The 40w brushless DC motor has a lifespan of 38,000 hours - the equivalent of being run for 10.5 hours a day, every day, for 10 years. Uploaded with the permission of Dyson Ltd.
I recieved a Dyson AM 05 Hot/Cool Air Multiplier as a gift, it works quite well actually, it moves a good amount of air and if you want that air heated it does that well to, the only drawback I've seen is it's price, which is $500 CDN.
I was at the launch of this on Wednesday and it was pretty cool,it is a great fan,but a better air movement system to complement an air conditioner on heating or cooling.I think if people have there air conditioner on full blast all the time like most people with this you could save that money for the fan in no time.I think most people with there Dyson vacuums know how good this product is and would be a large part of the market.Cheers Mate.
I saw these at Meijers the other day. Nice, an inverted airfoil - makes sense. This is one of those inventions that are so simple you say "Why didn't I think of that?!"
Since 1993, Dyson customers have been happy to pay a premium price for the latest, most efficient technology on the market. People who are satisfied with outdated, old fashioned fans can continue to buy them. Dyson have simply provided a better alternative for those who want it.
@triton115 Yes, the loop amplifier can be separated from the base. I've had my Air Multiplier in daily use for over 13 months, and I've experienced no problems with a loss of performance.
@MrJohn714 Dyson own 11 patents - essentially certificates of original inventiveness - on this technology. Industrial venturi devices use compressed air lines, and the pressures and flow rates are not suited to a compact domestic table fan. It is not just old technology repackaged.
@mrtanaka911 It doesn't have 'blades' inside it. It has a 3-dimentional mixed-flow impellor to draw in air and build up a high pressure inside the fan, before the air is forced out through an annular apperture. Yes, like a traditional fan-blade assembly, the impellor spins, but it's performing a different function. To demonstrate this, take the loop amplifier off an Air Multiplier and feel the airflow. It's pretty low - only 7% of the outgoing flow actually passes through the machine.
@OMGshinyobject The base unit contains a mixed-flow impellor - a 3-dimensional turbine designed to draw in air and force it at high pressure out of the Loop Amplifier. This initial flow of air draws in surrounding ambient air, creating a much more powerful column of laminar ("smooth") air.
Oh - and when they were testing it, they did stuff like spraying the vents with large amounts of flour and oil to test what effect it would have. It can survive a lot of mistreatment, so I wouldn't think a little dust accumilation would cause any problems!
@fmscribs I've had mine since last October - it doesn't clog. Periodically, you wipe the intake grille with a soft cloth. Hardly difficult, and MUCH easier than dismantling the cage of a traditional fan to remove and clean the blade assembly.
@superdave31 The cyclone in a Dyson cleaner is much more complex than an industrial centrifugal separator:a low efficiency cyclone to separate bulky debris, a shroud to deflect fluff back into the bin, and then a cluster of high efficiency radix cyclones to separate the finest particles. An industrial separator just uses one huge radix cyclone. It took James Dyson 5127 prototypes, developed over a period of many years, to reach a level of efficiency suitable for use in a domestic vacuum cleaner.
@vintagehoover Scale models of pretty much anything in fluid mechanics (boats, cars, cycling helmets, et al.) would greatly benefit from laminar flow like this.
They actually supply a duster with the fan - kinda like the piece of material you get with a new pair of sunglasses. But in the manual, they show someone using the soft dusting brush to clean it - so you could use either! There shouldn't be much dust accumilation inside the unit, it really doesn't draw in much air - a lot of the airflow comes from 'entraining' the air which surrounds the mouth of the fan.
@exe127 Good question it might even replace the fans on Radiators and may even be put on to intakes for Carburetor cars and FI cars as a new way of air intakes :D
I sure hope it's designed that it can be taken apart and put back together again. Because not all dust gets blocked by the vents at the base, and when enough dust gets sucked in there, if it is not cleaned out, it will clog and block the exhaust vents that line the ring and severely reduce the fan's performance or even render the fan completely useless.
@fmscribs when they were testing it they threw flour and oil into it to see if it cloggged and effected the performance, in the end it worked perfectly
@uplaterthanishouldbe Well given that all of their advertising leaflets, and even the box the Air Multiplier comes in when you buy it, have photographs of the impeller on it, they're hardly trying to 'lie' about how it works. Also, at every launch and promo event they've had for it, they've had cutaway models so everyone can see what's inside! And an impeller doesn't have large, paddle-shaped blades, it has vanes.
