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ok..."deep breath"
the fan (hanging from the ceiling) is rotating counterclockwise
the leading edge of the blade (measuring from the widest part of the blade) is higher
the trailing edge is lower
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Clockwise and Counterclockwise
When it is going clockwise (or counter clockwise as the case may be) , your perspective does not change the direction. 
Looking up clockwise is the same as looking down.
Your perspective does not change the description of the fans rotation. 
Respectfully submitted,
CaboRon
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WEll, your perspective may not change the direction but it does change your perception of the direction.
Clockwise from below is counterclockwise from above.
Yes, even in Australia, even though they drive on the wrong side of the street.
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Bob and Susan
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doesn't a "bano" flush differently down there???
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
doesn't a "bano" flush differently down there??? |
Yes,
And at the equator, your scheisse hangs on to the bowl more, since there's no swirling motion. Everything goes straight down. Lots of double and
triple flushes. 
Just an answer to your question, not a hijacking attempt.
[Edited on 4-30-2008 by vandenberg]
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You guys are letting Bob off easy, do you really think a ceiling fan used that small amount of wattage:
How Much Energy Do Ceiling Fans Use?
Fans use no more electricity than light bulbs. Typical wattages for various ceiling fan sizes are:
* 36" = 55 watts
* 48" = 75 watts
* 52" = 90 watts
* 56" = 100 watts
For example, a 48", 75-watt fan used 10 hours a day at half speed or less would cost $.50 to $.90* a month to operate. For a 1,500-square-foot house
with air conditioning using two ceiling fans and raising the thermostat setting could save about $70 to $200* over a six-month cooling season.
Otherwise did you have the right button on your KillOwatt meter pushed or did you read it right, also your supposed to use it over a period of
time.
[Edited on 4-30-2008 by comitan]
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Hook
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Comitan, if your figures are correct, what you have just proven................is that Bob is an incredible tightwad.
I'm alerting Susan immediately and telling her to run the fan to her heart's content.
BTW, I assumed that was 5 watts at 12 volts which would be similar to 55 watts at 120 volts, not counting loss from the inverter.
[Edited on 4-30-2008 by Hook]
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They are not my figures they are from an internet site which I just pulled that section. I am a tightwad and I always check the wattage on everything
and have never seen a ceiling fan with that low a draw.
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Bob and Susan
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i'm taking the CHALLENGE...
tomorrow pictures of the "test"
the lightbulbs are the BIGGEST users of elecricty in a fan NOT the fan
[Edited on 5-1-2008 by Bob and Susan]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
BTW, I assumed that was 5 watts at 12 volts which would be similar to 55 watts at 120 volts, not counting loss from the inverter.
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Watts are watts, and have nothing to do with voltage. What changes are amps.
A = W / V
W = V * A
AKA Ohm's Law: http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/ohmslaw.asp
[Edited on 5-1-2008 by Roberto]
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
doesn't a "bano" flush differently down there??? |
Yes,
And at the equator, your scheisse hangs on to the bowl more, since there's no swirling motion. Everything goes straight down. Lots of double and
triple flushes.
Just an answer to your question, not a hijacking attempt.
[Edited on 4-30-2008 by vandenberg] |
We have experienced this flushing pheneomom south of the Equator and very near the Equator - the swirling motion south of the Equator goes the other
way... but at or near the Equator the design of the bowl can direct the swirl in any direction... that's 4 star places and up. 3 star places and
below you will have three or four flushes, indeed. Pit toilets still give you dead center droppage anywhere, latitude or longitude.
Wow, what great info on ceiling fans here... and flushing around the globe!
Bob H
[Edited on 5-1-2008 by Bob H]
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Has anybody used the fans at this location; http://www.warehouseappliance.com/CeilingFans.html
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Bob and Susan
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soooo...
those fans use 4.8 watts at 12 volts
but it doesn't say at what speed
and...
they are ULGY!!!
part of having a fan is how it looks when OFF!!!
i haven't retested for comiten yet
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here are the results of the retest
baseline data
7 watt compact bulb
13 watt compact bulb
both in a normal desk lamp
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test 7 watt compact bulb
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test 13 watt compact bulb
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i wired the fan to a plug
fan on medium speed
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fan on high speed
it goes back and forth between 9 and 10 watts
so i say it would be 10 watts
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Bob is right! as a resort operator he knows ambiance is key.
when i am seeing his fans i am reminded that i could be lounging in the south pacific.
Cools law:
1. if they look cool
2. and if they help to keep you cool, ergo...
3. then they are "cool" 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
Bob is right! as a resort operator he knows ambiance is key.
when i am seeing his fans i am reminded that i could be lounging in the south pacific.
Cools law:
1. if they look cool
2. and if they help to keep you cool, ergo...
3. then they are "cool" |
#4. - all of that makes you COOL too!
Bob H
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