows at least 4000cfm,or a dual fan setup.
1982191
I have run it with 90 cfm, but on a intermittent basis. For shop or continuous work, plan on at least 110-125 cfm. And have a generous tank handy!