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Choosing the right ceiling fan for your balcony
The ceiling fan was invented in the United States of
America. This happened back in the nineteenth century, and
it thus has a long history. It may come as a surprise that
the first ceiling fans were actually hydro powered. The
modern version, which runs on electricity was not invented
until 1882 by a man named Philip Diehl. Even though today
there are a lot of modern air conditioning systems
available, the ceiling fan remains the most popular, simple
and easy to use method to raise comfort levels inside homes.
It is with good reason that the ceiling fan has been used
for many years, over a century actually, to supplement the
indoor cooling of living areas or workspaces. What has
occurred as an effect of this long history, is that the
development of ceiling fans has been substantial. In the
modern day and age there are a lot of options to choose from
with regards to the style of ceiling fan you want. Also the
sizes and materials they are made from have become greatly
varying and customizable. Ceiling fans do not only provide a
functional means to an end, they have also become a piece of
beautiful design, positively adding to the esthetics of your
living area or workspace. The price of ceiling fans can vary
depending on performance or design.
How to control the balcony ceiling fan
Almost all ceiling fans have an engine that is able to turn
both ways, clock- and counterclockwise. This allows you to
choose between a suction- or blowing mode controllable in
multiple speed settings. It is important to calibrate your
ceiling fan in the right direction, to attain the effect you
desire. There are multiple ways of controlling a ceiling
fan. There is the old-fashioned way with the cords hanging
down from the ceiling, and there is the modern way in which
the ceiling fan is controlled remotely by means of a remote
control or a control system embedded in the wall.
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Purchasing a balcony ceiling fan
The effectiveness of a ceiling fan depends greatly on a
number of contributing factors. Make sure you are well
prepared and informed before you start your search for one.
There are a number of important factors we advise you to
keep in mind beforehand. These factors are:
• Length of the blades
• Surface of the blades
• Angle of the blades
• Rotation speed
• Space between the blades
Length of the blades:
The longer your rotor blades are, the higher the percentage
of the area becomes on which the ceiling fan has its effect.
The blades can vary in length, and choosing the right one
for your balcony can make a world of difference.
Surface of the blades:
The greater the surface of the blades, the more air your
balcony ceiling fan can move around, and thus increasing the
effectiveness. Do notice that the surface must not be too
big.
Angle of the blades:
The angle at which the blades are turned along their length
axis determines for a great part the amount of generated air
current. If the angle is too low, the fan will barely move
any air around, too high and the engine will have to produce
a lot of power to be able to cope with the increased air
resistance. The ideal angle is one of 15 degrees.
Rotation speed:
The speed of rotation is measured in RPM which stands for
rounds per minute. This also contributes for a great amount
to the amount of air being moved around. A faster rotating
balcony ceiling fan entails to a greater air current.
Space between the blades:
If there is insufficient room between the blades, there is
not enough capacity to suck in, or blow out air. When this
happens the balcony ceiling fan will not be able to keep a
strong air current going. It is for this reason that ceiling
fans with four blades often work better than those featuring
five or even six blades.
Installing a ceiling fan on your balcony
There are a few key elements to placing a ceiling fan that
need to be taken into account. To guarantee the optimal
efficiency of your ceiling fan take the following elements
in mind:
• Mounting
• Distance between ceiling fan and ceiling
• Distance between ceiling fan and people
• Deviation (wobble)
Mounting:
A fully assembled balcony ceiling fan weighs approximately
between 10 and 20 kilograms. This is greatly dependent on
the blade surface, the material from which the fan is made,
and the possible presence of added lighting. This weight
combined with the spinning of the fan, puts a lot of strain
on the connection between the fan and the ceiling. Make sure
it is properly mounted.
Distance between ceiling fan and ceiling:
Is the fan too close to the ceiling, the air current is
hindered. Always make sure to keep a short distance between
the ceiling and the fan. There are special rods available
that can be placed between the fan and the ceiling to
increase the distance.
Distance between ceiling fan and people:
The closer the ceiling fan is located to the people, the
greater the effect that is felt. This provides yet another
argument for keeping some distance between the fan and the
ceiling. The only thing you need to be wary of when mounting
the fan lower, is that it stays safe.
Deviation:
Some ceiling fans have a slight wobble, or deviation, in
their spinning. This can often be contributed to an
imbalance in the blades or an imbalance in the mounting.
Though many ceiling fans are provided with a balancing set
included, the imbalance is not always due to the blades
being too light, and the cause can lie elsewhere. A much
seen cause is the a wrong montage. What often goes wrong in
this montage is not screwing the screws tight enough. Also
always check the ceiling rod to see if the imbalance can be
found there.
In conclusion
A balcony ceiling fan is a real handy item to get some
comfort at home or your working space, just make sure you
buy the right one fit to your purposes. |
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