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Questions and Answers for QuietCool 40-Watt Hybrid Solar/Electric Powered Roof Mount Attic Fan with Included Inverter for Nighttime Cooling

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Model #AFR SLR-40

Store SKU #1004742805

40-Watt Hybrid Solar/Electric Powered Roof Mount Attic Fan with Included Inverter for Nighttime Cooling
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  • Heavy-duty steel housing for enhanced strength and durability
  • Features a solar panel that powers the fan and saves the energy
  • Backed by 15-year warranty
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caret
Q:It's solar powered, correct? Then why does the video show him plugging it into a regular outlet??????
by|Jul 28, 2023
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A:  It comes with an ac/dc inverter, which is basically a ?power cord? so you can plug it into an outlet to run at night.

by|Jul 29, 2023

    A:  There are two ways for this unit to get power, 1) Solar panel that directly powers the motor. 2) An AC/DC inverter power cord that can power the fan at night or on cloudy days.

    by|Aug 29, 2023
      caret
      Q:I assume this can be installed on a metal roof?
      by|Jul 24, 2023
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      A:  As a solar installer, I never recommend making holes in a metal roof. if necessary though, just be sure to seal the hell out of it!

      by|Aug 13, 2023
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        Q:How can you claim to cover 2000 sf if your CFM's are only 791? To properly ventilate an attic, a person would require 700-800 CFM's per 1,000 sf, depending on pitch and color of shingles. At 40 watts, most attic fans would produce 1600 CFM's...
        by|Jul 22, 2023
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        A:  The spec sheet for the AFR SLR-40 states it outputs 1132 CFMs and is recommended for attics up to 1500 CFM on there.

        by|Feb 23, 2024
          caret
          Q:Could this be mounted on garage ceiling to duct up to attic?
          by|Jul 21, 2023
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          A:  We would not recommend that, the duct would create to much pressure on that motor as well you would be losing out on solar power

          by|Jul 21, 2023
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            Q:What are the preset on and off settings?
            by|Jul 21, 2023
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            A:  This fan turns on when its over 88* and off when it dips below 77*.

            by|Jul 28, 2023
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              Q:Can this be used on an insulated outdoor shed without an attic space?
              by|Jul 20, 2023
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              A:  Hello, As long as the fan has sufficient intake air then that install should be fine.

              by|Mar 25, 2024
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                Q:Does the motor have brushes
                by|Jul 16, 2023
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                A:  Our solar fans have ECM brushless motors.

                by|Jul 28, 2023
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                  Q:Can it be hard wired?
                  by|Jul 15, 2023
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                  A:  According to the product details, yes it can be hard wired.

                  by|Jul 28, 2023
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                    A:  Yes. There is an adapter. But it has a thermostat, so it will automatically shut off. 

                    by|Jul 17, 2023

                      A:  Probably not, it has a 120v AC to 12v DC adapter.

                      by|Aug 31, 2023
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                        caret
                        Q:Do you do installations of the attic fan and what is the price. That's a solar fan
                        by|Jul 5, 2023
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                        Q:I am having a new roof installed and a 500 sf section is flat. Should I mount this on a 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 curb? I am having a new membrane installed on top of new 2" foam board. House is in Las Vegas.
                        by|Jul 2, 2023
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                        Power Type

                        Hybrid (Solar/Electric) Powered

                        Electric Powered

                        Hybrid (Solar/Electric) Powered

                        Hybrid (Solar/Electric) Powered

                        Features

                        Adjustable Solar Panels, Built-in Screen, Built-in Thermostat, Corrosion Resistant, Thermostat Controlled, Weather Resistant

                        Built-in Thermostat, Speed Control

                        Adjustable Solar Panels, Built-in Humidistat, Built-in Screen, Built-in Thermostat, Corrosion Resistant, Thermostat Controlled, UV Resistant, Weather Resistant, Wildlife Guard

                        Adjustable Thermostat, Built-in Screen, Fixed Solar Panels

                        Ventilation Type

                        Roof

                        Exhaust

                        Roof

                        Roof

                        Rough Opening Width (in.)

                        14 in

                        17.25 in

                        14.5 in

                        15

                        Intake/Exhaust

                        Exhaust

                        Exhaust

                        Intake/Exhaust

                        Exhaust