Comments on: The Ins and Outs of Ceiling Fans http://www.philippinesorbust.com/2009/08/the-ins-and-outs-of-ceiling-fans/ Journey To Retirement in the Philippines Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:51:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: TropicalPenpals http://www.philippinesorbust.com/2009/08/the-ins-and-outs-of-ceiling-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-80 TropicalPenpals Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:04:11 +0000 http://www.philippinesorbust.com/?p=419#comment-80 Good article.. another factor to build into it is the quality issue as so many goods come from China and often they are surplus or factory seconds at best. So getting a quality brand is important as some of the cheaper ones are more of a fire hazard than a lot of people realise due to the wrong size cables being used internally for example. Another factor when looking at cooling is ceiling heights and possible roof extract fans to take out heat. Getting the right setup may take a bit of time and a few pesos but in the end you should only have to get it sorted once and in the long run will pay for itself over airconditioning. We only use Aircon in the bedroom at night and thats purely because our daughter sweats a lot if its not on. Good article.. another factor to build into it is the quality issue as so many goods come from China and often they are surplus or factory seconds at best. So getting a quality brand is important as some of the cheaper ones are more of a fire hazard than a lot of people realise due to the wrong size cables being used internally for example.

Another factor when looking at cooling is ceiling heights and possible roof extract fans to take out heat. Getting the right setup may take a bit of time and a few pesos but in the end you should only have to get it sorted once and in the long run will pay for itself over airconditioning. We only use Aircon in the bedroom at night and thats purely because our daughter sweats a lot if its not on.

]]> By: Does Solar Power Really Save Money | Philippines or Bust http://www.philippinesorbust.com/2009/08/the-ins-and-outs-of-ceiling-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Does Solar Power Really Save Money | Philippines or Bust Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:40 +0000 http://www.philippinesorbust.com/?p=419#comment-79 [...] of what my bill is here (it’s not that hot in the PI, but it is humid and the ceiling fans ( The Ins and Outs of Ceiling Fans ) would go a long way to help. Also I would slowly get acclimated to the humidity again. I’ve [...] [...] of what my bill is here (it’s not that hot in the PI, but it is humid and the ceiling fans ( The Ins and Outs of Ceiling Fans ) would go a long way to help. Also I would slowly get acclimated to the humidity again. I’ve [...]

]]> By: rich http://www.philippinesorbust.com/2009/08/the-ins-and-outs-of-ceiling-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-35 rich Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:46:03 +0000 http://www.philippinesorbust.com/?p=419#comment-35 Chris, Good to have you here, and thx so much for the explanation. Keep them comming. That last sentance is very important, lol, if not whats the point. Chris,

Good to have you here, and thx so much for the explanation. Keep them comming. That last sentance is very important, lol, if not whats the point.

]]> By: Chris X http://www.philippinesorbust.com/2009/08/the-ins-and-outs-of-ceiling-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Chris X Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:33:34 +0000 http://www.philippinesorbust.com/?p=419#comment-29 CFM/Watts = Cubic Feet per Minute per watt = Air Movement per amount of power. You want more CFM / Watt for more power efficiency of the fan. This can come through better manufacturing, blade pitch, speed, motor size, etc. Note: More CFM / watt is important, but the biggest power effects come from the light and the primary cooling / heating. Thus, get more CFM/Watt, but make sure you have energy efficient lighting and be sure to adjust the power down on your Air Conditioning or Heater now that the fan is in place. CFM/Watts = Cubic Feet per Minute per watt = Air Movement per amount of power. You want more CFM / Watt for more power efficiency of the fan. This can come through better manufacturing, blade pitch, speed, motor size, etc. Note: More CFM / watt is important, but the biggest power effects come from the light and the primary cooling / heating. Thus, get more CFM/Watt, but make sure you have energy efficient lighting and be sure to adjust the power down on your Air Conditioning or Heater now that the fan is in place.

]]> By: Joe http://www.philippinesorbust.com/2009/08/the-ins-and-outs-of-ceiling-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Joe Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:02:11 +0000 http://www.philippinesorbust.com/?p=419#comment-28 How does CFM correlate to lower electricity? How does CFM correlate to lower electricity?

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