iSolar 20W106-FLEX Solar Attic Fan Blows Away Competition With Rigorous Product Testing & Research
The demolition of Caerula Mar brought the discovery of devastating termite, mold, and structural issues. Our team knew, then, we need proper precautions to keep the integrity of the resort intact. The team joined forces with attic management leaders, iSolar Solutions. And we found one of the most cost-effective and simple solutions to moisture, mold, and overheated attic spaces. That is the 20W106-FLEX solar attic fan (SPAF). The addition of nearly 20 solar attic fans has helped prevent the premature deterioration in our guest villas.
While many other attic fans flood the market, no other rooftop venting product competitor has undergone the same years of product testing and research to ensure its performance capabilities. iSolar has done their homework and we like a company that ‘walks the talk’ by backing up their claims! Deep dive into a few reasons why we partnered with iSolar and have given their 20W106-FLEX solar attic fan the stamp of approval as a ‘Baeumler Approved’ product.
Hurricane Tested up to 160+mph
Harsh weather conditions are common in the Bahamas and any product mounted on the roof of Caerula Mar would have to be sturdy enough to withstand the powerful winds common to this tropical island. Knowing the 19W-MOD iSolar attic fan had been rigorously ‘real-world tested’ under extreme sustained winds and gusts simulating hurricane conditions (162 mph) at the University of Technology (Automotive Centre for Excellence) in Oshawa, Ontario gave my team the confidence to integrate the fan at the resort.
CFM Capacity Tested
The proof is in the sound! After our team installed the 19W-MOD iSolar attic fan on the resort roof we couldn’t believe how much hot air it was exhausting.
“Listen to that thing (SPAF) hum! You can feel the wind coming out of there.” -Bryan Baeumler
iSolar gives us the honest numbers on how much hot air their fans are capable of exhausting (also known as the CFM). The CFM on an iSolar fan is representative of its fully integrated units operating in real attic conditions. In other words, iSolar tests their fan’s CFM on real roofs—not in laboratory conditions which often inflate the maximum peak output of the fan. The sun isn't out 24/7 for an 19W-MOD fan to tout a very high CFM number, so be wary of a CFM that seems too good to be true!
Quantified Energy Savings
Not only does the 19W-MOD iSolar attic fan increase attic air flow and reduce mold growth, it also helps homeowners reduce their electricity consumption. Since electricity in the Bahamas is expensive, (north of 30¢/kWh), it will be exciting to see how the iSolar attic fans have impacted their electricity bill. How do we know SPAFs lead to utility savings? It’s all in the research!
Numerous government and utility studies in Canada have been conducted on the 19W-MOD SPAF since 2012. The consensus of Electricity System Operator of Ontario (“IESO”) and several Ontario (electric) Local Distribution Companies (“LDCs”) was the annual electricity savings were in the range of 315 to 415 kWh per household.
If you’re interested in learning how your family’s home can benefit from iSolar’s attic fan technology or would like to become a distributor, please head to www.isolarsolutions.ca today. The iSolar team will be happy to answer your questions, concerns, or provide a free solar assessment.
