Is the fan suitable for outdoor installation like under a patio cover? Thanks
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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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Not to my knowledge..it is installed in my living room...there are specific fans that state indoor/outdoor usage..their motors are self-contained from the elements.
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The blades are not metal. i believe the blades are wood with a plastic covering to endure exterior use. This is an excellent product for exterior use. I have two fanS installed on a covered patio (OPEN ON BOTH ENDS) on a 6 ft down rod. Both fans were easy to install with no wobble. I do not believe metal fan blades would be a good choice for fan in a PARTIAL/ OPEN exterior (RUST/WEIGHT) LOCATION. This is my second year year with these fans, currently have had no problems.
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Well, Mary, it is outside in our patio, its' not real bright, I guess you can try a higher wattage. I didn't buy this for the lighting per say, but I thought that I would install the fixture regardless. Also, this fan is pretty high up, but its' adequate. Hope this helps.
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No way, this is an indoor fan only. There are some good outdoor fans at Lowes.com
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You can use the fan to exhaust purposes. It can be used in an unheated garage as long as it's not exposed to outside weather.
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Not at all. First, even on high, it has almost no power. You need to be right in front of it to even know it's on. Second, in order for this fan to cool the room down, the air outside has to be much cooler than the air inside. If it's hot outside, it will merely bring that hot air in and weakly circulate it. I find this fan useful ONLY when it's cool outside--like at night.
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Gary, My concern would be having the fan exposed to moisture. If you live in a dry area this may not be a problem. I live in Florida so it probably is not a good idea here. Mine is installed in my living room.
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This fan is powerful enough to be used outdoors, but like anything made of metal, it will eventually corrode. Being black in color dirt or rust will not as noticeable.
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Yes the fan can be used out doors. If you are concerned about moisture effecting the blades spray some clear shellac.
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Yes a ceiling vent fan would be right for that installation the other is for venting to the outdoors!
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As long as you have a standard fan housing, it would be possible to use this fan outdoors. However, I would not recommend it since the blade material is wood and the housing is not designed for outdoor usage. This means that the blades will eventually droop and the internal components will corrode; this process will be accelerated if you live in a place with relatively high humidity.
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It does a very good job for its size and can be wall mounted. I have two of them. How well it does on your patio will depend on how close you place the fan to those needing relief from the heat . Richard
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I can't say for certain since I haven't tried it outdoors. But it does look like thing is sealed up pretty good so it might be ok. If you decide to try it you should probably put some outdoor caulk around where the cord connects to the fan. That's the one place I really wouldn't want to get wet.
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Hi Mark, I have this model installed on my screen porch. Screen on 3 sides. When it rains hard, I can get mist inside the porch, but the fan stays protected at the ceiling level. As long as the fan isn't exposed to direct water contact, I think you would be fine.
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Yes. It is a very good fan. I use it under my carport. I live in Louisiana with lots of heat and humidity and it does really well. Good purchase.
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Not an answer, but a question...did you find a fan which is UL rated for wet locations? I'm looking for one that will be on our patio outdoors as well and can't seem to find anything here on Amazon.