Attic Fans: Powered by the Sun

Reviewed by:
The Old House Web

Solar power not only saves on energy costs, but on installation headaches, too. This attic fan is powered wholly by the sun, so no wiring is needed.

It pulls 850 cubic feet per minute and can provide ventilation for 1,200 square feet. The fan is made of 14 gauge aluminum, with stainlness steel flashing and shroud.

Shown here is the 10-watt fan, but a 20-watt fan is also offered, which ventilates 1,800 squre feet and draws in 1200 cfm.

  • Solar attic fan measures 27-1/4" x 6-1/4".
  • Price is $295 (10 watts) and $415 (20 watts) (October 2006).


    Supplier: The Skylight Guys

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