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Post by Cullen D. on Jul 20, 2016 17:42:43 GMT -5
What is the most powerful 36" or 42" vintage fan you can think of? I'd like to replace the Minka Aire Supra in the laundry room and my mom wants the most powerful fan she can get in there. It can't be an industrial because it needs a light kit.
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Post by becausecanadia on Jul 20, 2016 20:23:04 GMT -5
36" Gold Line lol
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Post by JW on Jul 20, 2016 20:43:07 GMT -5
If you can find a 36" blenderfan with a switch housing you're set. Those things fly... they outperform 36" Originals by a longshot IMO.
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Post by Parkman on Jul 20, 2016 23:10:18 GMT -5
Hunter Bayports and Beacon Hill's are pretty darn powerful.
Granted they aren't vintage but they are something that moves around 230 RPMs.
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Post by Noah C on Jul 21, 2016 0:02:53 GMT -5
I know they're a little bigger than 42" (44") but minka Aire supra 44's are very powerful for the size. Also, the Casablanca ventura and panama w/17" blades move over 6,000 CFM. I would have to agree with Jon here, some of the most powerful 36" fans are blenderfans. Gold lines are pretty good too.
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Post by Cullen D. on Jul 21, 2016 7:07:54 GMT -5
But a Supra is what I'm trying to replace. And like I said, it can't be an industrial because it needs to have a light kit. (Or maybe I could drill out the shaft of a 36" Gold Line to install a light kit on it. We do have separate light and fan switches in there.)
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Post by Jonathan A. on Jul 21, 2016 15:59:18 GMT -5
But a Supra is what I'm trying to replace. And like I said, it can't be an industrial because it needs to have a light kit. (Or maybe I could drill out the shaft of a 36" Gold Line to install a light kit on it. We do have separate light and fan switches in there.) has added a switch housing on Hampton Bay Industrial. Maybe he could do the same to Gold Line. |
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Post by JW on Jul 21, 2016 22:49:54 GMT -5
Hampton Bay industrial motors have a plastic casing. Gold Line motors are cast. I don't think that will be an easy task by any means.
Blenderfans should be relatively easy to come across, especially amongst collectors. I just sold all three of my 36" on eBay last month and have a 52" I'll likewise sell as soon as I find OEM blades for it.
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Post by markwelker on Jul 21, 2016 22:57:40 GMT -5
You can't install a light fixture in the room and an industrial?
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Post by John Shelley on Jul 21, 2016 23:49:19 GMT -5
Hampton Bay industrial motors have a plastic casing. Gold Line motors are cast. I don't think that will be an easy task by any means. Blenderfans should be relatively easy to come across, especially amongst collectors. I just sold all three of my 36" on eBay last month and have a 52" I'll likewise sell as soon as I find OEM blades for it. My hampton bay motors were all stamped steel actually , as far as gold lines are concerned... I don't have any to experiment on so no comment there, I did once convert a blender fan from solid shaft to hollow shaft and I have 3 more K55s I could do that to if I can get access to a lathe again... the 36 or 42 in plastic Emerson designer would be another fan worth looking into, as would small fascos if you can find either of those. |
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Post by Max C. on Jul 22, 2016 2:31:25 GMT -5
You can't install a light fixture in the room and an industrial? That is an option, however take into account the branch circuit wiring modifications that are necessary for such an installation. Depending upon other applicable loads, it may be non-Code compliant to simply tie into the existing fan box. Also, in most municipalities, a permit is required for any additions to branch circuit wiring...
If age and an two extra inches are not particular concern for you Cullen, a 44" Hunter Coastal Breeze Plus would prove an an excellent option in regards to performance. Hampton Bay industrial motors have a plastic casing. Since when   |
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Post by JW on Jul 22, 2016 7:55:46 GMT -5
You can't install a light fixture in the room and an industrial? That is an option, however take into account the branch circuit wiring modifications that are necessary for such an installation. Depending upon other applicable loads, it may be non-Code compliant to simply tie into the existing fan box. Also, in most municipalities, a permit is required for any additions to branch circuit wiring...
If age and an two extra inches are not particular concern for you Cullen, a 44" Hunter Coastal Breeze Plus would prove an an excellent option in regards to performance. Hampton Bay industrial motors have a plastic casing. Since when I thought they did... shows how much I pay attention to Hampton Bay lol. Oops |
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Post by Cullen D. on Jul 22, 2016 13:06:14 GMT -5
Well, whatever I get has to be in need of a paint job because I have to paint it to match the washing machine and dryer.
Would a Casablanca Four Seasons be a good air mover for in there? I have one of those that could use a paint job, and I may be able to cut a set of spare non-Casablanca blades to make it 42".
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Post by Parkman on Jul 22, 2016 13:26:15 GMT -5
Definitely not a bad one for that in my opinion.
You may want to consider however putting something of lesser quality depending on the finish rather than a Vintage Casablanca.
The 32" Minka Supras are awesome airmovers, I have one and was very impressed and have plywood blades.
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Post by Cullen D. on Jul 22, 2016 13:28:44 GMT -5
Definitely not a bad one for that in my opinion. You may want to consider however putting something of lesser quality depending on the finish rather than a Vintage Casablanca. The 32" Minka Supras are awesome airmovers, I have one and was very impressed and have plywood blades. I'd rather something vintage in there. And it has to be able to be flush-mounted, because the Supra that's in there already hits the cabinets, and Supras can't be flush mounted. This Four Seasons I plan on using is SUPER incomplete and is all scratched up. |
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