Manufacturer | Lumtopia |
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Part Number | 843BL |
Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
Item model number | 843BL |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Aluminum |
Style | Baseball |
Material | Steel |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Type of Bulb | LED |
Mounting Type | Wall |
Certification | certified frustration-free |
Special Features | Adjustable |
Included Components | Broan 843BL Wall Cap Black for 6" round duct |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Nutone Broan 843BL Wall Cap Black for 6" Round Duct
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ASIN | B001E6LBDY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #103,168 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #176 in HVAC Ducting |
Date First Available | August 12, 2008 |
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Broan 843BL wall cap for 6 inch round duct spring-loaded backdraft damper and bird screen black electrically-bonded epoxy finish not intended for dryer vent usage
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Customers like the quality, value, performance, appearance and ease of installation of the wall vent cap. For example, they mention it's well made, the spring loaded damper works well and the design is nice. Some are satisfied with ease of cleaning and the spring. That said, opinions are mixed on the seal and fit.
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Customers like the quality of the vent cap. They mention that it is well-made, heavy duty, and durable. Some appreciate the rigid steel construction and the fact that it's the best outdoor wall cap they've found.
"Really impressed with the rugged build quality of this. 6" duct (crimped end) fits easily inside it. It has a solid feel and great quality finish...." Read more
"As you might expect with the Braun/Nutone label, this vent cover is sturdy and well built. However, it is a tough fit for a six inch duct...." Read more
"Well made of heavy gauge metal (steel?) and the backdraft door is well balanced, opens when it should, closed when the exhaust stops...." Read more
"...I was impressed by this compared to the other one. Heavy, solid, works perfectly, including the spring and the damper, and the bird-screen is a..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hat. They say it's well-made, and worth the money. Customers also mention that the thick gage metal and precision are worth all the money you pay for the unit. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's really well made and well worth the increased price over the cheaper plastic options." Read more
"...Might seem pricy to you but it's worth every penny and will probably outlast you." Read more
"Moderate value for price paid. Could be a bit more heavy duty." Read more
"...Worth the $$ - if you want your range fan to vent properly. Worth the wait and $$ to order this vs. picking up one from the big box store. Get it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that the spring-loaded damper works well and the guard keeps out pests. Some say that the product is easy to install and works great.
"...It has a solid feel and great quality finish. The spring loaded damper works well and the guard will keep out pests...." Read more
"...I was impressed by this compared to the other one. Heavy, solid, works perfectly, including the spring and the damper, and the bird-screen is a..." Read more
"...This wall cap works perfectly for this application. I have a log home and the black color goes well with logs...." Read more
"...The damper works well except the foam rubber seals were poorly cut and do not form a good tight seal between the flap and the foam rubber seal strips..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the vent. They mention that it has a nice design, a high quality finished look, and a low profile. The vent is made of solid metal and functions very well. Customers also say that it looks better than aluminum type and is completely weatherproof.
"...The final result looks and functions very well, is completely weatherproof after caulking, and should be trouble free for many, many years to come." Read more
"...It looks perfect from the out side. And so far the internal flap is stopping COLD air from backing up in our kitchen," Read more
"Perfect for venting our range hood to the outside. Extremely well designed and built. Very solid. Damper seals evenly and tight...." Read more
"Looks great, no flapping in the wind. I did have to bend the flap a bit to get it to close all the way; Two second fix." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the hat to be easy.
"...It has a wind flap that is spring loaded, and a bird screen that is easily installed. The quality of the product is top notch...." Read more
"...Installation was fairly simple, the crimped end of a 6 inch duct fits inside the wall cap's circular end and secured with aluminum duct tape...." Read more
"...it is durable and very easy to install." Read more
"no damage during shipping. Easy to install." Read more
Customers like the spring in the hat. They mention that it's well balanced, and closes on some foam. The damper is flat and spring-loaded, and gasketed. The spring-assisted self-closing baffle seems like a much better way to keep the trap from flapping in the wind. The cap is spring- loaded and is an advantage of the product.
"...Finally, the spring-assisted self-closing baffle seems like a much better way to keep the wind and drafts out...." Read more
"The flapper is spring loaded, well balanced and closes on some foam weatherstripping...." Read more
"...It has a wind flap that is spring loaded, and a bird screen that is easily installed. The quality of the product is top notch...." Read more
"Very good construction and durable. The spring-loaded cap is definitely an advantage of this product." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the hat. Some mention that it fits nicely and snugly to the foam seal, while others say that it's a tough fit for a six inch duct. The damper is too small to fit into the side holes of the vent, and the collar is very small. The round duct portion is too short, and there's also a pretty loose fit on the grill. Overall, the product is solid and may need replacing.
