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Old 07-02-2012, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeC1947 View Post
Jimbo did a good job of explaining how a solar tube works. As for the cost, the solar guys want $459 + permit for Sumter County for a 14 inch tube installed. The want $670 for a 22 watt solar attic fan. I'm gonna skip the fan for now.

I have two in my kitchen/living room area, the new one will go in the guest bathroom because there's no window.
Installed one large 2000 cfm solar fan to keep air moving in the attic. The radiant heat barrier does the trick but I just wanted to have constant air movement as moisture can still accumulate.

It lowered the attic temp even more and I like the fact I can look up and see it working. Can feel it also.