Fan

[firetiger]

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?

[Denny Welch]

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.

[pjmcla]

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.     

[toadfrogbaits]

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 .

[Justin9j]

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. 

[Botanophilia]

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. 

[ghostbaits]

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

[TheDreamer]

Globalindustrial.com has a ton of equipment for decent prices

[Botanophilia]

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.