Solar Powered Radon Fan

Active suction systems reduce radon gas concentrations by 50 to 99 while passive suction systems reduce concentrations by only 30 to 70.

Solar powered radon fan.

The only other tests i could run would be to shut off the breaker for the whole house which would simulate a power outage. Not only that this ventilation system will help greatly reduce your homes radon levels. The radon fan must be strong enough to make up for it though. Large 12v dc box fan.

This radon fan is designed for moderate to good air flow working most effectively with sub slab or sub material conditions ranging from about 4 in. Reinforced polymer fan brushless dc motor and five individually balanced fan blades all come standard. The perfect solution for radon mitigation systems the aura solar pvc cap optimizes the cubic feet per minute cfm for the in line fan and eliminates back pressure traditionally caused by using t fitting or two 90 degree elbow fittings. The radonaway rp145c radon fan is built to resist moisture and can be mounted inside or outside on a 3 in.

I recently did an analysis of a neighbor s active radon mitigation system. Excessive humidity levels in crawl spaces is the leading cause of premature rotting of support columns joists floors and beam supports. Schedule 40 pvc vent pipe using 3. You can always add a fan later on if radon levels.

The yellowblue crawl space fan is perfect for ventilating your crawl space. All of our solar powered attic fans led lighting products are eligible to receive a 30 federal tax credit on both the cost of the product and installation. Keep your basement dry smelling fresh clean solar energy basement ventilation systems use solar power to keep basements dry smelling fresh and clean. The aura solar fan pvc cap is an excellent choice for exhausting gases and vapors.

The fan runs 24hrs 365days drawing between 65 85w. In this power market the residential delivered price is 016 kwh 24h x 365d x 0 065 to 0 085 kw x 0 16 kwh 91 119 year operating cost. W motor speed control easy diy. However if your radon gas concentrations are at the low end of the scale a passive system may work just fine.

Fan is powered using a single 100 watt solar panel or 12v battery. Of clean size 4 6 gravel to very loose soil. Under the heading wind powered radon mitigation a small epiphany. The remington solar foundation crawl space ventilation fan is solar powered or optional 110 volt hybrid compatible and provides up to 240 cfm for up to 1 300 sq ft.

Then i could see how fast the radon levels rise with no power no fans not extra air draw on anything.