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DR21 Draught Reducing Air Vent

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  • 21-04-2019 3:53pm
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    funkey_monkey
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    Has anyone got one of these installed? How is it performing?

    Just installed one today. I thought it was a bit of a messy and poor installation method. I can still hear wind whistling around this vent which is a bit disappointing, although TBH I am out in a exposed location.

    Hopefully the other aspects of the vent make it a good solution.


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Has anyone got one of these installed? How is it performing?

    Just installed one today. I thought it was a bit of a messy and poor installation method. I can still hear wind whistling around this vent which is a bit disappointing, although TBH I am out in a exposed location.

    Hopefully the other aspects of the vent make it a good solution.




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    funkey_monkey
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    Yes. Although I'll not fully know until I've been through a winter.
    I have to say I was slightly disappointed in how it is attached. When attaching to a dashed wall, you have to seal the gap between the backplate and the dash with a silicon.
    It took a lot of which to do so. Also if the back plate was smaller in diameter it would be hidden more and look better.
    The actual cowl itself the is stuck to the backplate with silicon which I thought was a bit daft as if you need to take it off it could be a bit of a pain.
    Otherwise it seems to be fine, but I've not experienced much in terms of wintery days in order to confirm its operation.


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    limktime
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    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Yes. Although I'll not fully know until I've been through a winter.
    I have to say I was slightly disappointed in how it is attached. When attaching to a dashed wall, you have to seal the gap between the backplate and the dash with a silicon.
    It took a lot of which to do so. Also if the back plate was smaller in diameter it would be hidden more and look better.
    The actual cowl itself the is stuck to the backplate with silicon which I thought was a bit daft as if you need to take it off it could be a bit of a pain.
    Otherwise it seems to be fine, but I've not experienced much in terms of wintery days in order to confirm its operation.

    Hey, just came across this thread while looking for info on these vents. How did it work out for you last winter?


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    funkey_monkey
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    Worked out very well.
    No draughts - at least nowhere near the extent of the previous vent we had. Very pleased with it. On a very windy day I can put my hand over the vent on the inside and feel next to no breeze. Very impressive.
    There is a bit of noise from the wind at the vent when the wind blows in a certain direction, but other than thant the only issue I had was the method of installation requiring a large amount of sealing silicon.


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    limktime
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭limktime


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Worked out very well.
    No draughts - at least nowhere near the extent of the previous vent we had. Very pleased with it. On a very windy day I can put my hand over the vent on the inside and feel next to no breeze. Very impressive.
    There is a bit of noise from the wind at the vent when the wind blows in a certain direction, but other than thant the only issue I had was the method of installation requiring a large amount of sealing silicon.

    Thanks, that's good to know. Did you get it on Amazon or is it available to buy somewhere in Ireland, do you know?


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    funkey_monkey
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    I got it on Amazon.


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