Crawlspace moisture & Condensation control fan



$95.00 Ref: 46264901

 

Eliminate crawlspace moisture / condensation:

• Reduces moisture content and mold potential in crawl spaces, floor joists, flooring, and other support wood.
• Circulates air in crawl space
• Removes radon gas
• Automatic operation
• Temperature or humidity activated
• Reduces potential for airborne mold infiltration into home.
• Reduces conditions conducive to termite potential

The Eliminator Foundation Vent Fan is a motorized fan designed to circulate fresh air in a home or building crawl space to eliminate cancer-causing radon gas and reduce moisture that can lead to mold formation and termite infestation. The Eliminator attaches to virtually any standard foundation vent. It is wired for automatic operation when the temperature exceeds 50oF. An optional de-humidistat activates the fan when humidity exceeds the owner-determined setting (20%–80%) in conjunction with the built-in temperature control. The temperature control is shielded from the sun to prevent false readings that could lead to costly operation during cold weather.With the Eliminator, air changes are increased dramatically for better moisture removal and control. The Eliminator can be used to ventilate crawl spaces without foundation vents. (See excerpt from residential building code on the back page of this report.) The Eliminator is designed to be mounted to a new or existing crawl space vent. An optional, adjustable dehumidistat can be used to operate the unit at varying levels of relative humidity. This optional control can be wired in place of, or in series with, the standard temperature switch and can operate up to two Eliminator units.

Note: The de-humidistat is designed to be installed remotely, so it can be placed in the crawl space where moisture is most likely to accumulate. Adjustable from 20%- 80%.

Facts about radon, mold, and moisture.

Radon is a radioactive gas that is considered to be a health hazard affecting indoor air quality worldwide. Radon gas is the second most common cause of lung cancer in the United States. One in fifteen homes in the U.S. has a high level of radon.­

According to a study by the Mayo Clinic, nearly all chronic sinus infections are a result of mold. Since up to 40% of the air we breathe in the home can come from the crawl space, mold in the crawl space means mold in the home. The EPA recommends to keep humidity levels in the crawl space to 40%–50% to reduce the likelihood of mold formation.

Excess moisture in a crawl space can have serious consequences. Not only can it lead to mold formation, it also increases termite potential and can increase the potential for rot in floor joists, cross members, and sub-flooring. Moisture level in wood should be less than 20%. In high humidity areas, that number can easily exceed 30%. To maintain safe moisture levels, experts recommend a plastic moisture barrier on the ground in combination with a vent fan such as the Eliminator.

With the Eliminator, air changes are increased dramatically for better moisture removal and control. The Eliminator can be used to ventilate crawl spaces without foundation vents. (See excerpt from residential building code on the back page of this report.) The Eliminator is designed to be mounted to a new or existing crawl space vent. It is controlled by a temperature switch which activates the motor at or above 50°F. An optional, adjustable de-humidistat can be used to operate the unit at varying levels of relative humidity. This optional control can be wired in place of, or in series with, the standard temperature switch and can operate up to two Eliminator units.

Voltage	115 vac
Amps	.60 amps
Cubic Feet per Minute	135 CFM
Housing Material	Galvanized Steel
Number of Units Required	1 per 1,000 square ft. of crawl space
Temperature Switch Operation	Above 50°F
Optional De-humidistat	Adjustable from 20%- 80%

Mounting Plate Dimensions - 14 3/8" x 6 7/8"

Code: Section 409 Crawl Space of Family Dwelling Code.
The space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth under any building (except such space as is occupied by a basement or cellar) shall be provided with ventilation openings through foundation walls or exterior walls. Ventilation openings shall be provided with corrosion-resistant wire mesh, with the least dimension being 1/8 inch (3.2 mm.) The minimum net area of ventilation openings shall not be less than 1 square foot for each 150 square feet of crawl space area. One such ventilating opening shall be within 3 feet of each corner of said building.

Exceptions: Ventilation opening may be omitted when continuously operated mechanical ventilation is provided at a rate of 1.0 cfm for each 50 square feet of crawl space floor area and ground surface is covered with an approved vapor barrier material

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