down in florida in the summer months,
it sure helps to get the air moving in the shop if you want to remain semi-comfortable
I have quite a few ceiling fans (21) 60" and two, roof exhaust fans,
that suck heated air out of the shop attic,
but I've found that adding a floor fan that's aimed along the floor surface,
at the area under the car, helps you feel cooler very noticeably.
on any car I might be working on, as it adds noticeably to the comfort level, this helps reduce the felt temps.
I purchased one of the 30-inch fans at a clearance sale at home depot, for $199,
and its proven to be useful,
if I get a couple extra bucks I might just purchase a second one.
and if you have a similar rather hot non-airconditioned shop,
you might consider purchasing one or more they do make a difference.
now one of the guys I know has a couple of the 42" industrial floor fans,
in his shop he has them stacked vertically in a rack, thats about 4ft wide 7 ft tall in his angle iron rack, he fabricated,
that custom racks on wheels, and he uses a couple of bungee cords to fasten it in place ,
in front of the shops access door, when its in use.
otherwise the fan thrust would tip the fan holding fixture frame he built over ,
once the fans were turned on,
that rack he built, he places in front of the access door to his shop
, and leaves the big garage door only open about 12" at the bottom,
as he only has a 2 car garage, and the ceilings too low for ceiling fans,
that solution has its limits, but it moves a great deal of airflow!
those buggers are LOUD, you can hardly hear the conversation,
but to be fair they sure keep a noticeable breeze in his two-car garage.
enough that you can,t keep a manual or instruction sheets open without magnets and paper weights,
if any of you gentlemen use similar fans why not add to this thread
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/shop-ceiling-fans.4865/
My shops 2800 sq ft, and 16 ft tall to the rafters, its got (21) 60" industrial ceiling fans and a couple 2700CFM evac fans on the roof
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42 inch 10,000 cfm
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it sure helps to get the air moving in the shop if you want to remain semi-comfortable
I have quite a few ceiling fans (21) 60" and two, roof exhaust fans,
that suck heated air out of the shop attic,
but I've found that adding a floor fan that's aimed along the floor surface,
at the area under the car, helps you feel cooler very noticeably.
on any car I might be working on, as it adds noticeably to the comfort level, this helps reduce the felt temps.
I purchased one of the 30-inch fans at a clearance sale at home depot, for $199,
and its proven to be useful,
if I get a couple extra bucks I might just purchase a second one.
and if you have a similar rather hot non-airconditioned shop,
you might consider purchasing one or more they do make a difference.
now one of the guys I know has a couple of the 42" industrial floor fans,
in his shop he has them stacked vertically in a rack, thats about 4ft wide 7 ft tall in his angle iron rack, he fabricated,
that custom racks on wheels, and he uses a couple of bungee cords to fasten it in place ,
in front of the shops access door, when its in use.
otherwise the fan thrust would tip the fan holding fixture frame he built over ,
once the fans were turned on,
that rack he built, he places in front of the access door to his shop
, and leaves the big garage door only open about 12" at the bottom,
as he only has a 2 car garage, and the ceilings too low for ceiling fans,
that solution has its limits, but it moves a great deal of airflow!
those buggers are LOUD, you can hardly hear the conversation,
but to be fair they sure keep a noticeable breeze in his two-car garage.
enough that you can,t keep a manual or instruction sheets open without magnets and paper weights,
if any of you gentlemen use similar fans why not add to this thread
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/shop-ceiling-fans.4865/
My shops 2800 sq ft, and 16 ft tall to the rafters, its got (21) 60" industrial ceiling fans and a couple 2700CFM evac fans on the roof
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Flow- ... /100072633
http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans- ... ogId=10053
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerc...peed-Direct-Drive-Drum-Fan-BF30DDCE/303061464
30 inch 5000cfm
$219
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerc...y-Duty-Belt-Drive-Drum-Fan-BF42BDCE/303061465
42 inch 10,000 cfm
$349
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Comfort...um-Fan-with-Aluminum-Blades-CZMC48B/311552947
48 inch
$581
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...nic_feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1308816
Master 42 in. High Capacity Belt-Drive Fan, MAC-42-BDF
SKU: 130881699
PreviousNext
Product price
$349.99
Show Share Links
Financing Available! Click here for more details...
Quantity
Item may be purchased online only
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