Diy Solar Attic Fan

The attic space in the shop was reaching temperatures of over 130 degrees.

Diy solar attic fan. There are many simple things one can do to cut down on using electricity in their homes from better insulation to led light bulbs. Small automotive fan that you would normally find mounted to the dash of a car or truck. Fans must run on dc electricity. 10 watt solar panel or panel with appropriate output for multiple fans if you so choose.

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. This was causing condensation inside the shop along the bottom of the insulation. Installation is quick with no electrical wiring no expensive electrician and no city permits.

Cut two 13 pieces of wood for mounts and painted them as close to the roof tile color as possible. They are 10 watt fans. Build a solar attic fan for around 60 a piece. Walmart in lubbock tx sells them for 11 a piece.

Here is a diy solar attic fan project for 60.