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Post by moxie2 on Nov 1, 2017 12:00:33 GMT -5
Hello All, I am looking to replace and existing ceiling fan on our screened in porch with an Original. However, I do have a question. Is it OK to buy an 80's through 2002 American made Original and mount it outside in the Georgia humidity? Or, should I simply buy the new 23838 black China made fan that says its OK for damp locations? Obviously, I prefer the US model but don't want to damage a fan I can't easily replace either....Thank you for any input you may have!
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Post by Cole D on Nov 1, 2017 19:06:26 GMT -5
I think it would be fine, as long as the blades have a good sealant on them. As far as I know Originals were mounted on porches for years with no issues. There was an outdoor Original in the 90s but as far as I know the only difference was it had cloth blades.
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Post by moxie2 on Nov 4, 2017 12:39:19 GMT -5
Thank you for the reply! That's the feeling I had was that motor should be OK, thank you for confirming it. I know the new 23838 is great quality, but the 10,500 CFM rating on the late 90's fan would really help in the Georgia summer!
Just one more question, I also need to mount an Original on a 6 foot downrod for a high ceiling. Can I buy any double threaded Hunter downrod? Or, is there a special version just for the Original? Thank you again!
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Post by Parkman on Nov 4, 2017 14:48:17 GMT -5
I've seen normal American Originals on Porches just the blades need to be replaced after a long period of time on some. If you have or have access to acquiring an American one for a screened porch it potentially will be cheaper than purchasing a new one at the five hundered and some for a new Chinese one.
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Post by Jonathan A. on Nov 4, 2017 19:18:45 GMT -5
10500 CFM is actually overestimated, before there was a requirement to get accurate CFM by using a cylinder to have fan blow through. CFM before 2000s were generally overestimated.
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