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Yea, the reason I want it right now is because I don't have AC, so I want to exchange out the hot air in the evening when its cooler...
Jul 30, 2026
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That's a good point - I haven't done any specific work on that system yet - I just knew I wanted the capability out of the shell, as I...
Jul 28, 2026
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Great tips! I'll keep that in mind as I zero in on a fan. Thankfully it's near dirt cheap to heat with gas here in North Dakota - It...
Jul 28, 2026
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It looks like you are doing it right with the insulation and venting. I'm glad you clarified those points. I'll be honest, I've never...
Jul 28, 2026
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It's hard to tell from this photo, but I have two switched outlets in the ceiling for fans. They are off the center a bit because I am...
Jul 28, 2026
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Thermostatically controlled exhaust fans with insulated dampers, interlocked to air intakes with insulated dampers, are a common thing...
Jul 28, 2026
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I don't think that's too bad of a compromise either. Really, I suppose just keeping the actual air from moving through the fan louvers...
Jul 28, 2026
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If I understand, for the working space, try a couple high volume drum fans. One in and one out. Change out the air pretty quick. Cheap.
Jul 28, 2026
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I don't think they make exactly what you want. Even whole house fans typically have an insulated blanket pulled over them during 6+...
Jul 28, 2026
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Just that someone above had mentioned that non-vented gas heaters create mositure in the space, and my wall mounted and vented gas...
Jul 28, 2026
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I see Menards has this one - which after some research, seems like a pretty decent fan AND price. Still gotta figure out how to...
Jul 27, 2026
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Look in to whole house gable fan....36" x 36". Motorized louvers on both ends of the building would be best to avoid the wind slapping...
Jul 26, 2026
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The entire thing will be conditioned space - I only plan on utilizing the venting either when I have to, or when the outside temp /...
Jul 26, 2026
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Yea from the research i've done, louvers seems to be the best choice - I would build an insulated cover for winter months, which...
Jul 26, 2026
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I'm thinking an exhaust fan with a thermostat up high on the south wall, along with inlet vents down low on the north side. Look...
Jul 26, 2026
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