Broan Vertical Discharge Utility Fan, 350 CFM, 6.5 Sones

We installed this fan in our bathroom remodel in 1996. Awesome choice. The room is only 10'x8' and it *totally* protected the finish on our custom cabinets and the painted walls. After 12 years, not One area of steam damage or mold. The motor finally gave out and I can't wait for the new one to arrive tomorrow so I can have another 12 years of a steam-free bathroom :O)

Broan 10" Vertical Discharge fan.

Since this unit discharges upward, you'll need an unfinished attic, or similar space, directly above the fan. I installed a Broan 472 Backdraft Damper/Reducer on top of the fan, which reduces the fan's top 10" opening to 8"; used 8" galvanized duct work, and routed it through an 8" roof vent [also] with a damper. The fan itself contains NO back-draft damper.

Pros:

- It works acceptably.

- Painted sheet-metal steel body and mounting brackets, are strong.

- Grille looks good.

- The fan assembly has an integral external electric box to receive 14/2 cable from your wall switch. The fan motor has a 4" cord which plugs into a dedicated "receptacle" inside the housing, enabling the fan motor to be replaced by simply unplugging it...Read more

The Broan/Nautilus 505 180 CFM Vertical Discharge Fan is an excellent product. It is very hard to find vertical discharge fans for older homes that already have the ducting. This item really fits the bill. Thanks for having this product.