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Post by Cole S. on Jun 15, 2016 20:48:37 GMT -5
After you all blew up the Duluth video so well, my contacts at Casablanca wanted to do it again. The review video for the Orchid is live now, though I did make an error that I want to clarify here even though I added an annotation on the video and information in the description. The LED light kit IS in fact dimmable, the control system has a disable feature that I was unaware of. I mean I assumed it must have one like most controls do now, but I didn't know if it was auto-detect or something different. Just goes to show my inexperience with the new Universal control system, I'm learning something new about it all the time. But it's actually a pretty decent little fan, I'm impressed with it. Specs rank on the higher end for small fans, and the visual impact is huge. Love the finish, love the light output, love the air movement. Such a cool fan to see in motion. Overall a great effort on Casablanca's part, the design team isn't playing around this year.      Also, this fan breaks the record for biggest factory ceiling fan box I've ever received, its literally huge. This picture is it sitting on a love seat in our basement, I couldn't even keep it in the fan room while filming it takes up so much space.  |
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Post by fancollector12 on Jun 16, 2016 0:53:23 GMT -5
I like it, Cole! I've voted in Casablanca's contest. If I win, I'd want a Panama XLP, but if I had to pick from their 2016 lineup, I'd pick a 60" Deluth! Also, does the control beep like IT?
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 16, 2016 22:25:33 GMT -5
No audio tones on this control system, it's a much more basic receiver system. I'm not entirely disappointed in the system overall though, it's honestly a nice control.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 3:07:53 GMT -5
Could you post a picture showing directly underneath it not running please?, you only showed beneath it running in the video.
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Post by 80schild on Jun 17, 2016 6:36:05 GMT -5
It's a cool looking fan, but honestly I'm not crazy about integrated LEDs, when they stop working the whole thing is basically trash. I see there is no rubber grommet protecting the wires, it might be a worthwhile investment.
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Post by Brian L. on Jun 17, 2016 10:10:06 GMT -5
It's a cool looking fan, but honestly I'm not crazy about integrated LEDs, when they stop working the whole thing is basically trash. I see there is no rubber grommet protecting the wires, it might be a worthwhile investment. I thought about that, but Casablanca I think does offer replacement LED Rings for this fan if one breaks down, all you gotta do is contact them. If you look carefully, the LEDs are a detachable module. |
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Post by Max C. on Jun 17, 2016 20:20:20 GMT -5
For a fan of this size, I am blown away (make of that pun what you will) by the overall appearance! Of course, your review was excellent as per usual. Overall a great effort on Casablanca's part, the design team isn't playing around this year. Indeed. This is certainly a refreshing deviation from the characterless Huterized models we have unfortunately grown to expect. FANtastic work Casablanca  |
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 18, 2016 1:02:57 GMT -5
Could you post a picture showing directly underneath it not running please?, you only showed beneath it running in the video. I already took it down and re-boxed it, sorry about that. It's a cool looking fan, but honestly I'm not crazy about integrated LEDs, when they stop working the whole thing is basically trash. I see there is no rubber grommet protecting the wires, it might be a worthwhile investment. Casablanca does offer replacement LED pans, it's just a simple swap out. There are plenty of other options too, you could easily convert the pan to accept just about any light source with a little ingenuity. I do really like the even distribution the LEDs provide, you don't get dark spots or shadows in the output. I don't disagree with you though. While I'm a big proponent of LED technology, integrated LED light kits and light fixtures do seem somewhat wasteful since they certainly will fail someday rendering the fixture 'useless'. But it's also the way the technology is going, sometimes you have to force it on people to make it stick. I noticed the lack of wire protection too, but it's not really needed as the wiring doesn't excessively rub to the point that it would be abrasive. For a fan of this size, I am blown away (make of that pun what you will) by the overall appearance! Of course, your review was excellent as per usual. Overall a great effort on Casablanca's part, the design team isn't playing around this year. Indeed. This is certainly a refreshing deviation from the characterless Huterized models we have unfortunately grown to expect. FANtastic work Casablanca Absolutely, the aesthetic is stunning. You can fit this fan in a small space, but it doesn't feel like a small ceiling fan because the visual impact is so huge. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 12:37:50 GMT -5
Could you post a picture showing directly underneath it not running please?, you only showed beneath it running in the video. I already took it down and re-boxed it, sorry about that. Bummah, nevermind it's fine. |
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 18, 2016 23:59:09 GMT -5
Got the notification today that the review video got more views in its first day than my other videos from the past six months. That is the ultimate goal to reach, and I have to thank you guys for making it possible. Being able to share this information with the people at Casablanca who make all this happen is hugely impactful on whether or not we'll get to experience more cool fans in the future! Thank you, you're continually helping me live the dream.
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Post by Jordan U on Jun 24, 2016 13:32:24 GMT -5
This sure is an odd one.. Looks like it would move more air out towards the sides rather than strait down, which isn't necessarily a bad thing..
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 25, 2016 14:16:44 GMT -5
That's one of the things that I love most about this fan, the air movement pattern is like no other fan I've ever dealt with. It moves a surprising amount of air straight down, definitely produces that usual column of air you'd expect under a small fan. But there is movement to the sides as well, so while we're not talking major CFM, it circulates very nicely indeed. I didn't know what to expect. The listed CFM is good for fans in this size category, but CFMs don't always translate to good air movement that you can feel, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the results of such a unique blade shape.
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Post by Jordan U on Jun 25, 2016 19:18:50 GMT -5
What is the CFM rating?
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 25, 2016 21:13:20 GMT -5
2855 CFM. In doing some research, while that's not the absolute highest for fans in the general 15"-34" small fan range (looks like the Quorum Estate 30" takes that title at over 3600 CFM), it certainly ranks up there beating out fans like the Kichler Canfield 30", Craftmade Piccolo, and Emerson Tilo. The motor size also ranks on the larger end for fans of this general size. But I mean overall, take the clear fashion appeal of this particular fan into consideration, and the specs come out to be fairly impressive for a fan that could've easily been mostly decorative.
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Post by Noah C on Jun 25, 2016 22:30:38 GMT -5
2855 CFM. In doing some research, while that's not the absolute highest for fans in the general 15"-34" small fan range (looks like the Quorum Estate 30" takes that title at over 3600 CFM), it certainly ranks up there beating out fans like the Kichler Canfield 30", Craftmade Piccolo, and Emerson Tilo. The motor size also ranks on the larger end for fans of this general size. But I mean overall, take the clear fashion appeal of this particular fan into consideration, and the specs come out to be fairly impressive for a fan that could've easily been mostly decorative. Actually the Minka Aire supra 32" is the best air mover under 36", at a whopping (for its size, in this day and time) 4,075 CFM. What is the motor size of this Casablanca? The aforementioned supra has a 153×16. And yes, this fan does move good air for its miniscule size while still being fashionable in a small space in a more futuristic environment. |
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