Is this a sealed housing which does not let the home's heat escape up through to the attic?
396410
The 420W is just a trim. It needs a housing to attach too. The housing can be air tight to restrict air flow.
396411
This isn't the housing. This is a baffle trim. The housing is Halo H7RICT 6-Inch IC Housing for Remodels unless you are doing new construction. H7RIT is enclosed, but has small holes for attaching the trim.
396412
The housing is not a sealed housing, as you would install trim in say a sh.owed. But it is a flush mount install. Not meant to slow or stop heat loss. The 6 inch can must be IC rated so you can lay either bat insulation or blown in insulation in direct contact in the attic with the can. This is what prevents heat loss in a dry location not the trim! This trim is not inclosed but merely sits in a enclosed can that is either rated for insulation contact or not above it. If the can is installed on the first floor of a two story home, heat loss through a light fixture is a non issue. The floors above are just a little warmer. Good luck... The housing is not a sealed housing, as you would install trim in say a sh.owed. But it is a flush mount install. Not meant to slow or stop heat loss. The 6 inch can must be IC rated so you can lay either bat insulation or blown in insulation in direct contact in the attic with the can. This is what prevents heat loss in a dry location not the trim! This trim is not inclosed but merely sits in a enclosed can that is either rated for insulation contact or not above it. If the can is installed on the first floor of a two story home, heat loss through a light fixture is a non issue. The floors... » Read More The housing is not a sealed housing, as you would install trim in say a sh.owed. But it is a flush mount install. Not meant to slow or stop heat loss. The 6 inch can must be IC rated so you can lay either bat insulation or blown in insulation in direct contact in the attic with the can. This is what prevents heat loss in a dry location not the trim! This trim is not inclosed but merely sits in a enclosed can that is either rated for insulation contact or not above it. If the can is installed on the first floor of a two story home, heat loss through a light fixture is a non issue. The floors above are just a little warmer. Good luck... « Show Less
396413
This is not a sealed housing. However insulation may be placed tightly around it, thus controlling heat escape. Gordon K.
396414
I believe that the 420W is a fixture and trim ring only. The housing is purchased separately.
191205
Basically yes, but it fits snug and has already paid for itself in energy savings. My attic is in a coverted garage. This room is stays much cooler now than before I installed it.
25601
No, you want to make sure your house is insulated properly. This is to exhaust the attic of heat.
724044
Check with the manufacturer, but personally I wouldn't leave anything out in such heat.
876204
I don't see why it would not be OK. depending on the temperature in the attic? it is like any other Hub it does generate some heat but as long as you have some ventilation it should be OK. there are cooling slots on the side of the unit for ventilation but this may cause a problem with dust and dirt in the attic? I have mine in a closet and you can not feel any heat from it at all. Good luck
1210006
Yes it is. There is a vent you have to open. If it is open I suggest contacting the seller.
1428301
No, the housing remains cool to the touch. Only the area of the cover grill directly in front of the element gets particularly hot at all, but not so hot as to burn skin. I was skeptical when I first bought a pair of these, and when they arrived and turned out to be much smaller than I expected, I was only more critical. But they have far exceeded my expectations for output, circulation and economy.
1574566
Yes it does. I actually purchased a "water heater cover" from Amazon ... and wrapped it around the house ... and then put a lightweight blanket over the back ... so they can come and go via the back opening ... but the blanket somewhat reduces the cold coming in. Plus I did put a waterproof tarp over the entire wrapped house. My two LOVE their house.
1938603
I believe it is possible. I haven't insulated. During the winter time in Peru, I usually put the house over a wooden box (parihuela) to isolate it.
1718044
It's radiant heat. Why do you think you need to pull air from the outside to vent the stove or need a fresh air intake? Your house being airtight only means the stove is more efficeint I'm sure your house is not as airtight as you think. But non the less this stove will work in a drafty house as well as in a air tight home. If your chimney is installed correctly it will draft just fine in a "airtight" home.
1073090
For anyone else that is interested, I got a response from MetroVac already. They said, "It is normal for venting thru housing to avoid overheating."
2190893
We did not seal the attic vents etc as we have very little wind. The product worked for us.
1811518
The area where the cat5 inserts into the device does have a seal to keep the weather out. I have mine mounted outside in pretty extreme weather and no problems yet.
2050678
Probably not, it has ventilation openings around the frame. This guard is just to avoid tampering with the thermostat. It's not sealed at all.
2239047
You could put an oversized canister over the light housing in the attic. Keep in mind that these will not make perfect air tight seal. You may lose heat or cooling if not properly insulated and sealed. I put my lights in the garage and a closet that I built. Both projects, I didn't have to deal with sealing or insulation.
551393
Hi. The door seals tight, but there is a convenient chimney hole in the top center, about 1 inch diameter, where I always run my temp probe wire. Works great.
213883
The housing does not get very hot--it's infrared. Mine is mounted on the exterior of our house which is cedar shakes. No issues.