Radon Fan Installation In Attic

Benefits of a radon mitigation system installed in the attic the radon system is hidden.

Radon fan installation in attic.

Run the pipe to a fan. Radon fans are better protected from the elements. The fan is situated in the attic or usually at the top of the system. Radon fans inside attic spaces are better protected from the freeze and thaw cycle.

This radon fan is designed for moderate to good air flow working most effectively with sub slab or sub material conditions ranging from about 4 in. In the attic the pipe runs to an in line fan that runs 24 7. First and foremost rather than having the fan and venting pipes on the outside of the home an interior system means that the only visible component on the outside is the vent stack that rises through the roof. The pipe exits the attic through the roof.

The purpose of a radon fan is to draw radon from out of the soil below the home and release it safety above the house. Radon fans and electrical components are out. Schedule 40 pvc vent pipe using 3. Of clean size 4 6 gravel to very loose soil.

The other crucial element to install is the fan. A fan creates suction in the pipe drawing air out of the soil beneath the house and pushing it out above the house allowing it to disperse. You ll probably need to add an outlet to plug in the fan. If you have a radon level of around 4pci l the level of radon being pushed out of the exhaust side of the fan can be many times higher even into the 100s of pci l.

Electrical components are out of reach. The radonaway rp145c radon fan is built to resist moisture and can be mounted inside or outside on a 3 in. The radon system is hidden. In cold environments this condensation can freeze and effect the life of the radon vent fan.

Insulation around the pipe helps minimize condensation inside pipes run in unheated attics.