just a couple of points:
- MaxxAir has 10 speeds (vs 3 for Fantastic) - makes a difference!
- it also has a sturdier and more stable cover bracket system - way less rattling in the wind (in addition to blocking rain when open)
- I don't have the remote (not necessary for me) and find the controls easy to use after a short period of getting use to them
- as others have said, it's a drop-in replacement, same cut-out
It may be fixed now by the manufacturer, but several years ago some users reported an issue with the circuit board breaking when power reached over 14V, as when a solar system is charging in bulk/acceptance. At the time I installed a small inexpensive voltage regulator on the fan circuit to limit to 13.4V.
- MaxxAir has 10 speeds (vs 3 for Fantastic) - makes a difference!
- it also has a sturdier and more stable cover bracket system - way less rattling in the wind (in addition to blocking rain when open)
- I don't have the remote (not necessary for me) and find the controls easy to use after a short period of getting use to them
- as others have said, it's a drop-in replacement, same cut-out
It may be fixed now by the manufacturer, but several years ago some users reported an issue with the circuit board breaking when power reached over 14V, as when a solar system is charging in bulk/acceptance. At the time I installed a small inexpensive voltage regulator on the fan circuit to limit to 13.4V.