@vintagehoover But what about taking apart the actual loop amplifier to clean out dust and dirt accumulations in the actual breeze slots? I mean, it ought to be enough as is that the Dyson fan probably will never produce as cooling or powerful of a breeze as, for instance, a 1920s Emerson 29646 fan, or even a 1910s/1920s General Electric type AOU fan.
@exe127 I'm sure there's a whole host of applications for the scientific principle behind the fan. I'd assume Dyson would focus on domestic products, though...
@truehunter During this summer, we've had some pretty humid days, and I've coped just fine with the fan. I don't have air conditioning at home, like most people in the UK. I have it in the car, and I hate it - it makes my eyes and throat sore! I always turn it off in hotel rooms, too. Personally, I'd much rather use the fan.
@vintagehoover ah k will do thx for the reply. I do find it interesting. I am always coming up with ideas for things that in my opinion could be useful if they were actually working products. But i never know the first place to begin when it comes to actually manufacturing it and creating the parts etc.. so pretty stuck lol
@vintagehoover can i ask -a s you seem to know. How did dyson manage to register his patent for the cyclone cleaner? Because.. I read he got the idea from a factory cleaning machine on a much larger scale. My point being.. what if the person who made that, had already patented the technology? Is it simply because Dyson did it on a smaller scale that it makes it a whole new patent in itself? Thanks And i agree also - Dyson will have absolutely s**t loads of patents on this far, nobody lol
Lol - you just wipe it with a duster. I'd call that easy! I don't know about CFMs...Dyson have a UA-cam channel - 'dysonteam'. Try putting your question to them :)
@triton115 Just run a vacuum cleaner dusting brush around the annular aperture to remove any accumulated dust. From your wording, it sounds like you haven't actually used an Air Multiplier for any length of time. Might be wise to do so before you critique it!
@superdave31 Also, you might want to read James' autobiography, 'Against the Odds'. He goes into great detail about the story of the Dual Cyclone's invention, the way it works, and the lengthy, iterative process of improving it detail by detail to perfect the system over a period of many years. :)
LOL! A tradtitional duster??? Or use the soft dusting brush from our Dyson vacs? ;) What I meant dust accumulation inside the unit. ;) hehehe. Anyway I'll ask them. Thanks for replying.
@etfuk And over a period of 10 years, how much are you spending each year on energy to run the AC? Add that to the purchase and installation cost of an AC unit, then think about which is really the most cost-effective.
You know if they made a bigger more powerful one they could probably use this for transporting hover craft like verticals......or a death ray that generates hurricane strength winds. You know who ever makes it first.
So..1X air in..apply 40 or 60W and 15 - 16X air out eh? Hmmmm...anyone thinking about possible energy generation application for this type of technology? How about building a huge version, and placing it directly in front of commercial wind turbines? It would cost you a modest amount in electricity in order to get 15-16X the normal wind blowing on the wind turbine..wouldn't it ensure a constant wind for the turbine at a small cost? It's worth looking in to IMO.
Blade-less my ass... It just doesn't have blades where you can stick your hand into 'em. It has an impeller that very closely resembles the compressor turbine of a turbocharger.
It's a cool idea, but for the same amount of money you can have a room AC that puts out BTU's instead of just pushing air around. It is hardly cost effective, but for you rich folks who want to say, "I have a fan with no blades, NAAHAA." Its great. No I'm not a hater.
I don't have a problem with the technology but I feel he's lieing about it being bladeless. Call it an impeller or whatever it's a hidden fan blade redirecting the air.
I recieved a Dyson AM 05 Hot/Cool Air Multiplier as a gift, it works quite well actually, it moves a good amount of air and if you want that air heated it does that well to, the only drawback I've seen is it's price, which is $500 CDN.
I was at the launch of this on Wednesday and it was pretty cool,it is a great fan,but a better air movement system to complement an air conditioner on heating or cooling.I think if people have there air conditioner on full blast all the time like most people with this you could save that money for the fan in no time.I think most people with there Dyson vacuums know how good this product is and would be a large part of the market.Cheers Mate.
it’s been 13 years how you doing man
I saw these at Meijers the other day.
