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hvac:roof_vent [2019/10/19 14:50]
frater_secessus [sizing]
hvac:roof_vent [2019/10/19 14:51]
frater_secessus [roof vents in winter]
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 The industry standard for RV roof vents is 14"x14".((http://www.arizonarvpartscenter.com/standard-14-x-14-rv-vent-lids-s/468.htm))  OEM vents are often substandard, lacking cowling around the fan that would move more CFM.  The industry standard for RV roof vents is 14"x14".((http://www.arizonarvpartscenter.com/standard-14-x-14-rv-vent-lids-s/468.htm))  OEM vents are often substandard, lacking cowling around the fan that would move more CFM. 
  
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-[[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/83sjqg/for_anyone_wondering_how_much_power_a_maxxair_fan/|{{ https://i.redd.it/ii18f5vmm9l01.jpg?150}}]]Fans will use various levels of power at their different speed settings.  For example, a 10-speed Maxxair consumes between 0.1A at lowest speed to almost 3A at full speed.  See the pic to the right for one user's measurements. 
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 ===== roof vents in winter ===== ===== roof vents in winter =====
 In winter you may want to run the vent on the lowest setting **pulling air into the camper**.  This will preserve your warm air at the roof, contribute to circulation of air, and help control [[hvac:dehumidifier|humidity]]. In winter you may want to run the vent on the lowest setting **pulling air into the camper**.  This will preserve your warm air at the roof, contribute to circulation of air, and help control [[hvac:dehumidifier|humidity]].
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 +[[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/83sjqg/for_anyone_wondering_how_much_power_a_maxxair_fan/|{{ https://i.redd.it/ii18f5vmm9l01.jpg?150}}]]Fans will use various levels of power at their different speed settings.  For example, a 10-speed Maxxair consumes between 0.1A at lowest speed to almost 3A at full speed.  See the pic to the right for one user's measurements.
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