What are the fan blades made of? What if they get wet?
1837392
Wood laminate over a plastic base. They'll survive water on them but the motor will not.
1837393
NOT GOOD IDEA. Blades are made of some type of composite material with a laminate over them . On one of my blades the laminate was loose and I re glued it.
1837394
This fan isn't an outdoor fan so don't think it would do get in wet situation. Blades not real piece of wood.
1837395
If you are wanting an outdoor fan look for "Wet" or "Damp" listed fan options! Let us know if you would like some options! :)
39677
The blades are plastic. This 16" fan works very well - the best fan I have, actually.
1339090
They are rigid plastic. Moreover, the fan speed isn't as good as what I'd expected.
61877
I would say on my WHITE fan, that the blades are a man made product, about 1/4" thickness. The lack of "grain" should make them easier to clean, IMHO. And these fans are absolutely silent -- we love them.
1541889
They aren't really washers, but irregularly shaped pieces of rubber that peel off and are applied to the female side of the blade holders. Just call Emerson customer service (1-800257-6511) and they will mail the "kit" out in an ordinary business size envelope. Got mine in exactly 1 week. I have 2 fans - a 72 inch 4-speed, and a 60" 6-speed. Mine are now quiet on all but one speed of the 4-speed fan. I just avoid using that speed. Good luck!
1739368
i'm not an expert by any means, and i don't know exactly how wet you mean, but if its any help i have mine in a greenhouse where the fan will be exposed to periodic small sprays of water. i had 2 similar fans in there for approx 2 years, working every day, before they gave out. hope that helps.
293561
The fan is made of cloth that is fairly stiff, not flimsy like silk. Fabric laced edges. The ribs are plastic. Nicely decorated. I use them very often (daily) and haven't had any of them rip or otherwise fall apart. I'm happy with both the bulk price I got for a dozen and with the fans themselves.
249781
I don't know were you would get replacement blades for your fan. I would try the manufacturer of the fan.
1746121
No for the simple fact that the blades are made of press wood....it will start to sag in a few months because of moisture and humidity....I would recomend a fan with metal blades plus I think by NEC code you have to use a fan with metal blades outdoor
802657
I bought six of them, but they are all installed indoors. They are gorgeous, absolutely silent fans. I'm sorry I couldn't answer your question regarding outdoor installation.
605963
Blades are metal.. This fan is awesome, I haven't had a need to turn it past low... Medium and high put out a HUGE amount of air displacement.. Great buy all around.
933813
Don't know because the fans did not work when I got it! I went to my local hobby shop and replaced them with some good brushless ones that are water resistant! I try not to go through to deep of water!
1459051
Blades are same color as the fan that bronze color. Fan is very quiet, with awesome air flow. Hope this helps you out :0)
1401490
No fan blade but you shouldn't need it anyway. Fan blades don't get used up unless you broke it or lost it
361939
I can't say what the blades are made of, but our 2-year old twin granddaughters would touch them while the fan was running causing the spinning to stop but not hurting their fingers at all. We did find that they provided a cool breeze. The only problems I had with them were that they went through batteries quickly and that it was difficult to find something to clip them to in the car in order for the fan to provide the most air to the kids.
1898487
The fan is good in damp but not wet conditions.As long as it is out of the rain & snow it should be okay. We have it I the house & love it.
971870
If it helps you to know, I'm using two of these fans on my aquarium hood. While they aren't submerged, they are subject to moisture of course. So far I have had zero problems. I wasn't sure at first if I should use them, but when I pulled the old ones out and found that they were simple computer fans, I decided to take a chance. I'm really happy I did.