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JerseyWiseguy t1_j4yokpd wrote

If space is tight, you can always use an inline duct fan anywhere on the duct. Then, you can just attach the duct to the ceiling and put a generic grille over it.

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fancypanting OP t1_j4ys1sx wrote

Thanks for your reply! I deleted my previous comment as I now understand what you mean. I will definitely keep this in mind.

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LeKy411 t1_j50ng3i wrote

We have one bathroom with an inline duct fan. We didn't realize there was no bathroom vent when we bought the house and there wasn't a great way to run a separate switch since everything is in conduit so the fan turns on with the bathroom recessed lights. The inline fan is so quiet I love it and will probably put in another one in our master bath once the current fan dies.

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fancypanting OP t1_j516d8r wrote

is the electric same as an exhaust fan, with its own switch and everything?
EDIT: I am seeing a lot with a plug

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JerseyWiseguy t1_j51kyde wrote

There are different types. I've seen some with plugs and some without. Even if it has a wired plug, you can still remove the plug and wire it directly, or install an outlet and plug it in. I installed one in a duct that went from a bathroom through an attic and out through the roof, and rather than have the fan in the ceiling, I installed it in the attic (super quiet in the bathroom!), plugged into an outlet in the attic that was controlled by a switch in the bathroom. I also installed one in a bathroom ceiling and direct-wired it to the existing wire that was already controlled by a switch.

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fancypanting OP t1_j51oz1u wrote

The main problem is how do I connect the grille to the vent? It's difficult to have an elbow inside the 3" ceiling space and if I have it on the wall I might as well just use a larger CFM wall-mount

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