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    Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 10:32am
Originally posted by CharlieM

Doug,If you look into this fan I'd be interested in your evaluation. I have the OEM "Lil' Screamer" , also made by Hengs, in my bath and I was considering replacing it with a Fanrastic. I had also planned to do the resistor thing as David did because even the FF on low is more than I need. I also dont need a multi-speed, reversing, thermostat controlled fan in the bath. I just need a quiet, slow and inexpensive upgrade. David may have found it.David: Thanks for the tip.





You are welcome & happy to help. This is one of those few times in life (for me, anyway) that taking the cheaper route worked out well. This fan will blow a lot of air! My resistor is probably equal to the Fantastic Fan on the "medium" speed setting. A variable resistor would be nice to fine tune the speed but, I used what I had on hand in my parts/junk box. (They do make a 3 speed model but more $$$).

Also, the circular screen is very easy to clean...a short twist and it comes right out.

It sounds like you may want yours even slower than I have mine. If you need help figuring the resistor value (fixed or variable), just say and one of us can help (should you decide to get one).
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It sounds like you may want yours even slower than I have mine. If you need help figuring the resistor value (fixed or variable), just say and one of us can help (should you decide to get one).

Raising hand. I do, I do. Even if I did dig out one of my old EE textbooks, it probably wouldn't help.

Do we need to know the "low" voltage and amperage of the Fantastic fan on "low" to figure out correct resistor for, say, 50% reduction? Is there any heat issue? Should we just buy a Radio Shack handful and test?

Interesting solution!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 1:27pm
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 1:34pm
Originally posted by David

Tech, 
If you have not seen these, ...

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/vortex-replacement-vent-fan-upgrade/49448

Interesting, no I hadn't seen this before, I might have gone for that had I known!  For better or worse I've already ordered (and received) one of these all-in-one models:  http://www.maxxair.com/products/maxxfan/maxxfan_deluxe_manual.php
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 2:31pm
That looks like a nice one!
A couple of years ago, when I was pondering replacing my "Lil Screamer", I was looking at those. Then, I found the Vortex and decided to take a $60 gamble. Worst case, I would have gone back to plan "A" and bought the one you have purchased.

In order to not pirate the thread, I'm going to open a thread in the tips, tricks, maintenance topic about slowing down fan speed. Hopefully, some our electrical gurus will chime in with their thoughts.
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