Cabin fans recommendation

[Saguday]

I put about half a dozen Hella fans in Saguday and they have worked well so far - but I bought them in the US and at the time I think they were $49 each. West marine sell them for $69 now and considering they are made in Europe I think the £78 Force 4 (for example) is asking for them is just taking the p*ss - come on guys get real...

 

[PCUK]

Solar fans with battery!!! I bought a caravan one with a stainless steel cover - can't remember where from but it is mounted on the fore cabin roof and has been running constantly for 12 years. Cost about £100 as I recall but a really worthwhile investment in my opinion.

 

[whipper_snapper]

To keep the air moving and combat damp in the UK, computer fans are great.

For serious cooling in very hot conditions, you need something much more heavy duty:

I fear Caframo have become victims of their own success in UK. The price has crept up to silly levels (£60!)

Indeed, the price is silly, but they are life savers for us. I got them for less than £60 from F4

 

[bob234]

I have a Caframo at the galley, very effective and a low current draw. Mine came from Salty John but he doesn't seem to list them currently.

I got mine from Salty John as well. I bought his last one earlier this year. Apparetlty Caframo have appointed a distributor in the UK and Salty no longer does them.

They draw about 0.4amps and I find them reasonably quiet. I would recommend them.

Cheers,

Bob

 

[RichardPerou]

I take it back. Markus of Hella has just emailed me that he will replace the broken plastic switch on my Hella Turbo.

 

[red beard]

12v Fans

I know this post is a month old but if anyone is still looking for some fans I have put some good quality ones on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAFRAMO-BORA-...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item3a5f140c5c

Thanks

 

[Courageous]

Hi Paul - sorry I haven't been in touch. Things been very hectic lately. I'd still like these if the offer is still available. Will also be looking for the hatches and trim kits later as discussed.

 

[Seajet]

How about solar powered vents ?

Some have a ni-cad battery so carry on working at night, and can be closed in heavy weather.

They're generally very quiet unless a bearing has failed.

Beware longevity though, I've known them pack up about 10 seconds after the guarantee ran out !

 

[Chris_Robb]

I know this post is a month old but if anyone is still looking for some fans I have put some good quality ones on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAFRAMO-BORA-...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item3a5f140c5c

Thanks

Much better to buy from West Marine, far cheaper......

 

[Courageous]

I believe the cost of living on pluto is quite low too.......

 

[Chris_Robb]

I believe the cost of living on pluto is quite low too.......

Still cheaper to import from Pluto than the EBAY site.....

 

[red beard]

West Marine

Are you kidding? 79.99 dollars plus postage from America plus import duty plus import vat plus the 8 pounds handling fee. Trust me been there got the T shirt its not cheaper.

 

[Malish]

perhaps a little more transparency is called for to show that you are a trader, not a private individual

 

[Dave70]

Could you recommend some cabin fans? It's essential that they don't draw too much amps and are as quiet as possible.
Thanks

hello,i also have a caframo in fore cabin,only draws about 0.6 amp 2 speeds and quiet! cheers dave