Here is a diy solar attic fan project for 60.
Diy solar attic fan.
Cut two 13 pieces of wood for mounts and painted them as close to the roof tile color as possible.
Build a solar attic fan for around 60 a piece.
Fans must run on dc electricity.
Since i m cheap i refused to pay the 300 for a manufactured solution.
Small automotive fan that you would normally find mounted to the dash of a car or truck.
10 watt solar panel or panel with appropriate output for multiple fans if you so choose.
The attic space in the shop was reaching temperatures of over 130 degrees.
A solar powered attic fan may not be right for everyone s particular situation but definitely worth looking into.
They are 10 watt fans.
Installation is quick with no electrical wiring no expensive electrician and no city permits.
The compact unit is quiet and fully operational right from the box.
Diy solaratticfan is an eco friendly attic venting system that operates on free solar energy.
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.