Powered Floor Vents

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 3:08 pm

Is there such a thing as a Powered Floor vent? (Floor register with built in fan). If so can you guys give me some suggestions as to where to buy or post some links. I'm searching on Goggle but may be using the wrong description because I'm coming up empty handed. Big thanks.

AL-53 · Post by **AL-53** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 3:43 pm

I have seen what your are looking for..itis a floor vent with a fan in it to boost air flow....maybe at Lowes or Home Depot....seen them at one of these places...and they are not listed on their on-line catalog....

Or you can make your own...get some 120 volt muffin fans or a small squirel cage fan and just put in your floor register and box under it and add your fan or fans....something like these blowers may work

or these

here is a booster fan that goes on top of the vent...

the powered floor registers were about 70.00 if I rember correctly...

if you get floor registers get the filtered ones..they have a removable filter that can be washed......

Hope this helps you out....

AL

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 4:07 pm

AL-53 I appreciate the feedback. I will Check out Lowes/Home Depot. I envisioned the filtered floor register w/ filter & 1 or 2 quiet fans integrated into the register. Almost like 120mm Computer Case fans. Quiet & uses little power. I could rig it but why if I can buy it @ a reasonable cost.

AL-53 · Post by **AL-53** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 4:57 pm

I believe one of these may be the ticket.....these would be easy to mount under a floor register...if you get the register box also which are cheap..for a 5 inch inlet pipe then mount this to the box..you are all set...total cost less than 40 dollars.....get the 2 speed one ..I gave myself a good Idea also..I may do this my self.....you could also rig it to a speed control

this is a 5 inch model

AL

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 7:28 pm

I just saw these @ home depot. Now does anyone sell decrotive ROUND Floor grates. Thanks again

One other. Let me know if you find some better ones
http://www.floorings.com/accessories/registers.shtml

AL-53 · Post by **AL-53** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 8:03 pm

I have not seen round ones in the local Lowes or HD....they are pricey from the links you sent....for those prices..I will stick to rectangular cast ones with the louvers...lol....

Al

wenchris · Post by **wenchris** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 8:58 pm

Check out http://www.suncourt.com Home chepo & lowes carries them.
Jimmy

AL-53 · Post by **AL-53** » Wed. Dec. 28, 2005 9:10 pm

I like the thru the wall fan..and the 2 speed duct booster....I may go tommorow and see what they have.....I have some good Ideas for these....

Al

scp944 · Post by **scp944** » Thu. Dec. 29, 2005 2:10 am

I have been thinking of getting this fan powered register for my home

http://www.hearthproducts.com/hearthproducts/index.html

Here is the same fan for half the price

http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmai ... ductID=451

Steve

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Thu. Dec. 29, 2005 12:01 pm

Thanks for all of the replies. If anyone finds a nice decretive 6" round for a reasonable price let me know. I intend to hook up to a 6" in line fan & dimmer / variable speed switch to control speed. This will be great for summer also pulling cool air from basement on hot days.