{"product_id":"24-inch-intake-shutter-vent-riga-xl-greenhouses","title":"24\" Intake Shutter Vent for Riga XL Greenhouses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 24\" Intake Shutter Vent is a high-capacity motorized intake vent engineered for the largest Riga greenhouse structures. Built for the Riga XL series, it automatically opens to draw in the high volume of fresh air these large greenhouses demand, and closes to block insects and debris when the exhaust fan is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a 24.25\" × 24.25\" rough opening — sized for Riga XL wall panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install high in the lowest front-wall panel, directly opposite the exhaust fan, for maximum cross-ventilation across the full length of the greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-play installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-wired with a 9-foot power cord — no hardwiring or electrician required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized shutters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically open for airflow and close when idle to block pests and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-capacity airflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e The largest intake vent in the Riga ventilation lineup, matched to the air volume requirements of XL-sized structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Ventilation System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fully automatic climate control in your Riga XL, pair this intake vent with a \u003cstrong\u003e20\" exhaust fan\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ethermostat controller\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together they regulate temperature and humidity automatically — essential for maintaining healthy growing conditions in a large greenhouse year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the \u003cstrong\u003eRiga XL series\u003c\/strong\u003e of greenhouses. Requires a 24.25\" × 24.25\" wall opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVent size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" (requires 24.25\" × 24.25\" opening)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 feet, pre-wired (plug-in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorized, automatic open\/close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riga XL series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended exhaust fan pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" exhaust fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e VRSG24A-PSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size opening does this vent require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24\" intake shutter vent requires a \u003cstrong\u003e24.25\" × 24.25\" opening\u003c\/strong\u003e in your Riga XL greenhouse wall panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to be hardwired by an electrician?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It comes pre-wired with a 9-foot power cord and plugs into a standard outlet — no hardwiring required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I install the intake vent in my Riga XL?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall it high in the \u003cstrong\u003elowest panel of the front wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly opposite the exhaust fan. This placement creates effective cross-ventilation and maximizes airflow through the full length of the greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich exhaust fan should I pair with this vent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Riga XL greenhouses, pair this 24\" intake vent with a \u003cstrong\u003e20\" exhaust fan\u003c\/strong\u003e and a thermostat controller for a complete automatic ventilation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to the 16\" and 20\" intake vents?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24\" vent is the largest in the Riga intake vent lineup and is specifically sized for the Riga XL series. The \u003cstrong\u003e16\" vent\u003c\/strong\u003e fits Riga 2, 3, and 4 models, and the \u003cstrong\u003e20\" vent\u003c\/strong\u003e fits Riga 5 and Janssens Victorian VI 34–46 models. Choose the vent that matches your specific greenhouse model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this without an exhaust fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vent is motorized and designed to work in tandem with an exhaust fan system. Pairing it with a 20\" exhaust fan and thermostat delivers the best automatic ventilation performance for Riga XL greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exaco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59770642006302,"sku":"VRSG24A-PSC","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1802\/5246\/files\/in-take_2.webp?v=1786648234","url":"https:\/\/rigagreenhousekit.com\/products\/24-inch-intake-shutter-vent-riga-xl-greenhouses","provider":"Riga Greenhouses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}