Portable Ventilation Fans

With the broad range of fans designed to integrate seamlessly into the duct work of modern homes, some people are unaware that there are alternatives available. Portable ventilation fans can be used to provide substitute ventilation in situations where an existing wall fan might have broken down, or where additional ventilation is required to increase the air changes per hour. For example, if you are painting a room in a closed off space, you might want to temporarily increase the ventilation just to make sure that your lungs do not absorb any toxins.

Other uses for portable ventilation fans

Portable ventilation fans can be used for a wide range of purposes. If you are trying to keep room temperature down during the summer, instead of using the air conditioning you might want to try using portable ventilation fans for windows. These are great at ventilating fresh air from the outside into the interior of your room, and by using these systems you can actually save a considerable amount of electricity. Additionally, if you do not want to put in the effort to install a wall fan or ceiling fan where no duct work exists, a simple alternative is to purchase a portable ventilation fan and just plug it into the nearest electrical outlet.

Buying portable ventilation fans

There are a variety of well known companies that design and manufacture various portable ventilation fans. These fans may be designed for commercial, residential, or industrial use. When it comes to picking out one of these fans, the purpose you intend to use it for will play a role in the decision you should make. If you need to provide a large area with ventilation during an industrial related project, then a powerful ventilation fan with high CFM will be useful, while such a fan might not fit the circumstances for simple household room ventilation. Specifications to be on the lookout for when searching for portable ventilation fans include:

• ACH (air changes per hour refers to the recommended number times the air within a specific room should be changed over the course of an hour. This number will vary according to the size of the room and the activity that is occurring within that room).
• CFM (cubic feet per minute refers to the power of a specific fan to move a certain number of cubic feet of air over the course of a minute)
• Electricity output
• Fan manufacturer (it is often advised to choose well known fan manufacturers, but if you want to take a risk make sure to read reviews before purchasing any unknown brands).
• Fan size (depending on the purpose you have in mind for a particular fan, you might find it convenient to have a fan that is smaller than usual to avoid cluttering up the work area).

Final notes on portable ventilation fans

Portable ventilation fans can be used as a primary or secondary source of ventilation. Even if you do not require the use of a portable ventilation fan at all times, it is often useful to have one lying around just in case you need to provide additional ventilation to some area in your home, commercial establishment, or industrial work space.

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