I'm interested for a friend who's always complaining about this. What model do you use?ft_critical wrote: I run a portable Air-conditioner plus one fan. Portable AC are cheaper than the industrial fans, I don't know why more people don't snap them up instead. Mine has my screen, computer and sound system sitting on top of it. Too cold for use in winter though.
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Postby ft_critical » Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:59 am
Hello Hugor, I am envious of your training cave!Hugor wrote:I'm interested for a friend who's always complaining about this. What model do you use?ft_critical wrote: I run a portable Air-conditioner plus one fan. Portable AC are cheaper than the industrial fans, I don't know why more people don't snap them up instead. Mine has my screen, computer and sound system sitting on top of it. Too cold for use in winter though.
I use a Calibra,which is very old. But I noticed from a cursory look on ebay there are some much better air conditioners than mine for around 100 dollars.
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Postby trailgumby » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:37 pm
http://www.bunnings.com.au/dynabreeze-7 ... l_p4448701
Anyway, I did a two hour sufferfest session today and with it on the minimum setting it is the first time ever I've been cold on the trainer. It is also the first time ever I didn't leave a pool of sweat on the garage floor. In fact I got off the bike dry.
Come winter, I think I'm going to have to wear a windproof jacket!
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Postby hamishm » Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:57 pm
I'm using a cheap pedestal fan now but it doesn't go high enough to reach my head. Air flow isn't bad, remote control is good though. Don't want to be cold like TG with the fan above!
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Postby queequeg » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:01 am
I bought the standard 3-speed version at the start of summer. It sat in the garage for 3 months, then I unboxed it and set it up. Damn, it is powerful. Setting 1 should be enough. Setting 3 is insane.hamishm wrote:How does this look for a trainer fan? https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-75cm- ... e_p4441825
I'm using a cheap pedestal fan now but it doesn't go high enough to reach my head. Air flow isn't bad, remote control is good though. Don't want to be cold like TG with the fan above!
The wouldn't you know it, Bunnings finally decides to bring in the remote controlled one. Same motor, but it has 19 speeds available instead of just 3. Presumably that means you can find a speed that works for you a but more easily, and it's the one I would have gone for had it been available back in September. The remote one is only $20 more than I paid for the standard one.
Anyway, I am just going to stick with the manual one for now, and if it becomes a pain then I'll look at upgrading to the remote version next year
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Postby queequeg » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:57 pm
I have an Arlec High Velocity 50cm floor fan which is 85W. It's probably the same one you are looking at. It won't help you.hamishm wrote:Remote is great so you can warm up and then switch it on. But 75cm and 24kg and 280W might be a bit too much.. there's an 85W one available (almost double my current 45W) but it's not remote controlled.
The 75cm fan, despite being on the big side, it will keep you cool. I don't know what the lower and upper speed range is for the remote controlled version. If it gives a nice even step up to max power, it would probably be perfect. The 280W motor is a monster. This is the real deal. You absolutely will not sweat. It will simulate a 90km/h descent down Mt Ventoux with no effort
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Postby hamishm » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:56 pm
I got the Arlcec. (https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-75cm- ... e_p4441825). It's big, but actually fits in my room quite well. It has does 500 - 1500 RPM in 50 RPM increments (19 speeds). 500 rpm is a gentle breeze, 1500 rpm is a hurricane. By the end of my ride I just now was up to 750 rpm... the remote works great.queequeg wrote:The 75cm fan, despite being on the big side, it will keep you cool. I don't know what the lower and upper speed range is for the remote controlled version. If it gives a nice even step up to max power, it would probably be perfect. The 280W motor is a monster. This is the real deal. You absolutely will not sweat. It will simulate a 90km/h descent down Mt Ventoux with no effort
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Postby queequeg » Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:07 am
Awesome. I might need to consider switching to the remote controlled model. The version I have is 3 speed, which I describe as "Fast", "Faster", Fastest". No idea what the RPM is for each of the 3 Speeds, but it is the same motor. Having the remote would be very handy for the trainer.hamishm wrote:I got the Arlcec. (https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-75cm- ... e_p4441825). It's big, but actually fits in my room quite well. It has does 500 - 1500 RPM in 50 RPM increments (19 speeds). 500 rpm is a gentle breeze, 1500 rpm is a hurricane. By the end of my ride I just now was up to 750 rpm... the remote works great.queequeg wrote:The 75cm fan, despite being on the big side, it will keep you cool. I don't know what the lower and upper speed range is for the remote controlled version. If it gives a nice even step up to max power, it would probably be perfect. The 280W motor is a monster. This is the real deal. You absolutely will not sweat. It will simulate a 90km/h descent down Mt Ventoux with no effort
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Postby Alex Simmons/RST » Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:42 am
If you have an old domestic fan you don't use because it doesn't move the air so well and can see the blades have accumulated grime on them, give them a good wipe down and try the fan again - you'll be amazed at the difference.
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Postby MichaelB » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:23 pm
Tail wind training ...
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Postby g-boaf » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:16 pm
Another thing about keeping fans clean is to not have all that dust blowing about.
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Postby tcdev » Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:38 pm
What about the industrial floor fans - anyone using them? Any good?
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Postby ValleyForge » Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:58 pm
I bought a Fanmaster Industrial Floor Fan. Cheapskate that I am, I bought the non-remote model.tcdev wrote:What about the industrial floor fans - anyone using them? Any good?
It now sits in the home office as I moved my trainer outside. Mmmm - natural breeze.
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Postby Machoman121 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:55 pm
That large 750mm bunnings will be good - i stood next to it once in bunnings and thought it was very good for a fan and i felt chilled. It sure felt huge though....if i had not gotten the 45cm target fan i might get the bunnings instead.
Good tip on cleaning the fan blades - Alex.
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Postby queequeg » Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:13 pm
You have to go into the store, and stock would vary by location.tcdev wrote:Not showing any industrial pedestal fans with remotes at Bunnings website for me...
What about the industrial floor fans - anyone using them? Any good?
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Postby hamishm » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:51 am
Really? I bought this just a week ago. https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-75cm- ... e_p4441825tcdev wrote:Not showing any industrial pedestal fans with remotes at Bunnings website for me...
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Postby steve-waters » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:39 pm
I now have one of these http://www.tqbbrands.com.au/tradequip-1015 but the slightly older 380W version.
Agree with pretty much all of the above:
- Cleaning the blades does make a difference in performance but also noise
- Big 3 speed fan has fast, faster and fastest
- With a proper fan I don;t sweat well I do but I am assuming it evaporates as it should?
Dang wish I had a remote although I am happy being a little to start then once I am pedalling air flow is needed I am a sweater
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Postby Alex Simmons/RST » Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:32 am
That means when you are doing efforts say at 300W, you are also generating the heat output of a hair dryer, or one of those plug in electric heaters on half setting.
We are evaporation air cooled engines so having sufficient air flow really helps. Once our core temp begins to rise beyond a certain point, performance degrades.
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Postby ValleyForge » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:51 am
Good. I sound like one as well.Alex Simmons/RST wrote:That means when you are doing efforts say at 300W, you are also generating the heat output of a hair dryer
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Postby tcdev » Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:30 pm
That just takes me to the Bunnings homepage. Guessing because my 'local' store doesn't stock it.hamishm wrote:Really? I bought this just a week ago. https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-75cm- ... e_p4441825
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Postby Redbull » Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:42 pm
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-50cm- ... n_p4441707
Cheap, lightweight (easy to move) and it cranks out the air.
Also the all plastic construction is easy to keep clean when you run the vacuum over it.
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