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Post by Max C. on Jun 5, 2016 13:22:01 GMT -5
Many of you likely recall a previous thread of mine entitled " Potential Living Room Fan - Any Thoughts?" I have decided not to further pursue obtaining a Hunter Belle Meade from the dubious quacks at Below Cost Appliances. Anyways, upon searching I discovered another (hopefully) promising website - BuyCeilingFan.com They also display a variety of interesting lighting showroom fans, including the Hunter Belle Meade "DISC" (likely meaning discontinued). However, one particular fan catches my eye - the Casablanca Bel Air Halo. Prior to contacting this seller, it is essential to know if they are legitimate. Do any of you have thoughts to share? |
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Post by Brian L. on Jun 5, 2016 15:04:58 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure they are legitimate, but their site is quite outdated, Most likely it is an abandoned/no longer updating website as I call them sometimes.
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Post by Noah C on Jun 5, 2016 15:23:59 GMT -5
Many of you likely recall a previous thread of mine entitled " Potential Living Room Fan - Any Thoughts?" I have decided not to further pursue obtaining a Hunter Belle Meade from the dubious quacks at Below Cost Appliances. Anyways, upon searching I discovered another (hopefully) promising website - BuyCeilingFan.com They also display a variety of interesting lighting showroom fans, including the Hunter Belle Meade "DISC" (likely meaning discontinued). However, one particular fan catches my eye - the Casablanca Bel Air Halo. Prior to contacting this seller, it is essential to know if they are legitimate. Do any of you have thoughts to share? Have also seen that website, it is legitimate but inactive and totally outdated. Max, just give it up, man, most of these websites displaying this type of content usually have some issue or another. They do not have any of the old and outdated content listed; I remember seeing a newer version of the website that looks completely different and is more up do date with product being sold nowadays, but I don't remember the exact URL, however. |
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 5, 2016 15:29:42 GMT -5
Always wanted to contact these people to see if they actually have any amount of old stock. I mean, I'm sure they've got a thing or two sitting on a shelf somewhere, most showrooms do. But yeah, I don't foresee them having any large amount of old stock either. I've never bothered to contact them because I don't see a place like this offering any kind of steep discount, and I'm not paying retail lol.
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Post by Cullen D. on Jun 5, 2016 17:43:18 GMT -5
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Post by Noah C on Jun 6, 2016 15:12:38 GMT -5
Max, given that you don't want a basic fan in the given space in which the fan will be placed, I think I have found a viable option for you. I like the style of these a lot and with the K55XL these things WHIP AIR. I know the information pamphlet shows a pretty mediocre (for a K55 type fan) 6,222 CFM, but out of the three K55XL blade select fans, this one was tested as a 58"/60" fan with longer blades, whereas the crown and premium select were tested as 52"/54" fans. So, say you were using this fan as a 52"/54" fan, then do expect a CFM rating in the lower 7,000s like the crown and premium. With the same length of blades, they obviously move about the same amount of air, which is a ton. Here is the link: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/emerson/model.asp?ProdNo=EM-CF5100GES&newBlade=B77CH Just if you are wondering, Emerson is discontinuing the golden espresso finish for every fan except for the Monaco, as golden espresso is the only finish the Monaco comes in. In result, this penbrooke select in this color is discontinued and is about 40% off as compared to the other 5 finishes not being discontinued, and the even more expensive DC motor versions of the penbrooke select. |
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Post by Max C. on Jun 6, 2016 19:15:02 GMT -5
Everybody's comments and suggestions are appreciated! I will consider contacting them, among other retailers (if not for curiosity's sake alone). Max, given that you don't want a basic fan in the given space in which the fan will be placed, I think I have found a viable option for you. I like the style of these a lot and with the K55XL these things WHIP AIR. I know the information pamphlet shows a pretty mediocre (for a K55 type fan) 6,222 CFM, but out of the three K55XL blade select fans, this one was tested as a 58"/60" fan with longer blades, whereas the crown and premium select were tested as 52"/54" fans. So, say you were using this fan as a 52"/54" fan, then do expect a CFM rating in the lower 7,000s like the crown and premium. With the same length of blades, they obviously move about the same amount of air, which is a ton. Here is the link: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/emerson/model.asp?ProdNo=EM-CF5100GES&newBlade=B77CH Just if you are wondering, Emerson is discontinuing the golden espresso finish for every fan except for the Monaco, as golden espresso is the only finish the Monaco comes in. In result, this penbrooke select in this color is discontinued and is about 40% off as compared to the other 5 finishes not being discontinued, and the even more expensive DC motor versions of the penbrooke select. A dark painted finish simply would not fit into my décor... |
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Post by Parkman on Jun 6, 2016 20:08:07 GMT -5
What finish were you looking for? There were some Manufacturer Refurbished Casablancas for under $140.
