Can this fan be used outdoors? I want to use on my back deck to help keep bugs away in the evenings.
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According to the manufacturer, this fan should NOT be used in damp or wet locations.
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Plug it in and don't worry at all...use the wall-mount bracket that comes with the fan. Don't leave it out in the rain. That's it. I can tell you; this fan will work very well at making the air too breezy for insects. Use it.
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The power cable is fairly robust and well-insulated, but I would be worried about water getting into the speed control if it rains. As other have said, if the fan is used in an outdoor area that is covered then you should be okay.
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Absolutely, but you wouldn't want to ever leave it out in the event of rain. We have not used the wall mounting bracket, but it looks like it is essentially a stable hook that you can easily take the fan in and out of if you wanted a wall mount for keeping away mosquitoes. This is a solid piece of machinery and an incredible deal. Its lowest setting is stronger than the Lasko plastic fans' highest settings.
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One hopes that you genuinely have a beef against these bugs. If not, you are just gonna be seen as a bully. This fan is gonna make MINCEMEAT OUTTA THEM BUGS!
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it is very well made and substantial. it can blow up a storm, if need be. so, i think it should work quite well for you. i would take it inside when done.
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Hello! This is an indoor fan only and not approved for outdoor use. If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know! Lighting and Locks- 1-800-334-5804
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No it will not fly outdoors. I found that even a ceiling fan affects its flight.
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Outdoor use is fine only under circumstances where the humidity is very low and the fan is never exposed to rain or moisture. It certainly moves enough air for outdoor use.
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This fan isn't an outdoor fan so don't think it would do get in wet situation. Blades not real piece of wood.
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The fan does make some noise, but they really are designed to work inside. They are not weather proof. I keep one in the garage and one in the arctic entry so that when the lights are off in those rooms they catch any mosquito that got into those rooms. Our house stays pretty much mosquito free despite the clouds of them outside. The ones left in the arctic entry or garage typically do not survive to bite you later. This item would not be useful on a patio. It is a trap with a small light as the attractant and not a bug zapper. Depending how the bugs are this year I may need another one for the downstairs entry.
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I used this fan to move dampness out from under house after a water pipe leak. It is best not to use in early morning and at night time when the humidity is high. It has some automated controls, but I do not trust them and just turn mine off and on when I feel it the best time. You have to have a second open, unblocked vent to draw in drier air and an open vent to mount in over on in for it to work best. As others have said, there is no damper and wind could blow back from the outside if the fan was turned off. For me that is no problem. Good luck.
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I do not think this Vornado shop fan would work well outside. Of all the Vornado fans that I have I was disappointed in this fan. I think it needs a room for the air to bounce off of. This fan does not put out the air that I would expect from a shop fan.
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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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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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Yes I only use the fan outside. You have to put the tube on the fan if you want to mist. It is a very good fan I love it outside or in its really powerful.
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No, this fan is only for indoors. It is so very good looking that the outdoors will ruin it.
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I only use it outdoors and the reason I bought it. But, if I were to purchase another outdoor mister I would get a rotating upright fan. This will cool only one person and you need to be close to it so you can get wet.
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Mine has a vent, rather like a dryer vent on the outside (external) wall. I would think it would protect the fan from rain. It vents into an attached storage shed or "closet" that is stuccoed with a steel door that protects my fan from the elements. I'd be sure it can be used outside or that it's well sheltered.
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Since the information on this unit says nothing about it being rated for outside, I'm making an assumption it's only good for indoor use. I have this unit in my master bedroom and like it very much. Nice looking, fairly quiet and the closest ceiling hugger fan I've found to date.
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Hello! Unfortunately, this particular fan is not rated for wet locations. Monte Carlo does have a similar looking item that is rated for outdoor use. That number is #5WF42BK. Please let me know if I can help in any other way. Lighting and Locks Beth
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I don't believe it is specifically designed for outdoor use, but if it is used in a semi-enclosed area like a screened-in porch where it is not directly exposed to rain, it should work okay. I've seen similar fans mounted in the ceiling of front porches. Make sure it is properly grounded and powered through a GFCI breaker.