Nutone or Fan-Tech In Line Fan??

[beachwalker]

While prepping to foam our roof to solve a condensation problem with our ducts in the attic, we discovered our builder never connected a duct to the bath fan. It has been blowing the humid air into the attic and roof line of the vaulted ceiling. We can't get to it now, so we are going with plan B....

We are going to install an in line fan in the attic with the return high up on the wall at the highest point, just above the shower.

We have narrowed the field to Nutone ILF250 and Fantech REG140. The Nutone seems to have a little more output, and both claim to be quiet, so does anyone have any experience with either one? Master bath is 1880 cubic feet and based on what I have read about 250 cfm is about right.

Thanks.

[coolwhip]

That is a 6in. inlet and outlet fan. Seem like alot for a fart fan. Usually bath fans have a 4in. connector and are vented in 4in. pipe. Make sure that you insulate the duct in the attic.

[beachwalker]

This is a large master bath with whirlpool bath and steam shower. At just over 200 square feet, it has a vaulted ceiling running from 8' to 9'-6". I was going by the 8 turns per hour general rule. (The toilet is in its own room with its own fan.)

Its primary purpose is to exhaust humidity in the summer. I figured if it was too big I could always put a variable speed control on there. But if it is too small I would end up doing the whole job over. I hate when that happens.

[dan sw fl]

Originally posted by beachwalker
This is a large master bath with whirlpool bath and Steam shower. At just over 200 square feet, it has a vaulted ceiling running from 8' to 9'-6".

For a Steam shower,
you may wish to look at ~400 CFM (i.e. FR200 or larger) and add the speed controller Now.

[coolwhip]

Wouldnt a large exhaust fan defeat the purpose of a steam shower? Definatly add the speed controller.

[beachwalker]

Thanks for the input. The steam shower is enclosed and only the steam or humid air in the case of a shower escapes when you open the door or the glass panel at the top of the door. The return for the exhaust is directly above it.

Anyone know of a combination timer and variable speed control so the fan will shut off after a set period of time?

[coolwhip]

Go to the fantec web site. Im sure they have something or call fantech support.

[beachwalker]

coolwhip:

Yes, I have visited both sites. We have narrowed the field to Nutone ILFK250 and Fantech REG140. The Nutone has higher cfm's, but only one year warranty. The Fantech, has lower cfm's, but three year warranty. I was hoping for some feedback from someone who may have used both. Thanks.

[coolwhip]

I have used both. I think the fantec may be liile quieter but not much. They are both constructed very well. Other than that, I cant think of any differences besides some cfm ratings.

In addition, the white fans are for outdoor use.