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Fans can have any number blades--even one! (but then you need a counterweight for balance). There are airplanes that have one blade for a propeller. There are many variables that figure into how many blades a fan has. Air velocity, noise, shape of the blade, length of the blade, material cost, vibration, etc. For airplanes sometimes they change 2-bladed propellers for three or four or more to get different flying characteristics.

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Why fans have three wings?

Actually some have more than 3. Three is the minimum to keep things balanced. With 1 or 2 blades, the fan will tend to wobbel depending on geometry and material used. IE there are 1 and 2 foam blades used on hand held sprtitzer devices that tourists carry around. Since the weight is minimal and cost is essential, it works. However for home ceiling fans, its important to have 3-5 blades. Generally the 5 blade fans have longer blades and are used for large rooms that nee more air pushed.


Internal circuit components of a ceiling fan?

The most important parts of the fan are- 1. Motor (Stator and Rotor) 2. Capacitors 3. Triple Capacitors (to control the voltage entering the motor) 4. Reverse Switch


How tall is 3 stories?

It varies. Some have 8 foot ceiling with 1 foot floors=9 foot some have 8 foot ceiling with 2 feet floors=10 feet


Four methods for controlling head pressure in an aircooled condenser are?

fan cycling.3 way modulating valve


A fan running at 1250 rpm and one running at 1750 rpm what giving delivering more cfm's?

1. ASSUMING AIR DENSITY AND FAN BLADE DIAMETER IS CONSTANT OR THE SAME --THE LATTER (1750 RPM) DELIVERS MORE CFM WHETHER BELT DRIVEN OR DIRECT COUPLED -- SAME HP RATING OF MOTOR. 2. 1250 RPM FAN CAN MATCH THE CFM OF 1750 RPM FAN --- CHANGE OR ADJUST THE PITCH OF 1250 RPM FAN BLADE. 3. 1250 RPM FAN CAN DELIVER MORE CFM THAN THE 1750 RPM FAN --- REPLACE FAN BLADE. 4. 1250 RPM FAN CAN DELIVER MORE CFM THAN THE 1750 RPM FAN --- REPLACE WITH BIGGER HORSE POWER.

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How many blades does the ceiling fan have?

A typical ceiling fan has 3 to 5 blades.


How many blades are typically found on a ceiling fan?

Ceiling fans typically have 3 to 5 blades.


What will happen if the ceiling fan contains seven blades?

it will make fan heavy and thus consume more power as compare to 3 blades fan


Does a 5-blade ceiling fan provide more air movement than a 3-blade fan?

This would generally depend on the size of the fan blades in question as well as the rating of the fan motor. 3 large blades can move as much air as four or five smaller blades. The question is similar to asking, is a big car faster than a small car.


What is the distance between the fan and ceiling?

I've a 4 ft diameter ceiling fan with 3 blades of std width (about 3") hanging at a distance of 9" from the ceiling. Floor to ceiling distance is 8'5". Problem is that when I stand at a distance of about 3 to 4 feet from the centre of the fan - there is no air-flow. So, area covered by fan is 8 ft dia (max). If I stand beyond 8 ft dia circle there is hardly any air flow. Same fan in another room is hanging at a distance of about 12" to 13" and it's covering area 12 ft dia on the floor with a reasonable air-flow. It seems that there is some co-relation between height of fan from ceiling and area covered below it. Any idea? The distance from the ceiling is of little importance unless ceiling is very tall. Size of fan, width of blades makes the difference. Pitch of the blades The angle, or pitch, of each ceiling fan blade is also a determining factor in how efficient a ceiling fan will be. The angle of the blade affects the amount of wind resistance and the fan's ability to blow the circulated air downward. You can find more info on this website: http://www.ceiling-fan-wizard.com/ceiling-fan-blades.html


What is the difference between fans with 3 and 4 blades?

nothing a fan with three blades is just weaker and smaller than a fan with four blades! <3


How do you fix your slow ceiling fan?

1) clean the ball-bearings 2) change the capacitor 3) clean the blades 4) lubricate the ball-bearings that will do the job, if not then there is problem with the motor.


How can I properly install a 3 wire ceiling fan wiring system in my home?

To properly install a 3 wire ceiling fan wiring system in your home, follow these steps: Turn off the power to the circuit at the breaker box. Remove the existing light fixture and disconnect the wires. Install a ceiling fan mounting bracket to support the fan. Connect the green grounding wire from the ceiling fan to the grounding wire in the ceiling. Connect the white neutral wire from the ceiling fan to the white neutral wire in the ceiling. Connect the black hot wire from the ceiling fan to the black hot wire in the ceiling. Secure all connections with wire nuts and electrical tape. Attach the fan blades and light kit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the power back on and test the fan to ensure it is working properly. Remember to always follow safety precautions and consult a professional electrician if you are unsure about any step in the installation process.


Ceiling Fans?

form_title= Ceiling Fans form_header= Stay cool with a ceiling fan! What is the size of the room where the ceiling fan will be installed?* = _ Are there already electrical wires installed for the ceiling fan?* () Yes () No () Not Sure What color do you want the ceiling fan?* = _


Why does a fan has odd number of wings?

Fans typically have an odd number of blades to minimize the interference caused by blade passage. Having an odd number of blades helps to create a more uniform airflow and reduces vibrations. This design is also more efficient in terms of airflow and noise generation compared to even-numbered blades.


What is the function of the 3-speed ceiling fan pull switch?

The function of the 3-speed ceiling fan pull switch is to control the speed of the fan by toggling between three different speed settings: low, medium, and high.


A part number 85112-02?

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