Hopefully this is the right spot for this....Looking for a shop fan to move the air around and hopefully cool off my 24x30 garage. I have seen some that can sit on the floor and optional mounting to the wall which I think would be nice to keep it off the floor especially when not in use. What's everyone using?
Looking for a decent shop fan
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nadogail
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I use an old pedestal fan my son bought at Home Depot. It was cheap several years ago.
Do not overlook a repurposed furnace blower.
Do not overlook a repurposed furnace blower.
sparky 1971
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I have a 44" floor fan and a 30" pedestal. Both move a lot of air, but they are just too loud. This afternoon, I installed two 18" wall mount fans. They don't do quite as good a job as the larger fans, but they are so quiet I forgot they were running and had to go back to shut them off.
Marctrees
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Google Horse barn fans... they mount on wall or post w swivel bracket.
https://www.zoro.com/air-king-30in-wall-mount-fan-9030/i/G0577136/
Similar, but lower grade and cheaper something like this and mount leg to wall to allow x and y adjusting - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstay...High-Velocity-Steel-Floor-Fan-Black/846634950
Marc
https://www.zoro.com/air-king-30in-wall-mount-fan-9030/i/G0577136/
Similar, but lower grade and cheaper something like this and mount leg to wall to allow x and y adjusting - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstay...High-Velocity-Steel-Floor-Fan-Black/846634950
Marc
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cvairwerks
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I’ve got a Utilitech pedestal fan that oscillates within it’s cage. Somewhat quieter than most shop fans, but not even close to the the roll around BigAssed fans we’re getting at work.
Tried to find the one I’ve got online, but could only find it as a refurb and that was priced more than I paid for mine new.
Tried to find the one I’ve got online, but could only find it as a refurb and that was priced more than I paid for mine new.
fishspike57
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I have two ceiling fans and I added oscillating wall fan. If I had to do over I would of bought 3 wall fans and just use those with my heater. Move a lot of air and like said quiet
Ive got www.canarm.com/residential/fans/com...-fan-cp60hpwp-wh-60-high-performance-fan.html
They move a TON of air, but air noisy at lower speed, fairly loud humming noise. Also if you wan't to use the switch they sell to reverse and control speed, make sure you verify how many wires you need, it's not 2 or 3 wires.https://www.canarm.com/assets/product/documents/Cutsheet_CP60HPWP.pdf
They move a TON of air, but air noisy at lower speed, fairly loud humming noise. Also if you wan't to use the switch they sell to reverse and control speed, make sure you verify how many wires you need, it's not 2 or 3 wires.https://www.canarm.com/assets/product/documents/Cutsheet_CP60HPWP.pdf
LS6 Tommy
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I'm happy with an old Emerson Electric oscillator on the ceiling. It moves just enough air to keep me comfortable without blowing everything around on my bench.
Tommy
Tommy
txvwnut
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I’ve got five of the Harbor Freight three speed blowers mounted on the walls blowing down and across the shop. Actually works quite well in my shop which is 20x26.
Krfjkm
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Great to invest in a good fan!
Yeah. Emerson Electric oscillator on the ceiling really works perfectly.
30" Pedestal Fan - Added 3" Locking Casters.- Harbor Freight z cheap but not cheap.
Well constructed Pedestal Fan. Spring loaded pole adjustment.. Moves alot of air at the low speed which is not that noisy. High speed (3rd chain pull) has unbelievable CFM but is pretty loud in my all concrete/CMU block garage.
Added Casters - 3" Rubber stem mounted caster with brake, #90992. Stem is 1/2" with 20 threads per inch (UNF). Get nuts and washers (reg and lock) at Lowes, Home Deopt only has the coarse thread. Drill 1/2" holes in the 4 smasdller holes already there in the base. Sandwich washers both sides, lock washer and tighten up. You will need an adjustable wrench to hold the caster while the nut is tightened. I did not have an open end wrench that was skinny enough to fit past the caster swivel bearings.
Wheels and hardware added about $40 total. Total cost for Fan $119.98 and materials, tax etc was $175. Pedestal base has a heavy weight in it so this is very stable. Very happy with fan and casters et-up, keeps air moving nicely through my garage. Easy to roll around.
Happy hunting.
Nashbalto
Well constructed Pedestal Fan. Spring loaded pole adjustment.. Moves alot of air at the low speed which is not that noisy. High speed (3rd chain pull) has unbelievable CFM but is pretty loud in my all concrete/CMU block garage.
Added Casters - 3" Rubber stem mounted caster with brake, #90992. Stem is 1/2" with 20 threads per inch (UNF). Get nuts and washers (reg and lock) at Lowes, Home Deopt only has the coarse thread. Drill 1/2" holes in the 4 smasdller holes already there in the base. Sandwich washers both sides, lock washer and tighten up. You will need an adjustable wrench to hold the caster while the nut is tightened. I did not have an open end wrench that was skinny enough to fit past the caster swivel bearings.
Wheels and hardware added about $40 total. Total cost for Fan $119.98 and materials, tax etc was $175. Pedestal base has a heavy weight in it so this is very stable. Very happy with fan and casters et-up, keeps air moving nicely through my garage. Easy to roll around.
Happy hunting.
Nashbalto
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nadogail
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Can you cut a slot in the end of the caster stem and stick a screwdriver in to hold it while turning the nut?
Cutting a slot would probably work, but now that I think about it I used a pair of channel locks to grip the cup at the top of the caster which was enough to grip the assembly to tighten. Probably easier than cutting.
Nashbalto
Nashbalto
I have an old Patton-----they move a LOT of air, are heavy-duty, quiet, and have 3 speeds. I like that you can set it on the floor and point it angled up at ceiling and circulate air in a large room. In the basement when I'm trying to exhaust fumes from a painting project, I point it out the window and it can pull the basement door at the top of the stairs shut with the airflow! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Patton-2...MI4NLFkuuq6wIVStbACh3nPwJAEAQYASABEgIfTvD_BwE
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LS6 Tommy
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What really made me feel good is I got it from the local USPS. I just happened to be there and they were going to toss it in the dumpster. They had already dropped it on the ground once, so it has a little shake when I use it. I haven't had any luck trying to bend the blades to get the shake to stop and I can't find anyone local that will balance it. If I had gotten there a minute or two sooner, it would have been perfect. It's from 1949 or 1950. I forget.
Tommy
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BD1
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A 36" ,44", or48" barn fans really move some air. Mine are 48" belt drive.
I like the option to replace motor, belt, or fan and bearings.
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I like the option to replace motor, belt, or fan and bearings.
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VtecGSR95
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I put 4 of the above mentioned canarm 60" fans in my 40x64x16 shop. They move some good air, but not like having a large pedestal fan blowing right on you. But they do a great job of moving air, have all 4 controlled by a single controller, and it is a 4 wire system+ground. BUT, it only draws like 5 amps for all 4 fans.
tprice14
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Could we get a pic of this setup? I am intrigued.
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