Even in the cold regions the ceiling fan finds ist established application. Due to physical reasons the warm air in a room always moves to the top and thus the feet stay cold. This phenomenon can be explained with the fact that the specific weight of cool air is smaller than that of warm air. Here the ceiling fan helps to mix this warm air with the cold one close to the floor. Thus, the temperatures of a room can be balanced and the heat can be used in the whole room.
In the summertime in the reversed direction
The result of this effect is increased with the height of the room. In some cases, mostly in large halls, this method allows to save a lot of heating energy. Here it is recommendable, to install a ceiling fan with reverse drive, as with the reverse drive you can avoid unnecessary draught.
The ceiling fan is an invention of the 19th century. The American James Hunter together with his son John Hunter developed the first ceiling fan in 1886 in the USA. Instead of electric power the first ceiling fans were powered with water pressure. However, it did not take long for the first ceiling fans to be operated by electric power. Thus the ceiling fan can be considered as one of the first devices, operated by electric power. The entreprise, built by father and son later expanded to the whole world.
Ceiling Fan with Luminaires
Today you can chose from the most different shapes, colours, materials and styles for your ceiling fan. Many models are offered in a combination with luminaires. Besides its function to improve the room climate, a ceiling fan with luminaires also can contribute to the basic illumination of the room and at the same time serve as a beautiful eyecatcher. The ceiling fan's luminaires in connection with the room's other illumination provide a convenient atmosphere. The combination of a ceiling fan and luminaires therefore is a clever solution to provide both a pleasant indoor climate and an impressive ambience.
Westinghouse Havanna Brushed Aluminium Ceiling Fan Light
Design with black / green mottling
suitable for outdoor use / 137cm