Just put in a new bath fan going into my attic and i ran it thru the roof and put insulated 6 inch duct. I've built a small box 'around' the fan and air sealed the box and was about to place the top/lid on this box when it occurred to me that 'perhaps' it might not be best. The fan mfg says it's OK to place insulation over the fan as it produces low amounts of heat. BUTTTT, insulation over the fan would allow that "small" amount of heat to dissipate. If I seal in the box then will that trapped heat be a problem. What are the thoughts of you people "out there""
Well "certainly", I would like to find out "BEFORE" I do any sealing what the general consensus is here on the forum . If it over heats and either burns out ther motor or causes a fire and burns down the house then that would be a real friggin problem after the fact. So the last thing I would want is to be coming back to this forum and saying "yes', I had to dig out all the insulation , then dig out the box, then replace the fan or replace the burnt down house. sooooo, I don't think "telling you" after an issue might be something I'd like to do.
Well "certainly", I would like to find out "BEFORE" I do any sealing what the general consensus is here on the forum . If it over heats and either burns out ther motor or causes a fire and burns down the house then that would be a real friggin problem after the fact. So the last thing I would want is to be coming back to this forum and saying "yes', I had to dig out all the insulation , then dig out the box, then replace the fan or replace the burnt down house. sooooo, I don't think "telling you" after an issue might be something I'd like to do.
I don't think anybody can predict what will happen. If you thought the box will make the fan over heat you wouldn't put it in. .I think if someone thought the box would make the fan over heat they would advise you not to put it in. I don't think it will make a difference either way.
Either if fine. We box them out but we are doing a bunch of other boxes so we have everything up there.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
DIY Home Improvement Forum
3.1M posts
319.5K members
Since 2003
A forum community dedicated to Do it yourself-ers and home improvement enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about tools, projects, builds, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Helping You to Do It Yourself!