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 sandles
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 Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? 
#134091 - 10/18/08 09:16 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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this may be a dumb question.... If you had a 1000cfm squirrel cage blower laying around is there a way you could use it in a duct system that is pulling fresh air from one room, going through the attic and splitting it having one split going to a 6" air cooled light that then goes outside and the other split pouring fresh air into the room? I could draw up a diagram if I need to.
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 Magash
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Registered: 04/21/08
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: sandles]
#134112 - 10/18/08 10:09 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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It may work but I don't know how well. That is if I fully get what your plan is.
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Dr. Penguin
Registered: 05/19/08
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: Magash]
#134190 - 10/19/08 02:03 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yes, that will work fine. Try to get a square (squirrel cage) to 8" or 12" adapter. Next, get an 8" or 12" respectively, 'Y' adapter and hook up your ducting. Smell will be a problem with this solution as the room will have positive pressure, be warned.
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sandles
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: Dr. Penguin]
#134236 - 10/19/08 08:33 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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so there should be more exhaust than intake?
I think I changed my mind, what about this scenario:
8" Can Filter->8" Inline Fan->6" Reducer->2 or 3 600s->Outside
Will the 2 CH/A vents in the room bring in enough fresh air you think? Should I run a smaller fresh air line in?
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Dr. Penguin
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: sandles]
#134240 - 10/19/08 09:18 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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That is a much more efficient use of your fan power. If you have an extremely high cfm rated fan you might need an active intake but just a vent from the outside connected to some flex ducting should serve your purpose well enough, just make sure you put a filter on it.
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sandles
Registered: 10/16/08
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: Dr. Penguin]
#134281 - 10/19/08 01:11 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Why would the intake need a filter? Or am I misunderstanding the last part.
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Dr. Penguin
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: sandles]
#134286 - 10/19/08 01:28 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Not a carbon filter, but a mesh dust/insect/pest filter if the intake is coming from outside. I use a furnace filter.
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BlargIAmDead
Registered: 06/01/08
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: Dr. Penguin]
#134778 - 10/20/08 03:59 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Neat trick I've seen. Use pantyhose  . Flexible AND stylish 
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impgl
Registered: 04/20/08
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: BlargIAmDead]
#134842 - 10/20/08 07:40 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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i've used panty hose before and the panty hose ended up getting sucked through the ducting and fucking up fan.
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Dr. Penguin
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: impgl]
#134847 - 10/20/08 07:44 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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BlargIAmDead
Registered: 06/01/08
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Re: Is there a way to use a squirrel cage inline? [Re: Dr. Penguin]
#135114 - 10/21/08 10:50 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Hahahahah......Oh shit...Sorry to hear that .
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