Product Description

Galvanized steel, low profile dome, weathered grey powder coat finish. 10W, 17V, thermally protected DC motor. 13" fan blade. Up to 1000 CFM (with multiple panels). 2 year warranty. Solor panel included. This exhaust fan requires adequate air intake for c

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68923 in Home Improvement
• Color: Weathered Grey
• Brand: Ventamatic
• Model: VX1000SOLARWG

Features

• 12.6-Watt 18-Volt DC motor
• No energy costs
• Up to 1000 CFM with additional solar panel
• Attics up to 1,500 square feet
• No wiring to AC main power source

From the Manufacturer
The Ventamatic Solar Powered Roof Attic Ventilator with 12.6 watt 18 volt DC Motor has no energy costs. It comes with a steel flange and weathered grey galvanized steel dome. It has a 12.6 watt multi-Crystal panel. It can handle up to 1,000 CFM with additional solar panel. It is designed for attics up to 1,500 square feet. There is no wiring to the AC main power source. Exhaust fans require a minimum of 600 sq-in of net intake airflow [Net Free Area] in order to function safely and correctly. Ventamatic has provided the ventilation industry with an air of excellence for over 60 years. The factory is 100% powered by wind generated power, 95% of all waste products are recycled and the packaging is recycled cardboard.

Customer Reviews

Well made, and it works well
This is a well made unit, and a good value compared to the competition. It has a larger 12 watt panel while the others have a 10 watt panel. The panel is remotely mounted and includes 20 feet of wire, which is a big advantage in many installations. In my installation, the vent is partly in the shade, but the remote panel made that easy to fix. The solar panel is surprisingly efficient. The motor will run when the panel is shaded, although of course it is running slowly. Because of this, it runs far more than necessary, from sunup to sundown. I'd recommend the thermostat to prevent this. When the panel is aimed straight at the sun, the extra panel isn't necessary. However, that only happens once a day. That is the real advantage of the second panel, to produce enough electricity when the sun isn't directly over the panel.

seems to work as described
The hardest thing about the install was creating the opening for the new vent fan compared to my old vent fan. I was surprised by how much air this can move by just the power of the solar panel. It was very impressive. It even ran when I moved the solar panel away from the sun (obviously at a much slower speed). I have only been on my roof once since I installed and it is working as it should. The solar panel was very solid and was well made, very impressed.

Horrible Company, very poor customer service
I purchased two units for my home, one is working ok, but the other started making loud funny noises and hardly moving. Tried to contact the company for support and still waiting for a response. Dont bother with this trash, buy something a little better or at least from a better company if you ever need their help.