Photo of blocked front Grill.

[FishHawk]

Can someone post a photo of their block grill ? I would like to see how you use the blocking material to block out the cold. Thanks FishHawk

[john1701a]

There are 5 photos on this page
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[TonyPSchaefer]

. . . and a whole discussion complete with pictures here First Morning with a Blocked Grill

[bc104]

I have to wash my car then take pictures. I just installed it for the first time on Monday, 1/14. I used 3/4" gray pipe insulation, opened it, and mounted it behind the upper grill using zip ties. For the lower grille, I used gutter guard from Home Depot. Not the fence type; the plastic that is solid except for some small slots. Again, I used zip ties and it is behind the grill. Unfortunately I only had white lying around the garage, but it does come in brown also. It isn't nearly as noticeable.

[miscrms]

Originally Posted by bc104

It isn't nearly as noticeable.

You should see mine, using a neon green pool noodle!!!

I'm too embarrased to even post a pic. But hey, it was free, and my son is too young to notice his pool noodle is ~2ft shorter than it was

Rob

[JimboK]

Originally Posted by miscrms

You should see mine, using a neon green pool noodle!!!

I'm too embarrased to even post a pic. But hey, it was free, and my son is too young to notice his pool noodle is ~2ft shorter than it was

Rob

I respect your frugality, but dark gray pipe insulation like a lot of us use is pretty cheap! Besides, your son will get older and eventually expect to have what's his.

[bc104]

Originally Posted by bc104

I have to wash my car then take pictures. I just installed it for the first time on Monday, 1/14. I used 3/4" gray pipe insulation, opened it, and mounted it behind the upper grill using zip ties. For the lower grille, I used gutter guard from Home Depot. Not the fence type; the plastic that is solid except for some small slots. Again, I used zip ties and it is behind the grill. Unfortunately I only had white lying around the garage, but it does come in brown also. It isn't nearly as noticeable.

Ok, here's a pic!

[SpartanScott]

Here are 2 more photos. Bought 4, 6' tubes (1") for a total cost of $3.50; each tube cut in half. No zip ties used and they have not budged. Enjoy

[gregzgurl]

Is that safe?

[JimN]

Originally Posted by gregzgurl

Is that safe?

Yes. There are different opinions on how much should be blocked and at what temperature it should be removed. IMO if the fan hasn't started then it isn't too hot. I've kept the top blocked year round.