Generally such fans are cheaper than direct drive fans of comparable size.
Belt driven attic fan motor.
The motor is easy to install with the whole house fan in place no need to remove the entire unit.
Belt driven fans are used in heating ventilation air conditioning and cooling hvac systems.
In a belt driven configuration the motor exists independently of the fan blades and at least one belt sometimes more connects the motor to the fan s moving parts.
Open up the windows inside the house turn on the fan and it pulls in cooler outdoor air to replace the warm indoor air dumping it into the attic.
The cx24bdm 2spd 24 inch cool attic belt drive whole house fan offers an energy efficient way to trim cooling costs while keeping your entire home more comfortable and is belt driven for quieter operation.
Belt driven fans offer greater flexibility in terms of rpm speed.
Moreover at least one of the belts or sometimes more would connect the motor of this industrial fan to the moving parts of the fan.
Minimal tools needed for replacement.
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1 3 hp 1725 rpm 2 speed 115v whole house fan motor dayton 3k386.
It is suitable for a home with a 2 000 3 000 square foot attic.
The motor30bd is the replacement motor for the master flow 30 in.
The whole house belt drive pulley allows quieter operation and includes a 2 speed wall switch.
Belt drive attic fan motors.
In case of a belt drive fan the motor is independent of the blades of the fan.
Oemtools 24876 41 99 inch black high velocity belt driven barrel fan 13 300 cfm total airflow control cool your workspace warehouse factory floor and more 3 4 out of 5 stars 11 423 21 423.
Now let us look at some of the benefits of going with this kind of a fan.
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1 3 hp 1725 rpm 115v whole house fan motor dayton 3k384.
Belt drive whole house fan 30bwhfs.
The speed of a fan wheel versus the speed of the motor with a belt drive can be calculated as.
This motor includes the capacitor and is ready for installation.
The fans install in the attic above a central hallway.