Energy Source Builder

Quiet, Efficient Fan/Light

Panasonic's three new fan/light models combine super-quiet operation, energy efficiency and long service life. The WhisperLite series offers 70, 80 and 110 cfm models. All are exceptionally quiet. The 70 cfm model has a noise rating of 0.5 sones, which has been certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) and meets the Washington State Ventilation code. One key feature of these fans is large blades--60 percent larger than other fans. This allows them to move more air with slower rotational speed and less noise. The fan motors are highly energy efficient and rated for continuous operation.

Model Air Flow Noise Power
FV-07VQL 70 cfm 0.5 sones 16W
FV-08VQL 80 cfm 1.0 sones 18W
FV-11VQL 110 cfm 1.5 sones 21W

In all models, light is provided by two 13-watt compact fluorescent lamps. The Panasonic quad-tube lamps offer great color rendition (84 CRI) and warm light (2,700K). Each lamp provides about the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent, but uses only 25 percent of the energy.

Contact: Panasonic

This article appeared in Energy Source Builder #51 June 1997,
©Copyright 1997 Iris Communications, Inc.

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