Name: Adorama Doran Heavy Duty Darkroom Light Tight Louvers, 12"x12"
Brand: Adorama
SKU: DKL1212
Price: 69.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Adorama Doran Heavy Duty Darkroom Light Tight Louvers, 12"x12"

Adorama/Doran Darkroom Light Tight Louvers, 12x12in

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Top Rated Gear: Adorama Doran Heavy Duty Darkroom Light Tight Louvers, 12"x12" Type: Fans & Ventilation

What you're looking at is the Doran Heavy Duty Darkroom Light Tight Louvers, a 12"x12" ventilation solution specifically designed for darkrooms. Crafted from durable, heavy-duty metal, these louvers are engineered to be light-tight, ensuring that no unwanted light seeps into your darkroom while still allowing fresh air to circulate freely. These louvers are most efficient when paired with a Darkroom Fan, but they can also be used independently to ventilate your darkroom effectively. With a size of 12x12", these louvers are ideally suited for rooms up to 12x14'. For larger spaces, a 12x24" option is also available. Beyond their primary function of ventilation, these louvers also offer an additional layer of privacy, making them a versatile choice for a variety of applications. Their robust construction ensures longevity, making them a reliable addition to your darkroom setup. Easy to install, these Doran Heavy Duty Darkroom Light Tight Louvers are an excellent choice for DIY enthusiasts looking to enhance their darkroom's ventilation while maintaining the necessary light control.

Product was as  described, it looks like it will work. I have not installed it yet. The plastic should take latex paint, if that matters to you. Dimensions are nominal-- it will fit in a 12x12 inch hole, the outside dimensions are probably more like 15x15. Assuming it is sufficiently light-tight (I'm using it on an interior wall), I will use a plain air return louver on the other side. Note, if you plan to use it on an outside wall there is no provision for insect/rodent screen or to block the airflow in cold weather. You may want more than one if your darkroom is above 150 sq. feet or so (mine is 110 sq. feet).

Light-tight louver for small darkroom.

I'm very pleased with this light tight vent -- exactly what I needed to ventilate my darkroom and keep it dark.  With the lights out in the darkroom, it's just as black as the solid wall.  I'm impressed!

Light tight vent is light tight!

Solidly built, as promised light-proof louver. No light leakage after testing.