Took the words right out of my mouth!
Ralph, I agree--Sam, that Penncrest is not to be believed! It looks gorgeous year-round!
Ralph, I agree--Sam, that Penncrest is not to be believed! It looks gorgeous year-round!
Vintage Fan Thread
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westingman123
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Mobilaire!
Love, love, love 'em!
Love, love, love 'em!
searsbest
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Vintage Fans....
Sears Kenmore reversible thermostaically controlled...Trash find
Sears Kenmore reversible thermostaically controlled...Trash find
searsbest
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Superlectric
superlectric oscillating....
superlectric oscillating....
searsbest
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ESKIMO!
My mom bought this fan when she was 18..Been around my whole life.....
My mom bought this fan when she was 18..Been around my whole life.....
searsbest
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Battle Scars...
From falling out the window, a good 25 years ago....this poor fan has endured more than you possibly imagine.....still runs great though.
From falling out the window, a good 25 years ago....this poor fan has endured more than you possibly imagine.....still runs great though.
searsbest
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Fan Convention
I think they're discussing their favorite brand of oil....LOL
I think they're discussing their favorite brand of oil....LOL
My Tatung, circa 1981-1982:
Three Speeds and the GRILL, even rotates! Opened it at least once to clean out all that dust!
-- Dave
Three Speeds and the GRILL, even rotates! Opened it at least once to clean out all that dust!
-- Dave
Od Ehad:
OFF / HIGH / MED / LOW / GRILL
That's right: Someone thought there was something WRONG w/ this fan 'cause the grill was TURNING, w/ the blades!
'Course it can turn W/O 'em, too & you wouldn't wanna do that; it may burn the motor out & it don't deliver that much air, that way, either!
OFF / HIGH / MED / LOW / GRILL
That's right: Someone thought there was something WRONG w/ this fan 'cause the grill was TURNING, w/ the blades!
'Course it can turn W/O 'em, too & you wouldn't wanna do that; it may burn the motor out & it don't deliver that much air, that way, either!
It is amazing how much air conditioned air you can move around the house of one or two window units with good fans. I use my Vornados for this.
That Emerson roll around fan is similar to the ones our elementary school's PTA bought for all of the classrooms in 60 or 61. They sure were loud on high, not like the much more expensive WH Mobilaire fans.
That Emerson roll around fan is similar to the ones our elementary school's PTA bought for all of the classrooms in 60 or 61. They sure were loud on high, not like the much more expensive WH Mobilaire fans.
spookiness
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My dual fan
I got this last year from the Craigslist free section.
It works and has a thermostat.
I have been meaning to clean it up, oil it, and replace the cord, but I just haven't gotten around to it so for now it is "unrestored".
The label says "Fresh'nd-aire by CORY"
I got this last year from the Craigslist free section.
It works and has a thermostat.
I have been meaning to clean it up, oil it, and replace the cord, but I just haven't gotten around to it so for now it is "unrestored".
The label says "Fresh'nd-aire by CORY"
aquarius8000
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My first fan I smashed up when I was given it
whirlcool
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Those window fans with two fans in them were extremely popular in the late 50's & all through the 60's. I remember seeing them in windows all over the place in the upper midwest.
A lot of people didn't start air conditioning their houses until around 1964 or so.
Most just had a room or two air conditioned. And I had an aunt & uncle in Wisconsin that never even got an air conditioner. They were up in Rhinelander and when we went to visit them it might be warm during the day, but at night you definitely needed a blanket as the northwoods gets cold at night and the house wouldn't even heat up until mid afternoon.
A lot of people didn't start air conditioning their houses until around 1964 or so.
Most just had a room or two air conditioned. And I had an aunt & uncle in Wisconsin that never even got an air conditioner. They were up in Rhinelander and when we went to visit them it might be warm during the day, but at night you definitely needed a blanket as the northwoods gets cold at night and the house wouldn't even heat up until mid afternoon.
