| Fantastic Fan Installation [message #176165] |
Mon, 09 July 2012 17:47  |
GeorgeRud
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Registered: February 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
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I'm finally getting around to installing the Fantastic Fan in the bath module. The Harbor Freight tool does a pretty good job of cutting through the fiberglass ceiling of the bath module, and did OK in helping remove the insulation. The blade got dull much faster than I imagined it would, so does anyone have any preference of replacement blades? It's been my experience that HF blades and drill bits don't last that long.
Now, I can use the trim ring to set the location of the fan cutout in the aluminum ceiling panel. As I really don't like to crawl around on the roof, it may be time to call in a neighbor for his help!
I really like the additional natural light and ventilation that these Fantastic Fans provide. I have two in the coach already ( in the front and rear holes) , and they do a reasonable job of keeping the interior bearable. I'm running the AC today with the coach closed up to see how it does in dropping the temp in the coach over ambient outside temps.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fantastic Fan Installation [message #176178 is a reply to message #176165] |
Mon, 09 July 2012 19:10  |
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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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George,
BE CAREFUL the blades are proprietary; ones for the HF tool may or may not
fit other tools like it and vice versa!
They do make a diamond studded cutting wheel for the HF tool.
HF also sells a 29 piece fractional cobalt drill set for around $50. They
also sell a complete cobalt drill set that has fractional drills, letter
drills, and number drills. IIRC it sells for around $120. THEY LAST!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: George Rudawsky
I'm finally getting around to installing the Fantastic Fan in the bath
module. The Harbor Freight tool does a pretty good job of cutting through
the fiberglass ceiling of the bath module, and did OK in helping remove the
insulation. The blade got dull much faster than I imagined it would, so
does anyone have any preference of replacement blades? It's been my
experience that HF blades and drill bits don't last that long.
Now, I can use the trim ring to set the location of the fan cutout in the
aluminum ceiling panel. As I really don't like to crawl around on the roof,
it may be time to call in a neighbor for his help!
I really like the additional natural light and ventilation that these
Fantastic Fans provide. I have two in the coach already ( in the front and
rear holes) , and they do a reasonable job of keeping the interior bearable.
I'm running the AC today with the coach closed up to see how it does in
dropping the temp in the coach over ambient outside temps.
--
George
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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