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Re: CFM question
I may be late at answering (& if I am, I'm sorry!)...

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Hello Tommy thanks for your input, so you say you would go for a MINIMUM off 700CFM but 1,500 CFM is overkill. What do you think would be that magic number then? I'm looking at three ultra quiet 280CFM fans, totalling 840. Do you think that would DEFINITELY do it or should I go 1000CFM?

I think the 840cfm will work perfectly, go for it!

Quote Originally Posted by cion View Post

So you believe I should buy a fan to PULL air back into the room, but keep it below the CFM going out...

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So, you don't believe just having an open vent to outside would be enough with the exhaust pulling air out? I thought it the exhaust fan would cause a negative pressure, and would pull air from anywhere it can get it...that would be that open direct vent...wouldn't it?

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You said not to buy a duct heater because you believe I would have sufficient heat with the baseboards and electric fire place, but you don't think the room would get cold in this up north 10-20 degree winters air blowing directly into the room?

Yes...I did, but I've not sat and looked over this with my engineering hat as I should have...I would pull fresh air in, BUT...you're right in that it would be cold air during Winter. If you have air that is able to come into the room from other areas, under door(s), etc...in which I am sure you do, then you may not need the outside to inside air fan. Thus, not needing a duct heater. If you do pull in outside air, just to have it as an option (it really helps "flush" out the room quicker...then I'd recommend the duct heater.

Quote Originally Posted by cion View Post

Tommy you didn't answer this...I'm curious to your thoughts (below)

I've seen photos of the exhaust and fresh air intake side by side on the outside of the house in others cigar room. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of a fresh air intake? Wouldn't the intake pull the cigar smoke from the exhaust right back in? (photo below)

You are correct and I would never recommend the two be close! If you can put on different sides of the room (if two exterior walls), then please do...or at the least, try and separate as much as possible. But, this will only apply if you are bringing in outside air.

Quote Originally Posted by cion View Post

I'm sorry If I'm asking the same questions or questioning certain things you answered, I just want to be sure, and I want to order everything today.

You are fine, ask away. However, it looks like you may have already ordered stuff and if so, I am sorry for my delay in getting back to you. I don't frequent this forum anymore and I only log in to see if you've needed anything else! I just hope I was able to help you in some way...and not confuse you!

-Tommy