What I had done is put a strip fluorescent light in the bedroom and use that old fixture installed next to the new fantastic fan. When the old vent was out I drilled a hole through the ceiling brace for the wires. We now have more light in the bedroom and a better light in the kitchen.
Well, we are low light people ourselves. In fact, most of the lighting we use is dimmed down (saves a bunch when boondocking).
The fan actually lets in more light than the old fixture before.
And we did get the rain sensor and it has already worked. I watched one day when a minor sprinkle passed overhead. The fan closed and shut off. Then about 10 minutes later, after the hot sun came back out (typical Northern Nevada weather) the fan opened back up. NICE!!!
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Originally Posted by chuck
So...what are you gonna do for a light fixture in place of the one that went out with the old vent? anything?
With regard to external covers over the vents, Fantastic has this to say in the FAQ's on their website:
"Q.
DO YOU RECOMMEND VENT COVERS?
A.
Vent covers restrict the airflow of your Fan-Tastic Vent by about sixty percent. In addition, covering your vent requires more frequent cleaning due to dust and dirt accumulation. Although we do not recommend any cover over your Fan-Tastic Vent, it will not void your warranty."
If you want to run your fantastic fan in the rain, put it on high, then switch to open. As soon as the fan starts to run, grab the knob on the cover opener and hold it so that it won't open any further. As soon as it quits trying to open, you can let go. This tip was given to me by the Fantastic Fan people a few years ago at International.
There is an article in the recent Vintage Advantage on how to use the old, flat cover on the fantastic fan for the vintage look on the outside. You might think about it.
Bill
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As to the judicious use of adhesives and sealers I heartily agree!
Too much is as bad as not enough.
I like a little to squeeze out whan fully tightened/secured, just not enough to have to wipe off.
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I like a little to squeeze out when fully tightened/secured, just not enough to have to wipe off.
The neat trick is to use blue painter tape. Once all the cutting is done and the fan fits where you want it, run the tape all around the fan flange on the outside. I kept the tape about 1/8" away from the flange. You then use the sealant goo and replace the fan.
When I squished the fan down the extra came out onto the tape. A fast run around w/ a fingertip to make it pretty and carefully remove the tape.
Go drink beer. It is important to complete this task in the proper order.
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