Trailer in winter laser thermometer tests - huge differences in ceiling vs. floor temps. I can use this as a ceiling fan to circ hot air down, right?
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The lid has a micro switch and the fan only works when the lid is raised approximately 2". It will not work as you want without altering the factory design.
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The answer to your question is yes & no. This fan will move hot air out of your trailer, but will only cool it to the extent of the outside air it is drawing in to replace the air it is exhausting.
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Mine is installed horizontally between two floor joists and so far it is working good. It replaces a fan intended for horizontal but I installed it in a ceiling (vertical) and it lasted a year before going out. Using a fan opposite of what it is intended for can be hard on the bearings. My guess is this one would be OK either way, but contacting the manufacturer would be the safest way to go.
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Absolutely YES. YES. Highest heat transfer comes with coldest air MOVING against the hottest surface. Also, using a fan will cause the heater to draw (slightly) more power, making (slightly) more heat and spreading it widely. (Lower temp-&gt;lower element resistance-&gt;higher power draw-&gt;greater heat output with no bad effect on the life-span of the heater, it's a win-win.) AND, the fan will ensure that the thermostat never switches the heater OFF. Every extra minute ON is another minute generating more heat. :) Another fan, on the floor, blowing colder floor-air up and into the warmer ceiling-air (hot air rises) will mix the air, making the room more comfortable in less time. Fans are NOT just for summer anymore, because they can help you stay warm, too. :) Did anyone here take college physics? FYI- I was an engineer for thirty years or so. Hope this is useful. PS-I have a fan running now, in New England, in November, on a gray and blustery day.
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It saved me $$ on my electric bill... I would have to say yes on being better than your radiant heat in the ceiling. This heat will heat lower then move up not having to heat the upper part of the room first then move down. Depending on the size of the room you have we set ours on the low setting and it stays plenty warm. Hope this helps...
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It is primarily only for inside. flying this under a ceiling fan can make it crash. You can fly it outside, but there must be virtually no wind.
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Yes absolutely! That is exactly what I purchased this product for. Definitely keeps the heat upstairs where it belongs and the cold from crawl space from creeping in. I do have radiant heat in floors, though I do feel it will help keep the cold out even if you do not have radiant, Very easy install as well. Very happy, great product and inexpensive! Highly recommend.
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Im not sure but if you see my review of the product you'll see some temps that I took with laser gun. Good luck!
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My bedroom has a very high ceiling. Once he heater has been running for a few minutes (abt 15) I turn on the ceiling fan to help circulate the air from the ceiling. It always raises the temp a couple of more degrees at the floor level.
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Probably couldn't hurt if you have the room, I thought about doing the same. The fan is decent for what it is, but doesn't push all that much air. You could wire both fans to operate on the same switch. I have noticed that the fan does help the performance of the unit in hot temps. Good luck dude.
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Works with ANY heat source that has a flat horizontal surface that the Caframo can sit on.It needs a temperature difference between the fan base and the surrounding air.It uses a "Sterling Engine" ... which you can look up on Google and YouTube.Look at the YouTube videos, for examples.I recommend also getting one of those laser thermometers so you can see how the temps are going ... ~ $35 on Amazon.
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Yes, it does work in a ceiling fan. A caveat though. Notice the metal heat sink and realize that light will be directed forward in the direction the bulb is pointed and not backward. No big deal, but I just mention that because if you have glass globes, depending on their shape and orientation, the globe's glass behind the heat sink will not be illuminated. This just gives the globe a slightly different look than perhaps what you may be used to seeing.
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No fan is a substitute for air conditioning. It won't make your house colder, only more comfortable because the air is moving
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Unfortunately the Tristar ceiling fan is only suitable for indoor use as it has venting on top of the motor housing.Thank you,Michael H.Dan's Fan City
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Thomas, That is exactly what my husband is doing with this fan. The max temp is up to 140 F (60 C). It works great, better than expected. He is also using a speed controller on it. It is really quiet too.
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I found the same thing with both my units. That is, if I want the room temp. to be 78 degrees, I set the air cond. for 74 degrees. No big deal.
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I use a ceiling fan to mix the air. I have 10' ceiling with the fan set at 8' and pull the air up so there is little noticable draft. For my house this produces even tempurature throughout.