Sanyo EF-A528A Remote Controlled Ceiling Fan

[Drew K.]

One of many cool backlogs on my end is this Sanyo ceiling fan model EF-A528A in antique brass finish. Picked this up at a thrift store down in FL this past spring, there was also a PB one at the same store which I left. The most notably cool thing about this is the early remote technology, which works flawlessly. The canopy and switch housing are made of plastic, if you notice there are 3 remote receiver sensors on the switch housing. The inside of the motor housing with the remote circuitry is just as fascinating. Very cool find I have to say.











Here's the video, you can hear the fan make a clicking noise every time the speed is changed.

[Jared H.]

That thing is QUEER

[Drew K.]

I forgot to mention that the blades and brackets have corresponding A-A, B-B, C-C and D-D stickers. Very strange indeed.

[Brian L.]

I love it!

[fancollector12]

That's the weirdest thing I've ever seen... kinda looks like the Hallmark branded ones of the 80s. Remote reminds me of the typical remotes of the 80s, amazing that it still works fine! Motor design is weird as well, having a plastic shield protecting the motor. Then again, it kinda reminds me of a Panasonic King Arthur with the depth of the motor housing and the blade arm design.

[Sam S]

Very rare to see an IR remote on a ceiling fan!

[Noah C]

That is one of the coolest fans I have ever seen. Looks similar to a Panasonic Lancelot but obviously it isn't one. And no, I have never seen an IR remote on a ceiling fan.

[fan1968]

Woah... This thing looks awesome! Also, to be honest this would look nice with 5 blades.

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ugly,i stick with loyal ge vent on the arms

[Cole S.]

AMAZING. Just incredible to look at how far remote technology has come for ceiling fans, this is the coolest weird thing we've seen in a hot minute.

[becausecanadia]

That thing is cool. The blade brackets remind me of a Panasonic/KDK Lancelot or Knight

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Aug 14, 2016 16:23:54 GMT -5 becausecanadia said:

That thing is cool. The blade brackets remind me of a Panasonic/KDK Lancelot or Knight

no,loyal ge vent style brackets