Diy Solar Attic Fan

Since i m cheap i refused to pay the 300 for a manufactured solution.

Diy solar attic fan.

Small automotive fan that you would normally find mounted to the dash of a car or truck. Build a solar attic fan for around 60 a piece. Fans must run on dc electricity. This was causing condensation inside the shop along the bottom of the insulation.

Here is a diy solar attic fan project for 60. Installation is quick with no electrical wiring no expensive electrician and no city permits. 10 watt solar panel or panel with appropriate output for multiple fans if you so choose. A solar powered attic fan may not be right for everyone s particular situation but definitely worth looking into.

Materials nuts dc powered thermostat 40 watt solar panel 12 volt dc attic fan lumber washers standard plastic electrical box wire connector nuts screws preassembled solar powered attic fan kit rubber butyl sealant z shaped bracket mounts wood screws 14 gauge electrical cable. The compact unit is quiet and fully operational right from the box. There are many simple things one can do to cut down on using electricity in their homes from better insulation to led light bulbs. They are 10 watt fans.

Diy solaratticfan is an eco friendly attic venting system that operates on free solar energy.