Natural Light SAF48 Solar Attic Fan
#5 in Roof mountFull review
For a larger attic where the owner wants a lifetime warranty and a big panel. Buyers who need night running should look at hybrid fans.
Amazon $729.70$729.70
The Natural Light SAF48 Solar Attic Fan rates 3.6 among roof mount solar attic fans; the OmniPV OP-SWF-40 Solar Gable Fan rates 3.3 among gable mount ones. The OmniPV OP-SWF-40 Solar Gable Fan costs $460.71 less ($268.99 vs $729.70).
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OmniPV OP-SWF-40 Solar Gable Fan
#4 in Gable mountFull review
A hybrid gable fan with a strong airflow claim at a mid range price, for a buyer who can live without a stated warranty.
Amazon $268.99$268.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different mount classes (roof mount and gable mount), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own mount peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Natural Light SAF48 Solar Attic Fan | OmniPV OP-SWF-40 Solar Gable Fan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 24 $0.39 per CFM ($729.70, 1,881 CFM) | 78 $0.15 per CFM ($268.99, 1,800 CFM credited of 2,100 claimed (45 per panel watt)) |
| Airflow 15% | 67 1,881 CFM | 63 1,800 CFM credited of 2,100 claimed (45 per panel watt) |
| Panel 20% | 76 48 W panel | 60 40 W panel |
| Features 15% | 30 separate or tilting panel | 70 thermostat, AC backup |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Natural Light SAF48 Solar Attic Fan | OmniPV OP-SWF-40 Solar Gable Fan | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Mount | Roof | Gable |
| Airflow | 1,881 CFM | 2,100 CFM |
| Attic area | 2,825 sq ft | - |
| Motor | DC | brushless DC |
| Power | ||
| Panel | 48 W | 40 W |
| Separate or tilting panel | Yes | - |
| Thermostat | No | Yes |
| AC backup | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 12 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |