Hunter Original and Archive Originals

[Fanman]

I kow you all hate them, but does anyone know anything about the newer Hunter Originals and Archive Originals?

Do the Archive ones mount with a hook like the old original? Can I mount them with 4 instead of 5 blades?
About how much would a new Archive or Original cost. I am trying to find a good Hunter fan. Would prefer new, so vintage fans aren't in the question.

I really think the new Originals should be given a chance. I mean, at least they are still being made! The new models have been around for over 3 years so I think we should stop ignoring them. Think about the vintage fans from the 70s and 80s. Some compared those to the fans from the early 20th century and thought they were junk. I guess it goes full circle.

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fanman said:

I kow you all hate them, but does anyone know anything about the newer Hunter Originals and Archive Originals?

They're the same as the current original with a slightly different look.

fanman said:

Do the Archive ones mount with a hook like the old original? Can I mount them with 4 instead of 5 blades?

Yes and yes.

fanman said:

About how much would a new Archive or Original cost. I am trying to find a good Hunter fan. Would prefer new, so vintage fans aren't in the question.

Online, around $200.

Must you have an Original? I know where you can get a brand new K55 fan for around $150. Not NOS, still being made.

fanman said:

I really think the new Originals should be given a chance. I mean, at least they are still being made! The new models have been around for over 3 years so I think we should stop ignoring them. Think about the vintage fans from the 70s and 80s. Some compared those to the fans from the early 20th century and thought they were junk. I guess it goes full circle.

Quality keeps getting worse and worse until eventually ceiling fans will become obsolete "they dont dont anything except make noise and waste electricity".

[Fanman]

spiffy said:

Must you have an Original? I know where you can get a brand new K55 fan for around $150. Not NOS, still being made.

Emerson or Casablanca?

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The fans mentioned in the thermalinc thread, actually! The Gillespie model by Marley.

[Fanman]

spiffy said:

The fans mentioned in the thermalinc thread, actually! The Gillespie model by Marley.

I just checked the site. Very nice!

Is the Charleston II related to the Fasco Charleston?

I see they make a ge vent fan too!

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Where do you see the Charleston II? I dont see it on Marleymep.com or Thermalinc.com

It's now discontinued, I think it was related in name only.