Diy Solar Attic Fan

They are 10 watt fans.

Diy solar attic fan. Fans must run on dc electricity. Here is a diy solar attic fan project for 60. The attic space in the shop was reaching temperatures of over 130 degrees. Diy solaratticfan is an eco friendly attic venting system that operates on free solar energy.

Small automotive fan that you would normally find mounted to the dash of a car or truck. 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. Since i m cheap i refused to pay the 300 for a manufactured solution. Cut two 13 pieces of wood for mounts and painted them as close to the roof tile color as possible.

This was causing condensation inside the shop along the bottom of the insulation. There are many simple things one can do to cut down on using electricity in their homes from better insulation to led light bulbs. A solar powered attic fan may not be right for everyone s particular situation but definitely worth looking into. Walmart in lubbock tx sells them for 11 a piece.

Build a solar attic fan for around 60 a piece.