Large ceiling fan recommendations for barn/shop needed

[GalvestonWader]

I just built a 40 x 60 insulated metal barn/shop and am about to do the electrical. I am going to put 2 large ceiling fans in there and looking for recommendations on what brand? I am thinking something around 6' - 8' diameter. The big *** fan style is what I am going with but I don't want to pay for the Big *** fan brand name. These style fans move a ton of air in a closed environment. Does anyone have a brand that they can recommend?

[Txhunter3000]

You might get some mileage out of this thread. https://www.texasbowhunter.com/discu...g-fan-question

[GalvestonWader]

The fans I am referring to are called HVLS (high volume low speed) fans. Just looking for real world recommendations on something that works but less expensive than the BIG *** fans.

[bboswell]

The fans I am referring to are called HVLS (high volume low speed) fans. Just looking for real world recommendations on something that works but less expensive than the BIG *** fans.

I have tried 2 on our back porch, one was about 1/3 the cost of BA but advertised very similar performance - Never felt any air movement off of it. Second was about a 40% savings as compared to BA and if you really concentrate you sometimes pick up a hint of a breeze but it doesn't move enough air to make any diff in temp and dang sure won't keep bugs off of you.,

If I had it to do over I would go BA and buy once / cry once!

[glen]

I have a buddy that had similar experience a Bboswell. He bought a BA can and it works. I would just buy a big shop fan but I’m cheap

[OTL91]

You might be able to find a little better pricing and similar quality with Greenheck or Hunter ( The industrial segment of it).

[GalvestonWader]

Bboswell it has been my experience that the BA fans and/or HVLS fans work great indoors like a shop or warehouse, but they are terrible outside on a patio. I think any hint of the slightest breeze and it disrupts the way the fan is supposed to work.

[RMW]

I’ve got a 10ft BA fan in my barn and it is incredible how much air it can move so for my pool outdoor kitchen and lounge area which are separate I bought 2 more but they are 7ft. My wife got them on sale on Labor Day weekend for 4,600.00 a pair.

[Greenheadless]

If I had it to do over I would go BA and buy once / cry once!

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[Adgerc15]

BAF has great product and warranty/service. May be worth what you pay.

ac

[Brazos Hunter]

We just put a BA fan put in our living room and you can deff feel the air. We went with twin fans with what looks like airplane props on the porch and I can hardly feel anything. When they need replaced we will 100% go BA. There is no comparison.


Michael


Here is the one we got:

https://www.amazon.com/Big-***-Fans-Ceiling-Outdoor/dp/B09LZ97BV2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2X8O6J97064EX&keywords=big%2Bass%2Bfan&qid=1694126842&sprefix=big%2Bass%2Bfan%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&th=1