I have one exactly like this, I bought it in 1984 from the now-defunct department store Gimbel’s. The fan still runs today! …albeit the motor squeals on occasion… I squirt some WD40 and it stops. Grille rotates perfectly.
I have the Tatung version of this fan model BFB-12 The one that I have is from 1984. It can really push a strong breeze across the room for it size and the rotating grill is motorized as well.
I use rubbing alcohol to remove smaller, less thick paint splatters. For thicker spots, start with a razor blade, and then go to the alcohol. It can take some elbow grease, but I have found it to work pretty well, and is safe for the plastic.
@@JordanUI would first try a plastic one, and if that doesn't take it, then try a metal one. Just use it with care. It may end up being one of those things, where it's better just to leave it alone, if the metal one seems to be damaging the plastic.
The Patton version is completely different. They made their own version of this with their own parts entirely. As for the paint, you can try and use a plastic razor blade, they are very useful for things like this.
I remember seeing these fans back in the 90s. Many gift shops I went to had these on their wind chimes displays to simulate wind.
Thanks for letting me know.
What a powerful box fan bro I like the startup sound and hum that it has and good spin down time I enjoyed the video
Glad you enjoyed it bro.
This is a really nice fan. Another awesome video from the Jordan.
I have one exactly like this, I bought it in 1984 from the now-defunct department store Gimbel’s. The fan still runs today! …albeit the motor squeals on occasion… I squirt some WD40 and it stops. Grille rotates perfectly.
WD-40 is a cleaner. Oil will make it work much better.
I have the Tatung version of this fan model BFB-12 The one that I have is from 1984. It can really push a strong breeze across the room for it size and the rotating grill is motorized as well.
Thanks for letting me know.
I use rubbing alcohol to remove smaller, less thick paint splatters. For thicker spots, start with a razor blade, and then go to the alcohol. It can take some elbow grease, but I have found it to work pretty well, and is safe for the plastic.
A razor wouldn't scratch, or even remove a think layer of, the plastic?
@@JordanUI would first try a plastic one, and if that doesn't take it, then try a metal one. Just use it with care.
It may end up being one of those things, where it's better just to leave it alone, if the metal one seems to be damaging the plastic.
Nice fan. This is really an unsuspecting good performer.
Thanks
im suprised that this is a windmere product. it does resemble the later mistral box fans and some hitachi and tatung fans
It's possible it was made by a different manufacture, Windmere has been known to take equipment made by other OEMs.
@@JordanU ah that explains it
I really like these rotating fans good initial checkout video bro
Thanks
I have this fan but under the brand of Tatung. There great fans performs very well.
Thanks for letting me know.
The Patton version is completely different. They made their own version of this with their own parts entirely. As for the paint, you can try and use a plastic razor blade, they are very useful for things like this.
Thanks, I'll give that a try.
What a unique fan!
Indeed.
That’s one unique fan
Indeed.
from what I know and correct me if i'm wrong, I believe these types of fans are indeed more common in Asia and Australia.
They are.
I agree.
Nice video and fan
Thanks
Great video.
Thanks
Sure it’s not as powerful as the mistral but at least it won’t burn your house down like the pyroaire mistral I’d be scared to run that thing
I like it
OK