Fan recommendations?

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DaveD33
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Re: Fan recommendations?

Post by DaveD33 » July 10th, 2023, 2:59 pm

T_M wrote: ↑
July 3rd, 2023, 12:12 pm
 I bought a couple of Vornado fans at Costco a while back and put one on each side. Keeps me plenty cool.
I just bought one of these yesterday and used it today. It definitely kept me cool but even on the middle setting it dried out my mouth and eyes, so I'll have to experiment with where to put it in my workout space.
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Re: Fan recommendations?

Post by iain » July 11th, 2023, 4:11 am

DaveD33 wrote: ↑
July 10th, 2023, 2:59 pm
T_M wrote: ↑
July 3rd, 2023, 12:12 pm
 I bought a couple of Vornado fans at Costco a while back and put one on each side. Keeps me plenty cool.
I just bought one of these yesterday and used it today. It definitely kept me cool but even on the middle setting it dried out my mouth and eyes, so I'll have to experiment with where to put it in my workout space.
I suggest that you aim it at your back if possible.
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Re: Fan recommendations?

Post by Dangerscouse » July 11th, 2023, 10:06 am

iain wrote: ↑
July 11th, 2023, 4:11 am
 I suggest that you aim it at your back if possible.
Yeah. It's the most efficient way to cool down, although it does intuitively feel like it should be your face.
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DaveD33
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Re: Fan recommendations?

Post by DaveD33 » July 11th, 2023, 4:56 pm

I had to reconfigure my space a bit and repurpose a wastebasket for the fan to sit on, but setting the fan up behind me was the way to go. Good tip!
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Re: Fan recommendations?

Post by JaapvanE » July 12th, 2023, 6:14 pm

Saw this video on Linus Tech Tips: https://youtu.be/QwIlhuR_N2g

Now, that is a fan that really cools you down...
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