Radon Fan Installation In Attic

You ll probably need to add an outlet to plug in the fan.

Radon fan installation in attic.

Radon systems create condensation within the suction and exhaust pipes. This radon fan is designed for moderate to good air flow working most effectively with sub slab or sub material conditions ranging from about 4 in. In the attic the pipe runs to an in line fan that runs 24 7. In cold environments this condensation can freeze and effect the life of the radon vent fan.

First and foremost rather than having the fan and venting pipes on the outside of the home an interior system means that the only visible component on the outside is the vent stack that rises through the roof. The fan is situated in the attic or usually at the top of the system. Radon fans and electrical components are out. If you have a radon level of around 4pci l the level of radon being pushed out of the exhaust side of the fan can be many times higher even into the 100s of pci l.

The purpose of a radon fan is to draw radon from out of the soil below the home and release it safety above the house. Radon fans are better protected from the elements. The pipe exits the attic through the roof. Insulation around the pipe helps minimize condensation inside pipes run in unheated attics.

Schedule 40 pvc vent pipe using 3. Benefits of a radon mitigation system installed in the attic the radon system is hidden. A fan creates suction in the pipe drawing air out of the soil beneath the house and pushing it out above the house allowing it to disperse. When a radon system is installed in the attic space the fan and all electrical components are also located in the.

Electrical components are out of reach. The radon system is hidden. The other crucial element to install is the fan. Run the pipe to a fan.

Radon fans inside attic spaces are better protected from the freeze and thaw cycle.