I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole
house fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago, when I got my first
whole house fan, back in the days of the Sears and MW catalogs(!) they
were available through those sources. I think I remember them as being
plastic, with little magnets that attached to the fan frame. I never
bothered, because in that house, there was an actual stair way to the
attic, so I'd just go up and throw a quilt over it.

In the new house, there is also a whole house fan. Unfortunately, the
only way to the attic is through a little hatch with no fold down steps,
even. And I am *past* the point of feeling agile enough to climb my step
ladder and get into the attic myself. Let alone get back down! So I'd
like to find a magnetic cover I could use from below. I have found a few
that use velcro, but I don't want to have to leave the velcro visible
year round. (Plus I have hairy dogs, and that always does in any sort of
velcro closures!).

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic
vinyl (sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen
online all seem to be about 24".

I cut to fit a piece of 1" white styrofoam and then glued to it self
adhesive magnetic strips.

I had to use a better glue than the self adhesive.

I cut it on the TS and beveled the edge to make it look a bit more
appealing.

With a white ceiling - it's clearly noticeable, but unless you point it out,
most folks won't realize it's there.

"Lee B" wrote in message
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I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole house
fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago, when I got my first whole house
fan, back in the days of the Sears and MW catalogs(!) they were available
through those sources. I think I remember them as being plastic, with
little magnets that attached to the fan frame. I never bothered, because
in that house, there was an actual stair way to the attic, so I'd just go
up and throw a quilt over it.

In the new house, there is also a whole house fan. Unfortunately, the only
way to the attic is through a little hatch with no fold down steps, even.
And I am *past* the point of feeling agile enough to climb my step ladder
and get into the attic myself. Let alone get back down! So I'd like to
find a magnetic cover I could use from below. I have found a few that use
velcro, but I don't want to have to leave the velcro visible year round.
(Plus I have hairy dogs, and that always does in any sort of velcro
closures!).

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic vinyl
(sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen online all
seem to be about 24".

Lee B wrote:

I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole
house fan (from the downstairs side).

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I cover mine with one of those clear vinyl kits they sell for sealing
windows in the winter. Double-sided tape around the edge, attach the
vinyl, a little heat from a hair dryer pulls it tight and smooth

The styrofoam and magnet idea is interesting except my frame is aluminum

On Dec 5, 9:30*pm, Lee B wrote:

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic
vinyl (sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen
online all seem to be about 24".

That was gonna be my suggestion. Maybe there is a sign shop where you
live?

on 12/5/2008 9:30 PM Lee B said the following:

I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole
house fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago, when I got my first
whole house fan, back in the days of the Sears and MW catalogs(!) they
were available through those sources. I think I remember them as being
plastic, with little magnets that attached to the fan frame. I never
bothered, because in that house, there was an actual stair way to the
attic, so I'd just go up and throw a quilt over it.

In the new house, there is also a whole house fan. Unfortunately, the
only way to the attic is through a little hatch with no fold down
steps, even. And I am *past* the point of feeling agile enough to
climb my step ladder and get into the attic myself. Let alone get back
down! So I'd like to find a magnetic cover I could use from below. I
have found a few that use velcro, but I don't want to have to leave
the velcro visible year round. (Plus I have hairy dogs, and that
always does in any sort of velcro closures!).

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic
vinyl (sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen
online all seem to be about 24".

My WHF is covered with an old blanket in the attic. Be sure to turn off
the fan's electric with the on-off switch that is usually mounted on the
fan casing in case anyone accidentally turning on the wall switch won't
start the fan.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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On Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:30:29 -0500, Lee B
wrote:


I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole
house fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago, when I got my first
whole house fan, back in the days of the Sears and MW catalogs(!) they
were available through those sources. I think I remember them as being
plastic, with little magnets that attached to the fan frame. I never
bothered, because in that house, there was an actual stair way to the
attic, so I'd just go up and throw a quilt over it.

In the new house, there is also a whole house fan. Unfortunately, the
only way to the attic is through a little hatch with no fold down steps,
even. And I am *past* the point of feeling agile enough to climb my step
ladder and get into the attic myself. Let alone get back down! So I'd
like to find a magnetic cover I could use from below. I have found a few
that use velcro, but I don't want to have to leave the velcro visible
year round. (Plus I have hairy dogs, and that always does in any sort of
velcro closures!).

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic
vinyl (sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen
online all seem to be about 24".


Should not be too difficult to make a cover, and hold it with mirror
clips or screws. I know this is different, but I made an attic
staircase cover by cutting up a cardboard appliance box and some nylon
handles. I fixed a stryrofoam sheet to the top for additional
insulation.

Lee B wrote:

I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole
house fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago, when I got my first
whole house fan, back in the days of the Sears and MW catalogs(!) they
were available through those sources. I think I remember them as being
plastic, with little magnets that attached to the fan frame. I never
bothered, because in that house, there was an actual stair way to the
attic, so I'd just go up and throw a quilt over it.

In the new house, there is also a whole house fan. Unfortunately, the
only way to the attic is through a little hatch with no fold down steps,
even. And I am *past* the point of feeling agile enough to climb my step
ladder and get into the attic myself. Let alone get back down! So I'd
like to find a magnetic cover I could use from below. I have found a few
that use velcro, but I don't want to have to leave the velcro visible
year round. (Plus I have hairy dogs, and that always does in any sort of
velcro closures!).

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic
vinyl (sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen
online all seem to be about 24".
I did a more complex cover for mine. I built a tray with 1" of
styrofoam insulation and built a slide for it. The tray has a
handle in the middle of it to slide it back and forth. Now I just
reach up with a pole of some sort and push it back and forth when
I want to open and close it.

Bill

On Dec 5, 9:30*pm, Lee B wrote:
I'm looking for a magnetic cover to block the shutters on the whole
house fan (from the downstairs side). Years ago, when I got my first
whole house fan, back in the days of the Sears and MW catalogs(!) they
were available through those sources. I think I remember them as being
plastic, with little magnets that attached to the fan frame. I never
bothered, because in that house, there was an actual stair way to the
attic, so I'd just go up and throw a quilt over it.

In the new house, there is also a whole house fan. Unfortunately, the
only way to the attic is through a little hatch with no fold down steps,
even. And I am *past* the point of feeling agile enough to climb my step
ladder and get into the attic myself. Let alone get back down! So I'd
like to find a magnetic cover I could use from below. I have found a few
that use velcro, but I don't want to have to leave the velcro visible
year round. (Plus I have hairy dogs, and that always does in any sort of
velcro closures!).

Any sources? The fan is maybe about 30x30? I haven't measured. OR does
anyone know where I could buy a similar sized piece of that magnetic
vinyl (sign) material? Maybe I could make my own. The ones I've seen
online all seem to be about 24".

visit www.batticdoor.com for a shutter seal to cover and seal whole
hose fans.

replying to BillGill, Mary Hendrix wrote:
That is what I'm looking for for my own as it is installed over the down
stairway. No access to the Attic. I definitely want a slide. Could you send a
picture of yours?

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