ceiling fan
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jloehlein
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I have a 32x40x16 shop with two 60" Envirofan 190A-7's. They were like $400 with a speed control. I run them at low speed in the winter to push the heat down and high speed in the summer to provide a breeze. I could use a bigger fan in the summer, but I was perfectly happy taking the like $4000 cost difference to the Big *** Fan and buying a lift.
36'x42'x14'+ and completely uninsulated.
I found some smaller fans (42") on clearance at Lowes (about $10 ea) and just put them up after sitting on a shelf for a while.
It does help even out the heat throughout the shop as far I as can tell from the few days I have been out there with heat on this season.
I found some smaller fans (42") on clearance at Lowes (about $10 ea) and just put them up after sitting on a shelf for a while.
It does help even out the heat throughout the shop as far I as can tell from the few days I have been out there with heat on this season.
isb cornbinder
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PECVD2
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I just came back from savers where I donated some stuff including a good ceiling fan. The receiving clerk told me they don't accept ceiling fans.
I was just gonna post asking for ideas on repurposing the motor but it looks like this one might have a second life in the garage.
kgp50
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I just built a 32'x44' shop with 10' walls and installed a 60" ceiling fan over my workbench / layout table area (primary work area). I find that it makes a real difference on warm summer days. Haven't had the need to use it this winter. Have only needed heat a few times so far.
rburke65
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I have one 42"? Fan in my 32x56 x13 plus tall shop. Even on low you can feel the air movement. I don't think ya need the 'bag *** fan' but....it's your money.
Dragfluid
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Rather than retype the same stuff for the umpteenth time, I'll just say, see my build thread,,,,,,,,,, complete with pics.
TractorJeff
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My neighbor put four 32" metal bladed fans in his Shop and we both agree they make a difference. I have on in my small shop in the Cathedral ceiling which pushes the warm air down in Winter. Its too "breezy" for me in the Summer so I usually open the overhead door. My 28 by 30 Shop has a 12ft ceiling and am planning on two fans in there that are reversible so as to stratify in winter but breeze down in Summer.
ford33
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I have a single 42" ceiling fan in my garage with 10 foot ceilings. It makes a big difference in distributing the warm air within the garage that collects near the ceiling during winter. You are not "blowing" warm air down and towards you. You are slowly moving the warm air in the confined space and you will feel the difference.
You don't need a big expensive fan. A single $50-$100 fan will distribute the warm air sufficiently in a moderate sized garage. If you have a larger garage get two fans.
The fan get dirty fast. A less expensive fan is easy to throw away and replace with another. I would not like to toss a $400 fan away or clean it often.
You don't need a big expensive fan. A single $50-$100 fan will distribute the warm air sufficiently in a moderate sized garage. If you have a larger garage get two fans.
The fan get dirty fast. A less expensive fan is easy to throw away and replace with another. I would not like to toss a $400 fan away or clean it often.
Tj-gord
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We have a 40x30 with 13 foot ceilings. Installed a 56 inch industrial style fan with wall control. Its a night and day difference. Much more even heating and way less run time on the heater. Fan and controler were onky a little over 100 bucks canadian..
I have a single 52" fan in the center of each building of my studio -- both in the 32x36 foot range with cathedral ceilings and 8 and 10 foot walls. They are older black hunter "original" cast iron fans -- the older ones had greater angle to the blades. They will move a lot of air on high .. but on low they just keep thing moving around. They also run forever w/ oil bath bearing.
The key for success is blade angle and speed. I have mine on most of the time winter/summer. Most modern fans have low angle blades and have to run fast ... it's expensive to make a motor with enough torque to move a high pitched blade at slow speed.
Nothing works like a BAF with really high ceilings -- They can move a lot of air. It may be too much with only 14'
The key for success is blade angle and speed. I have mine on most of the time winter/summer. Most modern fans have low angle blades and have to run fast ... it's expensive to make a motor with enough torque to move a high pitched blade at slow speed.
Nothing works like a BAF with really high ceilings -- They can move a lot of air. It may be too much with only 14'
I am a big believer in air circulation.
So, yes, get a fan,
But for your build I would suggest 4 or 6 room sized fans,
They would be much cheaper, and evenly spaced will give much better air movement.
You want the air going down the walls and into the corners to stop rust and mold.
One big one in the center will not do that.
So, yes, get a fan,
But for your build I would suggest 4 or 6 room sized fans,
They would be much cheaper, and evenly spaced will give much better air movement.
You want the air going down the walls and into the corners to stop rust and mold.
One big one in the center will not do that.
PassnThru
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I have one of those also - easily my favorite fan in the house. The housing is the motor - unlike other fans where the housing hides a smaller motor. On high you do not leave light objects laying around. Also, it's a very heavy fan which allows it to run smoother with an imbalance. Slight exaggeration coming but you could probably cut half a blade off and not notice.