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Bathroom exhaust fan Q bigjcw1023 10-11-2007
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Posted by on October 11, 2007, 12:43 am
Is it normal to have some air coming in from the fan into the
bathroom. I have a screen at the end of the exhaust pipe and there is
a flapper damper at the fan itself, factory installed. I cant really
use a sophet vent because it restricts the air flow and causes a
whistling sound when running. There was still air coming in that way
too, but not as much. Had to be windier. Thanks!


Posted by on October 11, 2007, 6:47 am
On Oct 10, 11:43 pm, bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote:
> Is it normal to have some air coming in from the fan into the
> bathroom. I have a screen at the end of the exhaust pipe and there is
> a flapper damper at the fan itself, factory installed. I cant really
> use a sophet vent because it restricts the air flow and causes a
> whistling sound when running. There was still air coming in that way
> too, but not as much. Had to be windier. Thanks!

I think I can assume this condition is when not running. ; )
Cooler air will give you a draft (heavier air).


Posted by jim on October 11, 2007, 6:53 am
On Oct 11, 5:47 am, pheeh.z...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Oct 10, 11:43 pm, bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > Is it normal to have some air coming in from the fan into the
> > bathroom. I have a screen at the end of the exhaust pipe and there is
> > a flapper damper at the fan itself, factory installed. I cant really
> > use a sophet vent because it restricts the air flow and causes a
> > whistling sound when running. There was still air coming in that way
> > too, but not as much. Had to be windier. Thanks!
>
> I think I can assume this condition is when not running. ; )
> Cooler air will give you a draft (heavier air).

Did you put in a s curve in the flex line or whatever you used to duct
as this will cut backdraft alot


Posted by Joseph Meehan on October 11, 2007, 1:24 pm


> On Oct 11, 5:47 am, pheeh.z...@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Oct 10, 11:43 pm, bigjcw1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > Is it normal to have some air coming in from the fan into the
>> > bathroom. I have a screen at the end of the exhaust pipe and there is
>> > a flapper damper at the fan itself, factory installed. I cant really
>> > use a sophet vent because it restricts the air flow and causes a
>> > whistling sound when running. There was still air coming in that way
>> > too, but not as much. Had to be windier. Thanks!
>>
>> I think I can assume this condition is when not running. ; )
>> Cooler air will give you a draft (heavier air).
>
> Did you put in a s curve in the flex line or whatever you used to duct
> as this will cut backdraft a lot

Yes, but it will also decrease the desirable air flow even more.

>


--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




Posted by Joseph Meehan on October 11, 2007, 12:23 pm
> Is it normal to have some air coming in from the fan into the
> bathroom. I have a screen at the end of the exhaust pipe and there is
> a flapper damper at the fan itself, factory installed. I cant really
> use a sophet vent because it restricts the air flow and causes a
> whistling sound when running. There was still air coming in that way
> too, but not as much. Had to be windier. Thanks!
>

I believe you will find that most fans do have some back draft. The
good ones have less. The installation and the air pressure inside the home
will also make a difference. Your home needs some air exchange. For
example when your fan is on, air has to be coming in from somewhere to
replace it.


--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




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