Jump to content
Login with your Gmail HERE and start posting in seconds! ×
Don't just read! Be part of the Community! Join the conversation ×

Why can't I find Box Fans in Asia?

TonyClifton

By TonyClifton
in DIY Forum

 Share

Recommended Posts

lopburi3 Legendary Member

lopburi3

Posted
Posted

Actually they are not at all common here - I have not seen any outside of a temple during my many years here.  Box fans are good for air change where temperature lowers in the evening - here temperature does not vary that much so fans are used to lightly blow on us by most people without air conditioning.

  • Like 1
wayned Ruby Member

wayned

Posted
Posted (edited)
6 hours ago, JAS21 said:

Is it the Leo ... Lazada have them...

Could you post a link?  I've lived here for over 20 years and have never been able to find any.

They are available on ebay but most are 120vac as this is a common fan used in the US. Most windows in US houses are casement windows  with wide window sills and they are great for opening a window and placing them in front of it close to the screen to suck in cool air at night.  I've actually made my own here using "glass wall" fans available from Lucky Mitsu and hanging them on the security bars in front of an open window, but they are only 12'fans so I ganged more than one in my creation.

Edited by wayned
  • Like 1
BritManToo Star Member

BritManToo

Posted
Posted
7 minutes ago, tutsiwarrior said:

used with a window interior air exhaust arrangement these fans are very effective in providing a suitable comfort level...

As long as you don't live in a Radon area.

TonyClifton Senior Member

TonyClifton

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, kelboy said:

They are everywhere just open your eyes. 

Prove me wrong!  I hope you do!  I found one, a 9 inch fan.  I want a 20 inch normal sized fan.

  • Like 1
CharlieH Star Member

CharlieH

Posted
Posted
Just now, TonyClifton said:

No.

 

That isn't a box fan.  I gave you a picture of what it looks like.  It's not round.  The entire fan is square.  The back is square and flat as is the front.

What you mean is, that's not what you are looking for, not that its not a box fan.

TonyClifton Senior Member

TonyClifton

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

s-l300.jpg

12 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

What you mean is, that's not what you are looking for, not that its not a box fan.

Look above.  A box fan is square.  Flat on both sides.  Big enough to fit a window.  th?id=OIP.KTt8FpA1y42YXnPc9VtopQHaHa&pid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's not a square box with a round fan.  It looks like the one above.

Edited by TonyClifton
  • Like 1
TonyClifton Senior Member

TonyClifton

Posted
  • Author
Posted
3 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Perhaps you'd like to write to inform the store their description is wrong.

Good luck with your search.

I've been going back and forth with the Civil Aviation office about getting Siam Commercial to replace the red light on top of their building.  Every night I watch heavy jets get very close with the top 8 floors obscured.  

 

They thank me profusely and then did nothing.

  • Like 1
scorecard Star Member

scorecard

Posted
Posted
18 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/bell-93-12-i106769888-s107785388.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.8.157fca83lPA6dG&search=1

My son has two, quality manufacture, nice looking, about 10 inches across / up, the specs are mid way between what's on Lazada site now and the photo attached to the OP, and they are powered by small solar cells, great for a picnic or whatever to fan a baby etc etc.

 

Son bought them maybe 3 to 4 years back from Lazada, his friends tried to buy more but they disappeared off the Lazada site. Maybe on Alibaba?

 

CharlieH Star Member

CharlieH

Posted
Posted
Just now, TonyClifton said:

You get the sugar dust cookie award! It's not exactly but close enough.  

 

What did you search for?

Often the case with Lazada and others here is that their translation into English mixed with the description means it pays to search on other variations of the term needed, so I tried cube instead of box. ????

TonyClifton Senior Member

TonyClifton

Posted
  • Author
Posted
2 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Often the case with Lazada and others here is that their translation into English mixed with the description means it pays to search on other variations of the term needed, so I tried cube instead of box. ????

https://www.lazada.co.th/shop-fans/?q=cube+floor+fan&from=input

 

There are a few others.  I narrowed the search a bit.

 

Thank you.  

 

Now I will buy that, and attach the largest HEPA filter I can find to the rear of it.  Cheap HEPA with huge airflow.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.






ASEANNOW

ASEANNOW (formerly Thai Visa) Thailand's oldest and most popular forum for expats and foreigners.

Sign up today and have your say

MORE INFO

POPULAR AREAS

CONTACT US

219/59 Asoke Towers, 15th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 21, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
(+66) 99 196 1100
[email protected]

×
×
  • Create New...