Maxxfan / Verdunkelung / Verdunkelungsrollo / Mini Heki

Location / Travel Highlight

The video is set in Greece, with ~20°C in the shade and blue skies. It’s framed as a holiday moment while sharing a DIY idea.

DIY Lifestyle Tip: Darkening a Maxxfan with a Mini Heki Blackout Blind

Problem

When installing a Maxxfan, it often replaces a standard 40×40 Mini Heki roof hatch. Viewers commonly ask how to black out/darken the Maxxfan.

Why This Method

Instead of other approaches (such as a round cutout that “doesn’t really work” or other blackout blinds), the creator uses the original blackout blind from the Mini Heki. This provides a proper two-layer light-blocking effect, achieving complete blackout.

Materials / Parts Used

• The click-in frame and its metal clips
• Plastic profiles from the Mini Heki blackout assembly
• Double-sided tape (3M) — the creator specifically recommends a strong brand and notes that 3M sticks well
• Optional alternative: six small screws to permanently attach the frame

Steps (as shown)

1. Detach/remove the frame from the Mini Heki and set aside parts you won’t need.
2. Remove a bridge section from the frame (the creator notes they cut it away).
3. Attach the flat side using double-sided tape, aiming for a secure hold.
4. Bring the assembly inside and attach the frame onto the top of the Maxxfan frame.
5. Have Manu mark corner guidelines to position the frame accurately before removing tape backing.
6. Remove the 3M tape backing, align carefully to the marked lines, and press into place.
7. Reassemble: reinstall the blackout unit and test the blackout function.

Result / Outcome

• The blackout works well; the cover is a bit tight but functions properly.
• From below, the frame is visible, but overall it still provides effective darkness.
• There’s an even, consistent gap around the edges (unavoidable), and it still looks neat.
• The final setup looks tidy—“you can’t even tell a Maxxfan is installed.”

Video Closing / Engagement

The creator encourages viewers to:

• Like the video
• Leave questions in the comments
• Request any missing details if needed

Notable Mentions

Locations

• Greece

Products / Brands

• Maxxfan
• Mini Heki (40×40)
• 3M double-sided tape
• Blackout blind

People

• Manu (helps mark alignment)
• Benny (mentioned at the end)