CarlH
Member
I'm about to replace the ventilation fan in small half bath and the only thing that gives me pause is the fact that I will have no overhead access. I am looking at installing a Panasonic since it can mounted from under to a header. There is a flange on the fan housing for this type of mount. As long as there is enough slack in the existing wiring and I use a flexible duct to connect the van to the existing duct I think I might be able to pull this off. Even though there is no overhead access, the hole will be 10" x 10" with about +20" of space between the drywall and the floor above. This should give me enough space to modify the existing header and duct. If push comes to shove, I can cut out some more of the drywall for access since the room is going to be repainted when I am all done.
Install instructions for the fan:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/ventilation_central/pdfs/05VK1-E.pdf
There is one alternative, and that is Broan has a retrofit kit that is made for this type of install where you hook up the duct to a frame, prior to putting the housing in place.
http://broan.com/display/router.asp?ProductID=100748
The problem with this fan is that it is a bit of overkill for such a small bathroom and it is a noisier than the Panasonic. One of the main reasons why I am replacing the fan is because the existing fan so noisy and close to the family room. The other reason is that I am not sure it is up to current safety standards.
http://www.electrical-forensics.com/Motors/BathroomFans/BathroomFans.html
I am open to any thoughts or suggestions before I take the plunge.
Install instructions for the fan:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/ventilation_central/pdfs/05VK1-E.pdf
There is one alternative, and that is Broan has a retrofit kit that is made for this type of install where you hook up the duct to a frame, prior to putting the housing in place.
http://broan.com/display/router.asp?ProductID=100748
The problem with this fan is that it is a bit of overkill for such a small bathroom and it is a noisier than the Panasonic. One of the main reasons why I am replacing the fan is because the existing fan so noisy and close to the family room. The other reason is that I am not sure it is up to current safety standards.
http://www.electrical-forensics.com/Motors/BathroomFans/BathroomFans.html
I am open to any thoughts or suggestions before I take the plunge.