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Old November 20th 09, 05:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
mattm[_2_]
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Default Cheap Solar Vents

On Nov 17, 10:05*pm, sisu1a wrote:
I just bought a new solar vent for my trailer from North-Star Marine
for a very reasonable price, $60 for a stainless day/night model that
moves 1100 cubic feet/hour. *The ABS model is even cheaper at $50...

Shipping was $15 for the first but would be free on a second unit. My
first one got busted by UPS, but upon me notifying North-Star they
immediately sent me a new one free of charge, letting me even keep the
old one (which I will fix...). I am very happy with the price, the
product, and especially their customer service. No, it's not a Nicro
(SunVent is the name), but at a third the price for a new one I think
it's a great deal.

http://www.northstaranchors.com/prod...solar-vent-fan...

I have no affiliation with North-Star, just a satisfied customer and
thought the info may be of interest to some of you in rasland...

-Paul


Hey, nice price. I just bought a vent from Northern Tool for about
$85
(I think that was with the shipping -- I had to pick it up at the
local store)
although mine moves 25cfm rather than 11.3 for these.

On the other hand, I've heard from several others at the airport that
these
units from Northern Tool die after a couple years of operation and
that
the company no longer makes them. I'd have to go look to see the
brand
name, and I don't see these listed on the NT website any more for
that matter. I'll just have to see how long mine lasts.

-- Matt