Advice on Air Return
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NICE basement !!Glad to hear that the heating issue is working so good,guess it took time to warm all the mass of everything down there.
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That fan fits in very well,if it works well you may have the air distribution problem solved,keep the updates coming, I find it very disappointing when a thread ends with no conclusion. Thanks for the update,it & future updates may help someone else "arrive " quicker.
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Oh, this thing def solved the air dist problem. Its a sealed top, so it pulls air from the sides and pushes down.. And it also has a grid that spins the other way to make the air tornado. My stairwell isnt hot anymore and temp jumped to 73-74 within 25 minutes and has been that way since this morning. Im super happy!
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Well,stupid me, I thought that fan was in the bottom of your duct work ! that's a good idea,especially if it has low power consumption,is quiet ,is durable & doesn't make it too drafty feeling.
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Nope, its a 2' x 2' fan that is a direct replacement for a ceiling tile. And you cant even feel or hear it run on low. Was pricy.. Like 150.00, but was worth it to me.
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I've been watching since you started the thread. I'll be honest, I thought you were totally nuts for trying to move heat downstairs that way.
You've proven that heat can be moved downstairs, and that it can be further moved by use of the fan you purchased.
The best part is...............You are happy and warm.
You've proven that heat can be moved downstairs, and that it can be further moved by use of the fan you purchased.
The best part is...............You are happy and warm.
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