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Sunday, September 15, 2019 Matt D. Connecticut

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Open Vent Intake

This is a high flow vent and looking through it the protective box with insect netting can be seen. By having this set-up it allowed for air to move in without the threat of insects. I also used the Protek Net Insect Netting in the 25 gr model which is fine enough to prevent aphids from getting through. However, to compensate for this fine mesh the area of insect netting was increased over the standard opening to help ensure the air flow was not being restricted.

Considering my outside plant became infected with YVD and the indoor plant did not, this support the effectiveness of the insect barriers that were put in place.

The shutter and motor combination both worked flawlessly for the season and the details for each are:

Venting Intake: 48” aluminum high velocity shutter vent exhaust vent (Specifically: Dayton 48” Backdraft Damper model # 4FZJ2)

Motorized Shutter Kit for 12-60 in. shutters, #1260 Motor, with cord.


 



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