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Turbines were never intended for chimney use... but are used as an
economical draft inducer. Life expectancy will depend on the type
of burn and frequency.... but some turbines have outlasted 5-10 years.
These
turbines contain "all" metal construction.
Most turbines
are sold for attic ventilation only and contain
plastic parts that would wear or melt under high heat conditions.
OUTSIDE
BRACED
The Empire Turbine Ventilator is
a dependable rotary that works automatically, continuously and silently
without operating or maintenance costs. It is outside braced for strength,
safety and perfect alignment. Ventilators up to and including 14” are
aluminum braced. Larger sizes are steel braced for additional strength.
Operation is simple and sure. When
the slightest breeze touches the scientific blade construction it causes
the turbine to rotate. The centrifugal force caused by the revolving
turbine creates a partial vacuum within the turbine. This vacuum is then
replaced by a strong upward draft of air. A powerful exhaust is thus
achieved.
PRECISION
BUILT WITH LIFETIME BALL BEARINGS
The lower thrust bearing is a
hardened steel ball riding in a hardened steel concave seat (in sizes up
to 8”) for extreme sensitivity and wearability. In larger sizes, thrust
type ball bearings are used. Upper bearings on all ventilators are bronze
oil-less.
The rigid construction of these
storm-proof ventilators assures years of efficient service. No adjusting
or servicing is required. Galvanized ventilators are painted inside and
outside with best quality outdoor aluminum paint.
Empire Turbine Ventilators are
available in galvanized steel, aluminum, copper or stainless steel.
Turbines can be used to help a
poor drafting chimney. Measure the outside of the flue for the
correct adaptor plate size and turbine.
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Size
(Inches)
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Galv.
(Gauge)
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Copper
(Ozs.)
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Approx. Weight Packed (lbs)
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Exhaust Capacity 4-Mi. Wind (CFM)
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4
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26-28
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16
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5
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126
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5
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26-28
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16
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7
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136
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6
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26-28
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16
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7
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147
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7
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26-28
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16
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8
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210
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8
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26-28
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16
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8
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255
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9
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26-28
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16
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11
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357
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10
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26-28
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16
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11
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425
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12
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24-28
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16
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13
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631
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14
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24-26
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16
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21
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700
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15
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24-26
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16
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31
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850
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16
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24-26
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16
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31
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950
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18
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24-26
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16-20
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38
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1200
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20
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24-26
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16-20
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39
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1700
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24
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22-26
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16-20
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59
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2350
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Click for turbine roof bases
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Stainless Steel Adaptor Plate
Used for adapting a Turbine Cap on
a masonry square or rectangular chimney flue.
Note: To use an adaptor plate, flue
tile must be raised 1" or more. Stainless Steel custom made to
fit your job requirements.
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Top View |
Side View |
Bottom View |
Click the pics for more
detail.
| Turbine
mounts easily to the base with 4 self tapping stainless steel
screws. |
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