Broan Model 505 8-Inch Vertical Discharge Utility Fan, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones

by Broan-NuTone

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Broan/Nautilus 180 cfm vertical discharge fan helps eliminate humidity from laundry rooms, tobacco smoke from rec rooms and workshops, or cooking fumes from kitchens. The fan is capable of filtering 180 cubic feet of air per minute at 6.5 sones, and the 8-1/4-inch-by-7-inch housing fits an 8-inch round duct. The fan comes complete with a built-in damper to minimize backdrafts and is designed for vertical use only. The fan is backed with a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

From the Manufacturer

Since 1932, Broan-NuTone LLC has led the industry with forward-thinking residential ventilation products, unsurpassed built-in convenience products and superior customer service. While global expertise plays a critical role in Broan-NuTone's ability to being able to meet and exceed the needs and desires of homeowners and designers alike, Broan-NuTone is very proud of the fact that over 80 percent of their products sold in the United States are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United States with U.S. and imported parts. Manufacturing operations in the United States are located in Hartford, Wisconsin and Cleburne, Texas, with customer and technical services located in Hartford and in Cincinnati, Ohio. Broan-NuTone is committed to developing revolutionary products that improve the indoor environment as well as implementing procedures to preserve the outdoor environment. Broan is the industry leader of range hoods, ventilation fans, heater/fan/light combination units, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fresh Air Systems, built-in heaters, whole-house fans, solar powered attic ventilators and trash compactors. NuTone holds major market positions in door chimes, central vacuum systems, stereo intercom systems, home theater speakers, medicine cabinets, ironing centers, ceiling fans and ventilation fans. BEST range hoods are the "Ultimate in Kitchen Ventilation” featuring state-of-the-art performance and Italian design.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002YTNJ8
• Item model number: 505
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,036 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #42 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Bathroom Hardware > Bathroom Fans

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product ~!, May 2, 2008

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Stephanie T (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broan Model 505 8-Inch Vertical Discharge Utility Fan, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)

We installed this fan in our bathroom remodel in 1996. Awesome choice. The room is only 10'x8' and it *totally* protected the finish on our custom cabinets and the painted walls. After 12 years, not One area of steam damage or mold. The motor finally gave out and I can't wait for the new one to arrive tomorrow so I can have another 12 years of a steam-free bathroom :O)

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good fan, but it's really too loud..., April 20, 2008

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Victor H. Agresti "remodeling-guy" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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Broan 10" Vertical Discharge fan.

Since this unit discharges upward, you'll need an unfinished attic, or similar space, directly above the fan. I installed a Broan 472 Backdraft Damper/Reducer on top of the fan, which reduces the fan's top 10" opening to 8"; used 8" galvanized duct work, and routed it through an 8" roof vent [also] with a damper. The fan itself contains NO back-draft damper.

Pros:

- It works acceptably.

- Painted sheet-metal steel body and mounting brackets, are strong.

- Grille looks good.

- The fan assembly has an integral external electric box to receive 14/2 cable from your wall switch. The fan motor has a 4" cord which plugs into a dedicated "receptacle" inside the housing, enabling the fan motor to be replaced by simply unplugging it and removing two mounting screws.

Cons:

- The rushing air through the fan is anything but quiet. This is because the fan blade is attached directly to the motor shaft, turning the fan blade at high speed. Fans using lower-speed belt-driven blowers are much quieter.

- The fan motor doesn't work with a multi-speed or variable-speed switch. I.e., connected to a 3-speed wall switch, the fan only comes on when the switch is set to high.

Other:

- I made a plywood and 2x4 frame to support the fan assembly, using the built-in brackets to support it. I cut a 10-3/8" round hole in 3/4" plywood, set the fan housing just below the finished ceiling, and used joint compound to feather the rim to the ceiling level (and seal the gap around the fan housing). A square or rectangular fan would have been easier to install than this round unit.

- You'll need a 10 INCH GREASE FILTER, if the fan is to be installed in a kitchen.

Summary.

If I had it to do over again, I would have bought a quieter fan such as the Panasonic WhisperCeiling 290 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan - FV-30VQ3, and made my own grease filter. The Panasonic costs nearly twice as much, but is only 2 Sones, while this Broan is a whopping 6.5 Sones; a huge difference in sound level.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broan/Nautilus 505 180 CFM Vertical Discharge Fan, April 22, 2009

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John C. Roosa - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broan Model 505 8-Inch Vertical Discharge Utility Fan, 180 CFM, 6.5 Sones (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Broan/Nautilus 505 180 CFM Vertical Discharge Fan is an excellent product. It is very hard to find vertical discharge fans for older homes that already have the ducting. This item really fits the bill. Thanks for having this product.