The workmanship is good. Also well packaged and with the corresponding installation instructions. However, due to the weather conditions, I have not yet been able to install and test it.
Hello, we now have the second of these fans in use and it has only lasted 2 months, the previous one survived about 4 months of outdoor use. The failure symptoms are the same, the fan only starts up by pushing it and then it clacks loudly. He won't come on board again, he'll go back in winter and we need an alternative.
Unfortunately, the fan rumbles and is loud. Think it is because of this fan and not no general problem of this fan. Unfortunately svb does not react to my mails in this regard. Too bad.
Processing ok, makes a somewhat cheap impression. ultimately did not want to install it on my boat
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by Yehuda Y.
7/23/2021
Verified purchase
The fan stopped working after 1 month
I installed 2 units delaying the 2nd installation two weeks to test. in each of the units, the solar fan stopped working one month after installation. this seems to be a low-quality fan unfit for its purpose.
One of the two I ordered was defective, but that's not the problem. The problem is that the Kufter only starts when the sun is shining, the sun must definitely be at its zenith. Effect is questionable. Solar area too small
One of two I ordered was defective, but that's not it Sun, sun must definitely be at its zenith. Effect is questionable.
I had already ordered two solar fans on 11/26/20, they arrived a little later, around Christmas. Communication from SVB top, so no problem. - Unfortunately, both solar fans showed no signs of starting or running behavior in wintry sun at noon (and artificial optimal alignment of the solar surface, which is not possible on board). Returned to SVB very well, new fans were sent around JanuaryFebruary 21. - These then started up directly, although one was very loud, it could be fixed by gently pressing against the blades. (Plastic burr scratched the fan housing). TO DISAPPOINTMENT I have now mounted these fans accordingly on my teak deck and I am also happy about the slight gain in light. After 6 months of outdoor use, both plastic caps are weathered and tarnished. The fans hardly run even in summer and show a maximum of 2-3 hours at the zenith position. Consequently, both will be dismantled and thrown away next year. NO purchase recommendation, rather buy much more expensive ones so as not to be annoyed about holes in the deck like I am now.
The fan could not be started at the end of the first season. It was exchanged for a new one by the manufacturer "out of goodwill". Let's see how long it works.
I ordered 2 pieces. One only had to run in direct sunshine, but then in the wrong direction. The second runs voluntarily, but like a coffee grinder. No further comment.
a 0 pointed, the first already worked or not when he wanted it. This aerator works (weakly) in full sun, a cloud passes is over, no battery buffer. If you were hoping for a little night ventilation, forget ...... Even with the big reduction of SVB this article is worthless.