Vortex II Vent Fan Reliability Improvement
I recently replaced my Vortex single-speed vent fan with the Vortex II multi-speed reversible fan. While installing the fan, I accidentally dropped the fan on to a soft bed. I was surprised to find ...
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I figured out the switch while I was in the shower this morning... I've also found a couple of PWM speed controllers on eBay that I think will work (one has the reversing switch built in).
I'm also going to pick up another switch and some small LEDs to use as night lights/reading lights. We always use a battery-powered puck-light as a night light for the kids, so this will be the next evolution of that (and I won't keep knocking it off the counter when I'm in there!)
ETA: My only concern is with the speed controller not being weather-proof.... We have a MaxxAir cover over the vent, but during a heavy storm there.s always the potential for some moisture to get in there. I'm not too concerned as the speed control will be at the end farthest from the opening, but it would still be nice if I could coat the unit in potting compound or something similar...
I'm also going to pick up another switch and some small LEDs to use as night lights/reading lights. We always use a battery-powered puck-light as a night light for the kids, so this will be the next evolution of that (and I won't keep knocking it off the counter when I'm in there!)
ETA: My only concern is with the speed controller not being weather-proof.... We have a MaxxAir cover over the vent, but during a heavy storm there.s always the potential for some moisture to get in there. I'm not too concerned as the speed control will be at the end farthest from the opening, but it would still be nice if I could coat the unit in potting compound or something similar...
