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What is an Inline Duct Fan?

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What is an Inline Duct Fan? Simply put, an inline duct fan is a fan that is installed right inside of ductwork instead of at one of the ends. These are used in many situations where a visible ventilation fan is either unwanted or isn't powerful enough to send air all the way through the ducts. Here are some of the situations in which you should consider this type of ventilation fan: When You Don't Want to See the Fan Using an in line fan for cosmetic reasons is most common in residential settings, but it is also done in...

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Do Duct Booster Fans Work?

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Updated January 11, 2024 Yes, duct booster fans can improve air flow in heating and cooling systems, especially in rooms that are far from the HVAC unit.But knowing a little more about how and why duct booster fans work can help determine if they’re the right solution for you.Which is why in this post, we’ll dive into the mechanics, benefits, and considerations for using duct booster fans in your home or office heating and cooling system. Let’s get started. Reasons Why Airflow Seems Low At some point, every person puts their hand up to a vent to make sure air...

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Which Motor Is Used in a Blower?

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Which Motor Is Used in a Blower?   Blowers are important for so many applications, but they come in enough variety that it can be difficult to discern which device is really the best for a given job. Understanding how the blowers work can help with decision making. For the most part, an industrial blower fan will use one of two types of motors: direct drive and drive belt. Here are the key differences between the two. Direct Drive As the name implies, the rotating part of the motor is directly connected to the fan of the blower — usually via...

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What Is The Use Of A Blower?

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What Is The Use Of A Blower?   A blower fan is different from other fans in one major area. Fans will use blades to force out and circulate air, but a blower (which may also be called a centrifugal fan) will have impellers that create a different air movement pattern. Which is right for your application - a fan or a blower? Well, it all depends on the volume and force of air you need. For general comfort and air movement through work areas, there are industrial fans to fit most every need. But, for environments where hazardous particles...

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Blower vs Fan: What’s the Difference & Which is Right for You?

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Updated November 30, 2023 Figuring out how to bring fresh air into your working environment can pose a lot of difficult-to-answer questions. With so many different options available to you, how do you narrow down what’s right for your space?  While many individuals think a blower fan and an exhaust fan are one in the same, they each have their unique properties that make them vastly different.  Both of these options are engineered to circulate air throughout a space, with the main difference being the way they complete this circulation.  In this post, we’ll cover the differences between a blower vs...

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