Remote/Ducted Fans
These products have been designed for remotely venting areas where heat is a problem. These areas can include equipment rooms and closets, as well as racks, projector enclosures and built-in cabinetry.
Important Note: EC (Electronically Controlled) Fans are the latest and much improved fan technology and should be exclusively used by professionals. The fan still runs on standard AC voltage but the motor is DC making it more efficient (green) and also easier more reliably controlled. This is much like using magnetic bearing fans while all other's are stuck in the dark ages with ball bearing fans!
Quick Reference To Remote Venting
- Inline Duct Fan - The 'standard' inline duct fan is intended for residential applications. It is a quality 2-speed unit that is quiet, efficient, and nice option for more budget conscious applications.
- Inline Duct Fan Pro - The professional series of inline duct fans are intended for commercial, residential, and industrial applications. It is a top quality 2-speed unit that is quiet, efficient, and nice option for most any applications. One of the biggest differences between the 'standard' and professional version is that housing. The standard version is an ABS housing while the pro version is polypropylene which holds up a little better over time and can be installed in higher temperature areas...
- Inline Duct Fan EC PRO - The EC versions of the IDF units are utilize the 'pro' style fan but are 'Electronically Controlled' (EC Controllable). What this means is that while the fans are high voltage fans, they can be controlled using low voltage signals/controllers. This means the units can be controlled with all of the Cool Components controllers for the most versatility available.
Packages
- Inline Duct Fan - Enclosure Vent System - The Inline Duct Fan - Enclosure Vent System is ideal for venting enclosures such as cabinets, projector enclosures and racks
- Inline Duct Fan - Ceiling Vent System - The Inline Duct Fan - Ceiling Vent System is ideal for remotely venting equipment rooms and closets.
For Additional Info on Cooling Recessed TVs and Projectors, Scroll to the Bottom of this Page
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Professional vs Non-Pro/Retail Products and Companies
It is very important to NEVER vent air out of the home! The only exceptions are bathroom and kitchen venting as that air is considered undesireable where air that is simply heated by components should be recirculated through the house. HVAC systems are designed to recirculate air and in the summer, warm air from the house is simply reprocessed into cooler air. In the winter, that heated air can be utilized as part of the HVAC system as well.
When venting out of the home though, that air is replaced by air from either the attic or outside which can be hot, humid, dusty, smelly, etc. It takes more energy for the HVAC to 'condition' that air than air simply heated by components.