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Outdoor Ceiling Fans Surviving Damp Conditions
By Joel F Morningstar
If you are considering the purchase of a ceiling fan, then there
are many different factors that you need to consider. Even if
they all appear to be similar, they will have different features.
Purchasing and installing outdoor ceiling fans require some specific
considerations before making a selection.
First, you may want to review your options and find out if the
manufacturer will stand behind any warranty offered and what is
the expected lifespan of the product? Be sure to consider the
durability of the finish, how it will stand up to the elements
and the amount of air that is circulated, as this relates directly
to the efficiency of the product.
Finding Out Blade Pitch Before You Buy
Some fans may look good but move very little air and obviously
this would not be a very good choice for an outdoor ceiling fan.
Check out the pitch on the ceiling fan blades. Blade pitch is
the angle of the blades.
Fans with a greater pitch means the air movement will be greater.
This should also be in sync with the motor, as some manufacturers
will attempt to cut corners on the materials used and sometimes
the motors and other ceiling fan parts are not really powerful
enough.
The Volume Of Air Moving Around
The effectiveness of outdoor ceiling fans depends upon the amount
of energy it consumes and the volume of air that it moves. Motors
with low wattage utilize very little energy and as such less air
is moved making them very inefficient.
Many times, if a fan is manufactured poorly, a humming noise
can be heard while it is operating. This is caused by inexpensive
ball bearings used to cut costs. Any humming noise should be carefully
checked, as it can also mean an improper fit between the blades
metal parts or improperly fitting motor parts.
Of course there are many parts on a poor quality indoor ceiling
fan or outdoor fan that may break. One is the pull chain that
gets pulled out of the housing incorrectly. As well, a mismatched
motor size and blade pitch may also be signs of poor quality ceiling
fan parts. If you do find one that is substandard, then you should
bring it to the attention of the inspectors who allowed poor quality
fans to be sold.
Tolerating Damp Conditions
A few other things to be on the lookout for, especially in outdoor
ceiling fans, are the finishes. Brass or bronze ceiling fan finishes
may look alike but the less expensive units usually will tarnish
quickly and that is not good for product that will be outside
and subject to damp conditions.
The finishes that are of high quality undergo a series of grinding
and buffing between multiple plating processes. If the surface
spots easily, you may want to reconsider the purchase.
About the Author:
Joel F Morningstar has written a number of articles on home improvement, home decor, backyard ideas, gardening
and landscaping including
Air Purifier Dehumidifier,
Handyman Home Services,
Front Yard Landscape,
Fast Growing Trees,
Stone Walkway,
Big Backyard,
Deck Ideas,
Lawn And Garden.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Ceiling Fan Facts....
When was the first ceiling fan created?
The first ceiling fans showed up in the 1860’s
and 1870’s but they were not the typical ceiling fans found today.
These fans did not have an electric motor and usually only had
two blades. The power for the ceiling fans came from a system
where running water was used with a turbine. The turbines would
turn belts which in turn would power the ceiling fans.
These types of ceiling fans would often
be found in public gathering places such as stores or restaurants.
They were very popular in the southern parts of the United States
due to the high heat and humidity. In fact you can still visit
many places and still see these ceiling fans. Later in 1882 Philip
Diehl created an electric motor for a sewing machine.
That motor was then adapted to use as the
motor for ceiling fans. Diehl, being the creator he was, was not
content to let the ceiling fans alone. He later improved on the
models by adding a lighting kit. By the time World War I occurred,
the two bladed ceiling fans were replaced by four blades.
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