TATUNG fan
I have that TATUNG fan under my desk at work under the HITACHI label. Colors are gray and white. I bought it new about ten years ago. Good designs are timeless. That fan is super-duper quiet, moves a lot of air and thin. I love it. Even under my desk it blows all around me.
I have that TATUNG fan under my desk at work under the HITACHI label. Colors are gray and white. I bought it new about ten years ago. Good designs are timeless. That fan is super-duper quiet, moves a lot of air and thin. I love it. Even under my desk it blows all around me.
Here is a Zephyr Aircooler. It belonged to my greatgrandma. I've had it for about 15 years now. It still works great.
Vornado, Vortalex, and Vacuum Pots
A little late in getting this posted. Here are pictures of a couple of nice Vortalex fans that I have. I have five Vortalex fans. Also, a picture of a nice little Vornado. I also have a pedestal Vornado that moves enough air to cause the cats to hang on with their nails. It is currently in storage. Also a few of the vacuum coffee pots and a couple of milk shake machines. Yes, that is a toaster lurking in between the two fans and the early transistor radio. The lamp is an antique kerosene bicycle lamp. All of the fans in the pictures work well.
Harry
A little late in getting this posted. Here are pictures of a couple of nice Vortalex fans that I have. I have five Vortalex fans. Also, a picture of a nice little Vornado. I also have a pedestal Vornado that moves enough air to cause the cats to hang on with their nails. It is currently in storage. Also a few of the vacuum coffee pots and a couple of milk shake machines. Yes, that is a toaster lurking in between the two fans and the early transistor radio. The lamp is an antique kerosene bicycle lamp. All of the fans in the pictures work well.
Harry
Mathes Cooler
Look at what a handsome visitor surprised me with over this past weekend!
A Mathes Cooler, made by Curtis Mathes. It's huge and it's beautiful with a heavy mahogany case and it can really move some air -- very quietly. It matches the wood trim in the living room nicely but will probably make short work of exhausting the hot air from the upstairs area placed in a west-facing window.
I'm posting a few pictures here. I'm particularly interested in knowing what the two adjustable spacers on the rear of the fan are for. We were speculating that they're probably there to keep the fan from being placed flush against a wall, but since the screws that hold them in place can be loosened and these slotted spacers can be slid up and down, or rotated 90 degrees, that adds to the mystery. Perhaps they turn to hold the unit against the window frame so it won't fall forward?
Also, does anyone have knowledge about the speed control module? This one makes a buzzing sound and could probably use some attention.
Look at what a handsome visitor surprised me with over this past weekend!
A Mathes Cooler, made by Curtis Mathes. It's huge and it's beautiful with a heavy mahogany case and it can really move some air -- very quietly. It matches the wood trim in the living room nicely but will probably make short work of exhausting the hot air from the upstairs area placed in a west-facing window.
I'm posting a few pictures here. I'm particularly interested in knowing what the two adjustable spacers on the rear of the fan are for. We were speculating that they're probably there to keep the fan from being placed flush against a wall, but since the screws that hold them in place can be loosened and these slotted spacers can be slid up and down, or rotated 90 degrees, that adds to the mystery. Perhaps they turn to hold the unit against the window frame so it won't fall forward?
Also, does anyone have knowledge about the speed control module? This one makes a buzzing sound and could probably use some attention.
Another shot. This is not my actual fan, but very similar. Mine has the control on the top, centered at the rear behind the handle.
One of the spacers on the back side near the bottom. This one has the speed control mounted on the side, and appears to be a smaller (shorter) model.
Ralph,
I have a Mathes Cooler like that, but yours is in much better condition. Unfortunatly, mine was used in the attic for several years, and the finish is ruined. Someday I may refinish it.
I have a Mathes Cooler like that, but yours is in much better condition. Unfortunatly, mine was used in the attic for several years, and the finish is ruined. Someday I may refinish it.
