I would like to install a solar vent but have as of yet not done it because of the bad reviews on the longevity of these vents.how would you power the muffin fan
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: September 14, 2012 1:19 PM To: Cn Clist Subject: Stus-List Day/night Solar vents - I'm fed up!!! Touche's Nicro day/night solar vent has died. This is the 3rd or 4th one in about 12 years. The existing vent is a 3 inch. I can only find 2 active brands out there, Nicro and Sunforce. There is another brand, Sunsei or ICP, but it doesn't seem to be designed for "green water". More for being installed on backyard storage sheds. The Sunforce only comes in a 4 inch which will require enlarging the existing cutout. Many of the reviews on the Nicro brand cite early failures, like a year or less. Most of the failures seem to occur with the newer vents. Many boatowners cited good experiences with Nicro vents lasting a decade or better. There are threads on cruising forums about repairing them with parts from the internet. There are also discussions about NiCAD vs NiMH batteries. There are also the DIY projects on installing a muffin fan in the companionway hatch boards, something I'm not really wanting to do. All in all, most seem to roll the dice, buy the Nicro and cross their fingers that it will last a few years. I just sent an email to Marinco/Nicro citing the poor reviews their Nicro vents get and asking if they've made any improvements to increase the service life of the vents. I'll wait and see what they say. Any listers want to chime in on this? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2437/5268 - Release Date: 09/14/12
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