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.
Diy solar attic fan.
The attic space in the shop was reaching temperatures of over 130 degrees.
Small automotive fan that you would normally find mounted to the dash of a car or truck.
Here is a diy solar attic fan project for 60.
A solar powered attic fan may not be right for everyone s particular situation but definitely worth looking into.
There are many simple things one can do to cut down on using electricity in their homes from better insulation to led light bulbs.
The compact unit is quiet and fully operational right from the box.
10 watt solar panel or panel with appropriate output for multiple fans if you so choose.
Cut two 13 pieces of wood for mounts and painted them as close to the roof tile color as possible.
Walmart in lubbock tx sells them for 11 a piece.
Fans must run on dc electricity.
They are 10 watt fans.
Diy solaratticfan is an eco friendly attic venting system that operates on free solar energy.
Build a solar attic fan for around 60 a piece.