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Re: [A/S] Fantastic Vent




> How do you reset the rain sensor after you have disabled it by stopping
> the cycle during the down travel??>


I put the thermostat back in the up position....

> 
> I also got a new thermostat with a capacitor across the back that
> stopped my fan from grinding around in the night. It was given to me by
> the folks at FV when I called to get a replacement for the little gear
> box that opens the vent cover. They ask if it ever made noise during the
> night, when I said yes, the guy said OK I will send you the fix for that
> free along with the gear box. I put it in and have not had the problem
> sense, but have not been in a very humid Florida night sense either. It
> does get pretty humid here in costal NC also, and no problems yet.>


I got that thing from them too... last year.  It didn't stop the night noises 
caused by the rain sensor.... if it did the rain sensor wouldn't be working. 
The rain sensor has to close the vent in high humidity.... capacitor or not.

Hunter