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Old 04-01-2017, 11:40 AM   #1
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Maxxair vent covers

Hello folks. I want to order a Maxxair vent cover to go over my Fantastic fan vent in my bathroom on my 26DBH. Does anyone recommend one of these over the other?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A...air+vent+cover

Or:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002O...air+vent+cover

Thank you in advance.
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Old 04-01-2017, 11:53 AM   #2
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This is the one I put over my fantastic fan on my Grey Wolf. It allows the vent cover to extend fully

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MJ...xxair+fan+mate
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Old 04-01-2017, 11:56 AM   #3
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Easy install and uses clips so you can clean easily.
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Old 04-01-2017, 12:06 PM   #4
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The hinged unit with the clips. Very easy to install and tilts up for cleaning or ???.
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Old 04-01-2017, 12:29 PM   #5
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Go with the one that rmac04401 has a link to. As he said it allows for the fan lid to be opened further that the other 2 you looked at. FYI it also comes in white.
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Hello folks. I want to order a Maxxair vent cover to go over my Fantastic fan vent in my bathroom on my 26DBH. Does anyone recommend one of these over the other?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A...air+vent+cover

Or:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002O...air+vent+cover

Thank you in advance.
Buy the vent made for your Fantastic Fan. I bought mine on Amazon.
Don't forget to also buy the bug screen kit.
Fan-Tastic Vent's OEM Vent Covers

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Good move, they are the greatest.

I've slept under mine, vent open, in big rain storms and barely felt a thing. It's hard to believe how well they work.
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Depends on the fan...

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Hello folks. I want to order a Maxxair vent cover to go over my Fantastic fan vent in my bathroom on my 26DBH. Does anyone recommend one of these over the other?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A...air+vent+cover

Or:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002O...air+vent+cover

Thank you in advance.
The Maxxair 2 allows more air flaw for the high volume fans. The Maxxair is for the smaller and slower fans. Both are great covers and both will keep out the rain... So the question really comes down to your fan.
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Old 04-01-2017, 02:01 PM   #9
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Buy the vent made for your Fantastic Fan. I bought mine on Amazon. [emoji106]
Don't forget to also buy the bug screen kit.
Fan-Tastic Vent's OEM Vent Covers

I just watched the install vid for this cover. Very simple. But do you have any issues with the cotter pins being loose or rattling?
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I just watched the install vid for this cover. Very simple. But do you have any issues with the cotter pins being loose or rattling?
I watched the video's too, watched this one and bought it. I had maxxair 2's on my last unit. I was going to buy them again until I saw the airflow video.
The decision was based on maximum airflow, ease of installation and removable clips for cleaning.
I will have my new unit delivered in 2 weeks, I will install it then.
I have not seen any reviews that suggest the pins come loose or rattle. (either problem, if they exist would be an easy fix)
I will update when installed.
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I watched the video's too, watched this one and bought it. I had maxxair 2's on my last unit. I was going to buy them again until I saw the airflow video.
The decision was based on maximum airflow and removable clips for cleaning.
I will have my new unit delivered in 2 weeks, I will install it then.
I have not seen any reviews that suggest the pins come loose or rattle. (either problem, if they exist would be an easy fix)
I will update when installed.
I plan to purchase this afternoon. This vent looks like a good choice. And I agree; any rattling would be an easy fix. Thanks.
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I plan to purchase this afternoon. This vent looks like a good choice. And I agree; any rattling would be an easy fix. Thanks.
I bought the Fan-Tastic Vent UB1500WH White Ultra Breeze Vent Cover for $56.07
and the Fan-Tastic Vent U1550WH Ultra Breeze Bug Screen Kit White for $12.67 both with free shipping on Amazon Prime.
I saw it cheaper out there but once I added shipping it was a wash.
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I bought the Fan-Tastic Vent UB1500WH White Ultra Breeze Vent Cover for $56.07
and the Fan-Tastic Vent U1550WH Ultra Breeze Bug Screen Kit White for $12.67 both with free shipping on Amazon Prime.
I saw it cheaper out there but once I added shipping it was a wash. [emoji106]
I believe I will purchase the smoke color. I prefer that over the white. I will also purchase the 501 lap sealant on Amazon. I too have Prime, so it should be a good purchase.
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I believe I will purchase the smoke color. I prefer that over the white. I will also purchase the 501 lap sealant on Amazon. I too have Prime, so it should be a good purchase.
I wanted to get the smoke color too but everything on top of my Salem is white. (Like your 26BDH)
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Just put a maxxair II on mine last week came with a bug screen works great and easy install
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