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MTG#10 · 09-25-2013, 02:04 PM

Need some advice from all you handy Planeteers. Let me start off by saying Im not very handy at all when it comes to shit like this but I'm going to try it anyway.

What I'm wanting to do is install a bathroom exhaust fan in a big walk-in closet. I'd like to install it right next to the ceiling light, would it be possible to wire it to the light so when I turn my light on the exhaust fan turns on too? If so any tips/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Tombstone RJ · 09-25-2013, 03:19 PM

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I was going to vent it to the attic. Will that make the whole house smell?

Not sure. Why doesn't she just open a window? Is this a shared closet? You know everything in that closet is gonna smell like an ash tray.

**CrazyPhuD** · 09-25-2013, 03:19 PM

Coming soon to an MLS listing...this house has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and TWO shit-in closets!

**chefsos** · 09-25-2013, 03:20 PM

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I was going to vent it to the attic. Will that make the whole house smell?

OK, this time I'm serious. I don't have expertise in this area, but that sounds like a bad idea. Probably should get it outside in any way possible.

Brock · 09-25-2013, 03:22 PM

You would have to vent it through a roof cap. This will achieve nothing. I am skeptical it would effectively deal with the smell even if you did vent it outside. Cigarettes stink like shit.

Frosty · 09-25-2013, 03:22 PM

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I was going to vent it to the attic. Will that make the whole house smell?

If your attic is properly vented and insulated, this should work fine, since you aren't venting moisture.

Frosty · 09-25-2013, 03:24 PM

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I am skeptical it would effectively deal with the smell even if you did vent it outside. Cigarettes stink like shit.

This too. Even when people smoke outside, they still stink of smoke when they come in.

Beef Supreme · 09-25-2013, 03:25 PM

There are most likely louvers at both ends of the house in the attic where air can escape. Typically, when people are worried about venting a bathroom fan into an attic, they are worried about moisture and possible mildew. But it isn't really a huge deal.

As far as wether or not you will be able to smell smoke elsewhere in the house...I have no idea.

**CrazyPhuD** · 09-25-2013, 03:25 PM

If it's cigarettes then tell her to use an e-cig during the winter months. I don't believe they stink or really put off the smoke, plus it's likely significantly better for her. Probably cheaper than trying to install your own fan and definitely cheaper than an electro-shock induced hospital trip.

If it's not cigs...then have her light a match when she's done....

Tombstone RJ · 09-25-2013, 03:30 PM

tell her to quit smoking. Then hand her some skoal. Problem fixed.

**CrazyPhuD** · 09-25-2013, 03:31 PM

We just don't want to see a vid like this later.....

Consistent1 · 09-25-2013, 03:33 PM

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Its for someone to smoke in this winter so she doesn't have to go outside and freeze her ass off. I dont want her smoking in the bathrooms and nobody else goes in her closet. Since its just cigarette smoke I assumed it wasn't necessary to vent it outside.

Just be an alpha and make the bitch go outside if she wants to smoke, or in your garage. It's really a stupid thing to do.

I will say this though, women make you do crazy shit.

I got married pretty young, wife didn't work. I come home from work and she is bitching about it being hot and none ventilated.

I was just like f you, I'll be back in 15 minutes. Went and bought a cheap fan at Wally World, stopped to get some beer on the way back. Go home cut the right sized hole after taking the old light out.

Put the damn thing in and said are you happy now?

My landlord came over one day and wasn't real happy because it was antique light I took out. I just told her it's in the basement take it to your house.

MTG#10 · 09-25-2013, 03:33 PM

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There are most likely louvers at both ends of the house in the attic where air can escape.

Yeah Ive been up there and you can see light coming in. I really dont want to cut a hole in my roof to vent it out, if its going to require that much work she can freeze her ass off.

FlaChief58 · 09-25-2013, 03:35 PM

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she can freeze her ass off.

This is your best option

Tombstone RJ · 09-25-2013, 03:37 PM

yah, whatever happened with smoking in the garage???

MTG#10 · 09-25-2013, 03:39 PM

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yah, whatever happened with smoking in the garage???

"Its too cold"

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Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	There are most likely louvers at both ends of the house in the attic where air can escape. Typically, when people are worried about venting a bathroom fan into an attic, they are worried about moisture and possible mildew. But it isn't really a huge deal. As far as wether or not you will be able to smell smoke elsewhere in the house...I have no idea.
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CrazyPhuD Meow Join Date: Jun 2005 Casino cash: $10005050	If it's cigarettes then tell her to use an e-cig during the winter months. I don't believe they stink or really put off the smoke, plus it's likely significantly better for her. Probably cheaper than trying to install your own fan and definitely cheaper than an electro-shock induced hospital trip. If it's not cigs...then have her light a match when she's done.... __________________ "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t*rd by the clean end"
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