Need help in picking out a ceiling fan

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muncybob
muncybob Posts: 2,970
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There seem to be a lot of stats on the larger fans and it's somewhat confusing. We are looking for a 3 blade large fan with dimmable lighting. Since it will be in the area where we listen to music I want something that is capable of moving a fair amount of air but do it with a minimal amount of noise. Anybody have a make/model that fits the bill?
Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited March 2019
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    This seems to fit the bill - I have been looking at this one for awhile now. Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.


    https://www.allmodern.com/lighting/hd0/52-lilith-3-blade-led-ceiling-fan-with-remote-l230-k~unrs4248.html?refid=GX173031511413-UNRS4248&device=m&ptid=359546089910&targetid=pla-359546089910&network=g&ireid=41954125&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu535s4np4AIVRkGGCh1T-g03EAQYBiABEgJhz_D_BwE&piid=23621742

    Shawn
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,555
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    Why 3 blade ? Would a 5 blade move more air at a slower speed?
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    ^ more noise...
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,754
    edited March 2019
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    Generally ceiling fans with 5 blades have a different pitch on one or maybe more of the blades. IIRC, this reduces the noise.

    We have a 5-blade Hunter downstairs and on low it moves quite a bit of air and is practically silent.

    OTOH, my daughter wanted a table top fan for her room and didn't want to hear it. I agree with her about cheap table top fans that vibrate and make noise.

    I found a Rowenta 12" Silent night fan that you pretty much cannot hear from 8' away, the HVAC is louder. Best small fan I ever bought.

    Just a thought if you don't want to mount one, they also offer a 16" version now. They're pricey but on the lowest setting they are the quietest I've seen. A Vornado doesn't even remotely come close by comparison.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,970
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    We like the look of 3 blade but if 5 blade moves more air with less noise then, that's the ticket.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,555
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    Yes my Hunter 5 blade moves massive air. I have not notices any pitch difference in the blades. In my experience the fans are much quieter than years past. I believe between the motors that have changed and the new suspension plates with rubber bumpers that have reduced a lot if the noise. A larger diameter reduces that need to run faster to move more air.

    FWIW
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,754
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    Most every fan I've owned, if you watch the blades, the edge of one will have a slightly higher track.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,027
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    I will say that when it comes to ceiling fans, you definitely get what you pay for. If you want quiet & well balanced, go for a good one. My favorites are, apparently, no longer available, unfortunately.

    We still need one for our guest bedroom here... we had the room wired for one, but for reasons that escape me, we didn't actually have one put in there. Most other rooms in the house have 'em. The fans in this house are all Casablancas, but the model we used when this house was built (ca. 6 to 7 years ago now) is apparently NLA.


    11566772664_84645f410d_b.jpgDSC_5932 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

    Hunters in the old house in MA.

    10839611305_f678e1d0bb_h.jpgDSC_7639 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr


    10839612055_4eeef29136_h.jpg    DSC_7739 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,020
    edited March 2019
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    I picked up one of these, liked it so much I bought one for each of the bedrooms.... No motor noise, dimmable led, remote controlled, moves tons of air... Solid wood blades, built well

    60"

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,027
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    ^^^ nice looking fan.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,970
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    .......what make/model is that?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,020
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    Am175led
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 2,970
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    In reading some reviews I'm concerned about the brightness of the light. It will be the closest light to my tt, bright enough to place/brush a record on the platter?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,754
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    https://www.bigassfans.com/
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,020
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    I have quite literally 40 to 50 recessed cans all over my House so I don't use the light much, I actually liked it alot because of the small light.

    I will say that if it is your primary light, you may not be satisfied.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
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    In my experience 3 blade fans make more noise. We have one in our bedroom and it's great, but I can hear each blade as it moves over my head.

    FYI, the less blades a fan has the more efficient it is because the motor works less and pushes against less air friction, but that doesn't mean quiet.
    Jake
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
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    Motor, bearing and blade design all have a factor on noise. Why they don't make a blade like an owl's wing (silent), I don't know.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
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    Bruce ahem..... Let me know if you need the link

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,555
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    FestYboy wrote: »
    Motor, bearing and blade design all have a factor on noise. Why they don't make a blade like an owl's wing (silent), I don't know.

    Because it would be a bear to clean the dust off of the blades. lol.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    FestYboy wrote: »
    Motor, bearing and blade design all have a factor on noise. Why they don't make a blade like an owl's wing (silent), I don't know.

    Because it would be a bear to clean the dust off of the blades. lol.

    That's a hoot!


    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,027
    edited March 2019
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    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    FestYboy wrote: »
    Motor, bearing and blade design all have a factor on noise. Why they don't make a blade like an owl's wing (silent), I don't know.

    Because it would be a bear to clean the dust off of the blades. lol.

    That's a hoot!


    you guys are killin' me here...

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