Nuisance fastners - winge

[John Robertson]

Sylvia Else wrote:

On 12/02/2011 3:51 PM, kreed wrote:
On Feb 12, 2:22 pm, Sylvia Else<syl...@not.here.invalid> wrote:
On 12/02/2011 2:43 PM, Jasen Betts wrote:

On 2011-02-11, Sylvia Else<syl...@not.here.invalid> wrote:

A conventional pedestal fan blows in such a direction that when it's
placed as near as possible to a window, the fan blades are still
quite a
way from the cool air, and so the result is not as effective as it
might
be. If I could reverse the direction of flow, then I could also turn
then fan around, so that the blades would be much closer to the
window.

I considered simply building a duct, but the cost of materials was
excessive.

I guess you didn't consider cardboard and packing tape then
or a cheap plastic bucket?

The fan is too big for a plastic bucket. I considered cardboard but it
was far from clear to me that it was going to be strong enough without
bracing that would further complicate the task.

This isn't a research project. I was looking for a solution that would
definitely work, and be robust.

Sylvia.

Some of those larger black plastic pot plant containers might be big
enough, also are sturdy,
UV resistant (since used outdoors in a garden).

Cut a piece of plywood to fit the window gap, cut a hole in the ply
suit the diameter
of the pot, (and at the right height to suit the fan) cut the bottom
out of the pot, and screw the pot to the ply.

This might make a big enough, and very strong duct for relatively
little cost. IIRC those pots are sturdy enough
so that they aren't likely to flap around in the wind. You can
probably paint them any colour you like, if you don't like black
colour.


It's an interesting idea. I'll have to look at what size pots are
available (and how much they weigh) next time I'm at the hardware store.

Mind you, plywood doesn't come cheap

Sylvia.

Is "winge" the Australian rendition of "whinge"? Just asking as Folks
from the USA spell colour or neighbour in an interesting way and I
figured Downunders may take similar liberties...

(ducking)

John ;-#)#

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[Archon]

On 2/11/2011 8:19 PM, Sylvia Else wrote:

On 12/02/2011 11:54 AM, kreed wrote:
On Feb 12, 10:42 am, Archon<Chipbee40_Spa...@yahoo.com> wrote:
On 2/11/2011 8:18 AM, Sylvia Else wrote:> On 11/02/2011 11:56 PM,
kreed wrote:
On Feb 11, 9:20 pm, Sylvia Else<syl...@not.here.invalid> wrote:
On 11/02/2011 8:11 AM, ian field wrote:

"Sylvia Else"<syl...@not.here.invalid> wrote in message
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I'm thinking of using box fans instead.

Sylvia.

Don't you have window fans where you live?

http://www.target.com/Lasko-Electric-Reversible-Twin-Window/dp/B001VE...

You can get them here (USA) for $20
JC

Never seen them, but they would be perfect for what Sylvia wants to
achieve I think.
They are on Ebay, but all from the USA.

I found Lasko's web site. None of the instruction sheets (which I
thought might specify the power) seem to exist. So I emailed the
webadmin whose address was given on the web site. That email address
appears not to exist either (it bounced).

I hope they're better at making fans than they are at maintaining web
sites.

Sylvia.
The one I have (Lasko) is 0.85A 120VAC

JC

 

[kreed]

On Feb 13, 12:36 am, atec77 <ate...@hotmail.com> wrote:

On 12/02/2011 11:43 PM, kreed wrote:

On Feb 12, 7:54 pm, Jasen Betts<ja...@xnet.co.nz>  wrote:
On 2011-02-12, Sylvia Else<syl...@not.here.invalid>  wrote:

It's an interesting idea. I'll have to look at what size pots are
available (and how much they weigh) next time I'm at the hardware store.

Mind you, plywood doesn't come cheap

If you want to save money go second-hand.  eg: the powdercoated
zinc-alume treated sheet steel front off a dead washing machine
can probably had for a few bucks (if not less) from a scrap-metal
place , recycle market, or appliance repairer.

A demolition yard will probably have used flooring ply "cheap".
19mm (typical flooring thickness) is probably overkill strength-wise
but should fit the winbdow track ok.

Another thing you can do is ask in the wood part of the hardware shop for a
coversheet.  Coversheets are the factory soiled sheets of ply (or mdf etc)
that are used to protect the top and bottom sheets in the stack during
shipping. 2.4x1.2m so youll need be prepared to transport something
that big. they will usually be significantly cheaper as they can't be used
for the normal purpose of the product.

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There is plenty of wood in various forms at the rubbish dump sale shop
locally - cheap, including old doors, offcuts etc

If you think about it, you only need 4 strips a few inches wide,
remember that most of the centre will be cut out for the fan

If you were that hard up, and were local, I would cut out the thing
for you myself for nothing, as I have plenty of bits here that could
be used.

All it takes is some cardboard or light ply gaffer and silastic

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At aldi today, I saw these sheets of very thick cardboard that are in
the egg display close to about 80cm square. There is one of these
sheets between every 4th or so lots of stacked egg cartons. These
would probably do, and Aldi don't care if you take them. They make
very good packaging material I find.

 

[kreed]

On Feb 13, 3:54 am, John Robertson <s...@flippers.com> wrote:

Sylvia Else wrote:
On 12/02/2011 3:51 PM, kreed wrote:
On Feb 12, 2:22 pm, Sylvia Else<syl...@not.here.invalid>  wrote:
On 12/02/2011 2:43 PM, Jasen Betts wrote:

On 2011-02-11, Sylvia Else<syl...@not.here.invalid>    wrote:

A conventional pedestal fan blows in such a direction that when it's
placed as near as possible to a window, the fan blades are still
quite a
way from the cool air, and so the result is not as effective as it
might
be. If I could reverse the direction of flow, then I could also turn
then fan around, so that the blades would be much closer to the
window.

I considered simply building a duct, but the cost of materials was
excessive.

I guess you didn't consider cardboard and packing tape then
or a cheap plastic bucket?

The fan is too big for a plastic bucket. I considered cardboard but it
was far from clear to me that it was going to be strong enough without
bracing that would further complicate the task.

This isn't a research project. I was looking for a solution that would
definitely work, and be robust.

Sylvia.

Some of those larger black plastic pot plant containers might be big
enough, also are sturdy,
UV resistant (since used outdoors in a garden).

Cut a piece of plywood to fit the window gap, cut a hole in the ply
suit the diameter
of the pot, (and at the right height to suit the fan) cut the bottom
out of the pot, and screw the pot to the ply.

This might make a big enough, and very strong duct for relatively
little cost.  IIRC those pots are sturdy enough
so that they aren't likely to flap around in the wind. You can
probably paint them any colour you like, if you don't like black
colour.

It's an interesting idea. I'll have to look at what size pots are
available (and how much they weigh) next time I'm at the hardware store..

Mind you, plywood doesn't come cheap

Sylvia.

Is "winge" the Australian rendition of "whinge"? Just asking as Folks
from the USA spell colour or neighbour in an interesting way and I
figured Downunders may take similar liberties...

(ducking)

John ;-#)#

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No, its the same here, its just a spelling error

 

[Rheilly Phoull]

Is "winge" the Australian rendition of "whinge"? Just asking as Folks
from the USA spell colour or neighbour in an interesting way and I
figured Downunders may take similar liberties...

(ducking)

John ;-#)#

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(Please post followups or tech enquiries to the newsgroup)
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Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
www.flippers.com
"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."

No, its the same here, its just a spelling error

Ya right of course, although in this case more of a "whine"

Rheilly P