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Quiet and strong fan (lemmy.world)

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Looking for recommendations for a fan that is powerful but quiet. My couch sits in an alcove so I need to direct the cold air from the ac to me, but I am hyper sensitive to noise.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you want to move air quietly you need to move a large volume slowly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been looking for a fan that literally mechanically raises and lowers a large leaf-like thing (think Anthony&Cleo) in a pleasant wafting fashion. How does no such device exist?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I've seen that done. But only in commercial contexts, like restaurants, or in Thailand and India

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

YEP this guy gets it. Large diameter & low velocity. Vornado is nice.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Vornado makes powerful fans. I think they're pretty quiet on low and medium, less so on high, but YMMV depending on your noise tolerance. I haven't tried Dyson but they are outrageously expensive (and I think I've seen a video on them not moving much air, I'll come back with the link if I can find it).

Edit: video

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

How about a 20" box fan on low? Too loud? Put together several computer case fans, they're made to be quiet.

Either of these fans can also be used to make a Corsi-Rosenthal box to filter air. So you could do both...assuming it's not too loud...