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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: firetiger on 06/27/12 13:21 UTC
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Now that it's hitting that 100 degree mark every day, I thought I would go get a new fan for my garage while I'm pouring. I have two small fans, but I want something that can move some air. I found a 20" high velocity fan for $50. I don't know what I was expecting, but $50 seems like a lot for a fan. I looked around and that seems to be the going rate.
Before I throw down $50 do you guys have any recommendations on what I should be looking for in a fan? Is 20" high velocity going to move enough air in a standard two car sized garage?
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I think I have a fan similar to what you're describing and it makes the garage a whole lot more comfortable in our hot California afternoons. When the time and $$ are right, you might also want to consider an exhaust fan when you're pouring. It should not only get rid of the plastic residue, but also a lot of the hot air.
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Decent quality isn't cheap. A stand fan works better for me in most circumstances. Multiple speeds are good. Look the fan motor over good. Bearing should be lifetime sealed & the blades should be steel.
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Got any farm auctions going on . Check for a barn fan or an old chicken house fan . It will be big . Just park your car in front of it with the doors open and you can clean it out sending the residue down the road to the neighbors yard . That is unless you like him .
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I have a big squirrel cage fan. Off a old furnace Built some duct work off of it so I can point the air where I want it.
Got it at a yard sale for ten bucks.
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High velocity fans can move a lot of air relative to their size. We use them in greenhouses to improve air circulation. 2-4 of them in a 22'x80' is enough to circulate air. 1 in a garage should be plenty good enough to vent fumes if placed correctly.
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High velocity fans can move a lot of air relative to their size. We use them in greenhouses to improve air circulation. 2-4 of them in a 22'x80' is enough to circulate air. 1 in a garage should be plenty good enough to vent fumes if placed correctly.
Suggestions on a brand and place to buy? Would this be an ehaust fan?
Jim
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Globalindustrial.com has a ton of equipment for decent prices
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Shop around, look for the CFM to be in the thousands... like 3500+. Greenhouse fans are usually 3600-5000 CFM and built to withstand greenhouse conditions (100+ degrees, humid, etc) and are a little pricey. Fortunately Home Depot, Amazon, etc has fans at fairly affordable prices that will work just fine for a workshop. I'd personally still try to find indoor/outdoor rather than household.