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Post by Noah C on Jun 6, 2016 23:43:01 GMT -5
Everybody's comments and suggestions are appreciated! I will consider contacting them, among other retailers (if not for curiosity's sake alone). Max, given that you don't want a basic fan in the given space in which the fan will be placed, I think I have found a viable option for you. I like the style of these a lot and with the K55XL these things WHIP AIR. I know the information pamphlet shows a pretty mediocre (for a K55 type fan) 6,222 CFM, but out of the three K55XL blade select fans, this one was tested as a 58"/60" fan with longer blades, whereas the crown and premium select were tested as 52"/54" fans. So, say you were using this fan as a 52"/54" fan, then do expect a CFM rating in the lower 7,000s like the crown and premium. With the same length of blades, they obviously move about the same amount of air, which is a ton. Here is the link: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/emerson/model.asp?ProdNo=EM-CF5100GES&newBlade=B77CH Just if you are wondering, Emerson is discontinuing the golden espresso finish for every fan except for the Monaco, as golden espresso is the only finish the Monaco comes in. In result, this penbrooke select in this color is discontinued and is about 40% off as compared to the other 5 finishes not being discontinued, and the even more expensive DC motor versions of the penbrooke select. A dark painted finish simply would not fit into my décor... So what would? Pewter? Nickel? Also, what is your price limit/barrier? In the meantime, here is a quite possibly viable option: the Minka Aire supra. It is made well, and better than basically any fan under $150. Housing is not sheet metal, blades are plywood, etc. etc. The fan moves 6,000 CFM and is quite powerful, considering that its 188×15, while larger than the competition, is still relatively mediocre in size. I like it, and given your preferences for the space, it could work quite well. Though transitional, this might be a bit modern: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/minkaaire/model.asp?ProdNo=MF-F568-BS/DW |
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Post by Max C. on Jun 7, 2016 14:53:26 GMT -5
So what would? Pewter? Nickel? Yes and yes. Also, what is your price limit/barrier? I would prefer not to spend more than $200.00 USD. In the meantime, here is a quite possibly viable option: the Minka Aire supra. It is made well, and better than basically any fan under $150. Housing is not sheet metal, blades are plywood, etc. etc. The fan moves 6,000 CFM and is quite powerful, considering that its 188×15, while larger than the competition, is still relatively mediocre in size. I like it, and given your preferences for the space, it could work quite well. Though transitional, this might be a bit modern: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/minkaaire/model.asp?ProdNo=MF-F568-BS/DWI personally take a liking to Minka Aire Supras, however the style of the fan is slightly modern for the space. Nevertheless, thank you for the link Noah. |
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Post by Parkman on Jun 7, 2016 21:32:50 GMT -5
The Supras are great fans however I can see how the styling can be a bit much for a traditional fan depending on the style of the room.
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Post by Noah C on Jun 7, 2016 21:57:51 GMT -5
So what would? Pewter? Nickel? Yes and yes. Also, what is your price limit/barrier? I would prefer not to spend more than $200.00 USD. In the meantime, here is a quite possibly viable option: the Minka Aire supra. It is made well, and better than basically any fan under $150. Housing is not sheet metal, blades are plywood, etc. etc. The fan moves 6,000 CFM and is quite powerful, considering that its 188×15, while larger than the competition, is still relatively mediocre in size. I like it, and given your preferences for the space, it could work quite well. Though transitional, this might be a bit modern: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/minkaaire/model.asp?ProdNo=MF-F568-BS/DWI personally take a liking to Minka Aire Supras, however the style of the fan is slightly modern for the space. Nevertheless, thank you for the link Noah. If you want a new, high quality fan for your space, then you would have to raise your price barrier up to $250-300 USD. Does the fan have to have a light or are there already lights/ integrated minicans in the ceiling surrounding said installation area? Another link: this fan is more traditional and could possibly fit your décor. It has a large 188×20 motor, and is also a Minka Aire. It is called the ultra max, their workhorse fan. Moves 6,340 CFM, which is in the ballpark of the craftmade American tradition 2016, which also has a 188×20 and moves 6,291 CFM. The ultra max is remote/wall controller and comes with both types of control, and you could use the remote, the wall control, or both in conjunction. The price is about $300. I like these a lot: a little less than the American trad and less than the supra (because the supra is half the price and moves only 300 less CFM, as well as looks cooler)but I still like them. Link: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/minkaaire/model.asp?ProdNo=F588-SP-BN |
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Post by Max C. on Jun 9, 2016 2:49:22 GMT -5
If you want a new, high quality fan for your space, then you would have to raise your price barrier up to $250-300 USD. I never said it had to be new  Does the fan have to have a light or are there already lights/ integrated minicans in the ceiling surrounding said installation area? There is a floor lamp, which adequately illuminates the space. Another link: this fan is more traditional and could possibly fit your décor. It has a large 188×20 motor, and is also a Minka Aire. It is called the Ultra Max, their workhorse fan. Moves 6,340 CFM, which is in the ballpark of the Craftmade American tradition 2016, which also has a 188×20 and moves 6,291 CFM. The ultra max is remote/wall controller and comes with both types of control, and you could use the remote, the wall control, or both in conjunction. The price is about $300. I like these a lot: a little less than the American trad and less than the Supra (because the supra is half the price and moves only 300 less CFM, as well as looks cooler)but I still like them. Link: www.hansenwholesale.com/ceilingfans/minkaaire/model.asp?ProdNo=F588-SP-BNThe Ultra Max could pose as a viable option... |
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Post by Jordan U on Jun 24, 2016 13:09:16 GMT -5
The Ultra Max could pose as a viable option... |
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