Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones
180 CFM 6.5 Sones
Includes on/off rotary switch - no wall switch to wire
Housing adjusts to fit walls from 4-1/2 inches to 9-1/2 thick and has a 8-3/8-Inch diameter sleeve
Specially designed polymeric fan blade
Built in damper minimizes backdrafts for energy efficiency
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The Broan/Nautilus 180 cfm direct discharge fan helps eliminate humidity from laundry rooms, tobacco smoke from rec rooms and workshops, or cooking fumes from kitchens. The fan is capable of filtering 180 cubic feet of air per minute at 6.5 sones, and the housing adjusts to fit walls 4-1/2-to-9-1/2-inches thick. The fan comes complete with a built-in damper to minimize backdrafts and an 11-1/2-inch square metal grille. The fan is backed with a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.
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Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones
This review is from: Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)
Broan/Nautilus 180 CFM Direct Discharge Fan #509S I purchased this exhaust fan to replace the one in our 1950's home. The original was the same company (NuTone) and was probably about 20+ years old. I was happy to discover this was just about the same size and seemed to be the only option that had a on off switch on the fan instead of having to wire it to a light switch... I really liked that option. Installation was good, instructions were easy to follow. I knew when I bought it that it would be loud.. and MAN is that true! Luckily we don't run it for long periods of time. My only complaint is that it lacks support screws to anchor it into the wall. Since the existing hole in the wall was about .25" larger in diameter, the fan unit sits loosly in the hole. So you can wiggle it if you grab it. I would have liked to see...Read more
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This review is from: Broan Model 509S 8-Inch Through-Wall Utility Fan with Integral Rotary Switch, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)
This fan works great, the on/off knob is very short, so your install location will have to make this work. I had to wire in a switch to make it work. It really moves air, but man is it loud.
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