"...6" duct (crimped end) fits easily inside it. It has a solid feel and great quality finish...." Read more
"...However, it is a tough fit for a six inch duct. I had to cut and flair the duct for it to fit properly." Read more
"...The flapper seats well yet opens even with the vent fan on low speed which is good as while the wire mesh is enough to keep animals out, don't..." Read more
"...Only good thing is that it has very small collar - almost too small. But I needed that; others had 12" long 6"tubes attached...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the seal. Some mention that it seems to seal just fine, while others say that it's very poor and the foam seal is the weak point. Some say that the seal is misplaced and not even close to being airtight.
"...It would stay open and even if pushed closed it wouldn't make a decent seal...." Read more
"The flapper is spring loaded, well balanced and closes on some foam weatherstripping...." Read more
"...well except the foam rubber seals were poorly cut and do not form a good tight seal between the flap and the foam rubber seal strips...." Read more
"...The back draft flap uses a spring and seals against a strip of foam...." Read more
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A few things really drew me to this Broan unit. To start with, it's metal, I have no concerns about this getting brittle and falling apart in a few years. I also like that it includes a built in mesh screen to keep the birds out. Finally, the spring-assisted self-closing baffle seems like a much better way to keep the wind and drafts out.
Installation was kind of a pain, although not due to the Broan. My builder had cut a very poor opening for the vent hole, and this new unit required me to shave down some metal flashing to fit it into the wall. Other than that and a coat of spray paint, it goes on like you'd expect. Screw it on, attach the screen, and you're done.
I'm super happy with this thing so far. The flaps on my last cover would flap constantly on windy days, letting in drafts and making an annoying sound. This new unit is completely silent with no drafts or flapping at all. It's really well made and well worth the increased price over the cheaper plastic options.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017
A few things really drew me to this Broan unit. To start with, it's metal, I have no concerns about this getting brittle and falling apart in a few years. I also like that it includes a built in mesh screen to keep the birds out. Finally, the spring-assisted self-closing baffle seems like a much better way to keep the wind and drafts out.
Installation was kind of a pain, although not due to the Broan. My builder had cut a very poor opening for the vent hole, and this new unit required me to shave down some metal flashing to fit it into the wall. Other than that and a coat of spray paint, it goes on like you'd expect. Screw it on, attach the screen, and you're done.
I'm super happy with this thing so far. The flaps on my last cover would flap constantly on windy days, letting in drafts and making an annoying sound. This new unit is completely silent with no drafts or flapping at all. It's really well made and well worth the increased price over the cheaper plastic options.
However, the aluminum flapper was not sitting perfectly flat on the housing's bottom resting pad. I'm kind of picky.
Part of this was caused by the foam weatherstripping on the sides of the housing being slightly misaligned and causing a small "wedgie" at the hinge end which prevented the door from completely closing. I carefully peeled off the foam on both sides (they have a CyberTruck profile) and repositioned them to better align with the flapper profile when closed. This both eliminated the interference with the door pivot and reduced air infiltration. The flapper was much better and a slight manipulation of the bend on one side made it perfect.
Overall, very happy.
I used a six-inch hole saw to cut through the sheet rock and siding. Unfortunately, the cover's duct connection flares significantly near the flange so I had to do a lot of grinding away at the siding before the flange would sit flush against the siding. This was really the most troublesome part of the installation. The other thing to consider is that you will need a short section of six-inch duct to get all the way through the wall and mate with your interior ducting. The shape of the duct connection on the vent was not what I expected, so the duct was a little difficult to connect but I made it work.
The final result looks and functions very well, is completely weatherproof after caulking, and should be trouble free for many, many years to come.
I used a six-inch hole saw to cut through the sheet rock and siding. Unfortunately, the cover's duct connection flares significantly near the flange so I had to do a lot of grinding away at the siding before the flange would sit flush against the siding. This was really the most troublesome part of the installation. The other thing to consider is that you will need a short section of six-inch duct to get all the way through the wall and mate with your interior ducting. The shape of the duct connection on the vent was not what I expected, so the duct was a little difficult to connect but I made it work.
The final result looks and functions very well, is completely weatherproof after caulking, and should be trouble free for many, many years to come.
At $43 this was my second choice, and since this is for my own home I require quality. I was impressed by this compared to the other one. Heavy, solid, works perfectly, including the spring and the damper, and the bird-screen is a plus. I wanted to get one that's aluminum but had read that the aluminum version of this isn't what it used to be, and after my previous experience with thin aluminum that doesn't remotely approach it's intended design, I opted for the steel version in black. I would prefer white, but in the end I'm happy to get something that is exactly what I expected and does exactly what it's supposed to, $10 less than home depot. Win.