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Post by Max C. on Oct 19, 2016 4:10:04 GMT -5
I dont hate amber-tone. It adds a "warm" glow to a room... the Hang-True is nice, though I'm actually happy that they're moving away from it because it was a real pain to hang one, especially in an unfinished basement on an exposed octagon box. How often does that actually occur in a real-world installation though?
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Post by Andrew G. on Oct 19, 2016 6:31:29 GMT -5
How often does that actually occur in a real-world installation though? Attached to a stand-alone octagon box? More often than you might think, I'm sure.
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Post by Max C. on Oct 19, 2016 22:38:49 GMT -5
Attached to a stand-alone octagon box? More often than you might think, I'm sure. Come to think of it, you certainly have a valid point Andrew. Examples could include commercial/industrial settings and modern loft-style spaces.
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Post by Noah C on Oct 19, 2016 23:01:18 GMT -5
Attached to a stand-alone octagon box? More often than you might think, I'm sure. Come to think of it, you certainly have a valid point Andrew. Examples could include commercial/industrial settings and modern loft-style spaces. As well as the obvious... like most random collectors do, installing a fan to a standalone octagon box with an unfinished ceiling in your garage.
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 19, 2016 23:52:30 GMT -5
Right, like in my parent's unfinished basement in which they've kindly let me showcase my collection.
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Post by Cole S. on Oct 30, 2016 13:44:25 GMT -5
On the topic of the glass, Stealths really aren't for general lighting anyways because it's directed so downward. So yes, the light output of the darker glass isn't as good, but the Stealth doesn't put out great light in the first place so it's really negligible. You've gotta have other light sources either way for proper illumination of a room with a Stealth IMO.
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Post by Cole S. on Oct 30, 2016 13:57:05 GMT -5
Been dealing with some personal stuff, and on top of everything my phone has been on the blink so I've been very limited in time spent online. Anywho, finally got a video up today and it's featuring Kichler's industrial fan. Again, I will say this fan has a tangible quality to it, doesn't feel cheap. It also doesn't even come close to the best industrials on the market performance-wise, it's a little slow and air movement is marginal at best, but I think it's a neat option for lighter applications where maybe a little more flair with design would be desired. Overall not unimpressed, I do really like Kichler's fan products. They seem to be a rarity today in that their product is always consistent or actually improving. Main complaint as always is the METAL ball, which easily transmits noise since it's all metal on metal on metal contact. A nylon ball would silence these fans completely, but I can't even really swap them myself since Kichler's ball is larger than what is 'standard'. youtu.be/sNOYu7qC3b0
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 30, 2016 23:20:48 GMT -5
As I said on FB, love it!
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Post by Max C. on Oct 31, 2016 3:19:44 GMT -5
While this certainly is not despicable, the blades simply "don't do it" for me. Regarding that ball, a rubber coating could assist in noise alleviation...
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Post by fancollector12 on Oct 31, 2016 23:51:05 GMT -5
Hmmm never knew to do that... I think I have some older fans with metal balls (TWSS).
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 1, 2016 10:19:54 GMT -5
What a strange blade design.. I'd think that sharp tip on the end would create an annoying whir sound..
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Post by fancollector12 on Nov 1, 2016 23:26:10 GMT -5
Anything with a "curve" or "aero" design to it will... my Emerson Midway ECO is like that, as is my 60" HB Industrial.
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Post by Cole S. on Nov 3, 2016 21:25:49 GMT -5
It's got a whir, but I don't find it any more annoying than any other industrial fan.
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 5, 2016 9:01:27 GMT -5
It's got a whir, but I don't find it any more annoying than any other industrial fan. I watched the video.. It doesn't make nearly as much noise as I thought it would..
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Post by Cole S. on Nov 12, 2016 23:29:31 GMT -5
I've been trying to get my hands specifically on a 48" brushed steel Heat Fan for years, but of course I wanted a decent price and NIB was preferable (as was the case with this one). I've mentioned before that I won one on eBay years ago for dirt cheap, however the seller told me there was a problem, refunded me, and told me I'd have to repurchase on a new listing. No problem, until it got listed with a BIN of over $100. Needless to say I left negative feedback, bailed, and never looked back. It sat on there forever again, then disappeared. Anyways, I've finally got one now. Performance is spectacular as you'd expect. Definitely one of the very top best straight blade stamped motor fans on the market now. Build quality is impressive, I needn't say much more with Emerson, you know I will back their build quality to the end of time. But all that aside, I mostly bought it for looks. I just love the appearance and proportions of this size and finish, just a very lovely fan. So excited to have this one.
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