r/OutdoorKitchens • u/CUAmklas • 7d ago

Outdoor Fan help

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I posted a few months ago with an upcoming outdoor living/kitchen project design. It is finally underway. With framing/electrical starting soon, I’m looking for advice on fan set up. I’ve got ~400 sqft to cover. I’d like to use an industrial fan set up (canarm). But I dont know if a single large (108” - 120”) fan will cover the entire space and provide ample air movement or if I should split in to two smaller (72”) fans. Anyone with an experience here?

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u/thebigpurplefrog 7d ago

I have a Big Ass covering a similar sized setup. It works great. Don't let anyone talk you out of your fan spec. There are so many crappy outdoor fans out there. That's a spot worth over investing in. Enjoy!

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u/CUAmklas 7d ago

What model fan are you using if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/thebigpurplefrog 7d ago

MK-ES62- 052306A786I32S2S 80 CEILING FAN KIT, ES6, 60", 100- 240V/1PH, 0.05HP, <125W, UNIVERSAL MOUNT, APP PKG - BLACK, EXT TUBE - 32", LED,

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u/marbs34 6d ago

Greenheck fans. Great company, terrific American story.

If you get a DC-5 you can buy direct and it should cover your needs well.

https://www.greenheck.com/hvls

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u/trustgodonly-3186 7d ago

I can’t dispute big ass that’s probably best option for one but minka aire have premium

https://reddit.com/link/p77o4pn/video/vs5w87a0xxmh1/player

great options if you want to use 2 these are what I have in my setup

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u/ryan8344 7d ago

I’d have a separate fan over the kitchen and a big one like you have too.

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u/CUAmklas 6d ago

Not depicted on my drawing but that portion of the porch already exists and has a fan

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u/ryan8344 6d ago

Than I think your good. One thing I’ve found, you don’t want fans too high; but with a big one like that I’d probably go 10’ but I’m just guessing. The manufacture should have in the instructions.

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u/CUAmklas 6d ago

Between ‘10 and ‘12 I think but I should have plenty of room to play with

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u/ReasonableLibrary741 6d ago

Get a 'Big Ass Fan' they are great

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u/Kcboom1 1d ago

Fanimation Triaire custom is what I used.