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Ceiling fan wiring is meant to provide power connection to the
fan. If done with proper care it's safe and easy. The ceiling
fan wiring is divided into two parts:
1. Wiring from fan terminal box (if provided) to internal motor
or circuitry and 2. Wiring from switch box or switch unit up to
the ceiling fan. The first part of ceiling fan wiring falls
under the fan maker's scope and the rest is taken care
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Ceiling Fan Blades
The blades of a ceiling fan make all the difference. The amount
of airflow a fan generates depends on the type and size of
blades it has. Most ceiling fans have four blades, but they can
have as few as three or as many as five. There are several
important things that affect the operation, production and
lifespan of ceiling fan blades. The length and width of the
blades determines how much airflow they can generate. The tilt
of the blades also affects the fan's ability to distribute air
as well. Another variable in ceiling fan blades is the material
used to make them.
Ceiling fans are not measured by the length of the individual
blades, but by the total radius of the fan. For example, a
52-inch ceiling fan does not have blades that are 52 inches
long, individually. Rather, 52 inches is the total length from
the tip of one blade to the tip of the blade opposite it.
Ceiling fans usually measure between 30 and 52 inches. Larger
fans can generate more airflow, so they are best in big rooms.
The width of the blades is also significant. Wide blades can
move more air, but they often have greater air resistance and
move more slowly than narrow blades.
The blades must be attached to the motor at an angle. Most are
attached at an angel between 8- and 15-degrees. The sharper
angles produce more airflow at lower speeds. Smaller angles
provide less airflow, but they are more energy efficient.
Metal ceiling fan blades can be less expensive than wood blades,
but they may not last as long. Wood blades can be treated to
withstand corrosion and warping while metal blades can't. Wooden
ceiling fan blades also operate more quietly than metal blades.
Ceiling fan blades come in a variety of shapes and colors. Once
people know what size they need, they have their choice of which
particular design is right for them.
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