Nice, an inverted airfoil - makes sense.
This is one of those inventions that are so simple you say "Why didn't I think of that?!"
Since 1993, Dyson customers have been happy to pay a premium price for the latest, most efficient technology on the market.
People who are satisfied with outdated, old fashioned fans can continue to buy them. Dyson have simply provided a better alternative for those who want it.
Glad you like it - I guess we'll have to wait and see about the price!
@triton115 Yes, the loop amplifier can be separated from the base. I've had my Air Multiplier in daily use for over 13 months, and I've experienced no problems with a loss of performance.
I'm a big FAN of this technology!
These days people need to watch their money more than ever. This is impractical, as it does the same exact thing as a normal fan could do.
@MrJohn714 Dyson own 11 patents - essentially certificates of original inventiveness - on this technology. Industrial venturi devices use compressed air lines, and the pressures and flow rates are not suited to a compact domestic table fan. It is not just old technology repackaged.
@mrtanaka911 It doesn't have 'blades' inside it. It has a 3-dimentional mixed-flow impellor to draw in air and build up a high pressure inside the fan, before the air is forced out through an annular apperture. Yes, like a traditional fan-blade assembly, the impellor spins, but it's performing a different function. To demonstrate this, take the loop amplifier off an Air Multiplier and feel the airflow. It's pretty low - only 7% of the outgoing flow actually passes through the machine.
@OMGshinyobject The base unit contains a mixed-flow impellor - a 3-dimensional turbine designed to draw in air and force it at high pressure out of the Loop Amplifier. This initial flow of air draws in surrounding ambient air, creating a much more powerful column of laminar ("smooth") air.
Oh - and when they were testing it, they did stuff like spraying the vents with large amounts of flour and oil to test what effect it would have. It can survive a lot of mistreatment, so I wouldn't think a little dust accumilation would cause any problems!
I like it very much and it looks very nice
@fmscribs I've had mine since last October - it doesn't clog. Periodically, you wipe the intake grille with a soft cloth. Hardly difficult, and MUCH easier than dismantling the cage of a traditional fan to remove and clean the blade assembly.
@superdave31 The cyclone in a Dyson cleaner is much more complex than an industrial centrifugal separator:a low efficiency cyclone to separate bulky debris, a shroud to deflect fluff back into the bin, and then a cluster of high efficiency radix cyclones to separate the finest particles. An industrial separator just uses one huge radix cyclone. It took James Dyson 5127 prototypes, developed over a period of many years, to reach a level of efficiency suitable for use in a domestic vacuum cleaner.
@vintagehoover Scale models of pretty much anything in fluid mechanics (boats, cars, cycling helmets, et al.) would greatly benefit from laminar flow like this.
@delkhairio AM01 uses a 40w motor, whilst AM02 and AM03 use a 60w motor. In both cases, their energy usage is directly comparable with regular fans.
They actually supply a duster with the fan - kinda like the piece of material you get with a new pair of sunglasses. But in the manual, they show someone using the soft dusting brush to clean it - so you could use either!
There shouldn't be much dust accumilation inside the unit, it really doesn't draw in much air - a lot of the airflow comes from 'entraining' the air which surrounds the mouth of the fan.
@exe127 Good question it might even replace the fans on Radiators and may even be put on to intakes for Carburetor cars and FI cars as a new way of air intakes :D
I sure hope it's designed that it can be taken apart and put back together again. Because not all dust gets blocked by the vents at the base, and when enough dust gets sucked in there, if it is not cleaned out, it will clog and block the exhaust vents that line the ring and severely reduce the fan's performance or even render the fan completely useless.
@EpicKJproductions thats a badass idea u should invent it!
@fmscribs when they were testing it they threw flour and oil into it to see if it cloggged and effected the performance, in the end it worked perfectly
The only fan for any budding Pilot!
No, if you actually watch the comparison in the video, it pushes air much more efficiently that a normal fan, so it's not exactly the same.
@uplaterthanishouldbe Well given that all of their advertising leaflets, and even the box the Air Multiplier comes in when you buy it, have photographs of the impeller on it, they're hardly trying to 'lie' about how it works. Also, at every launch and promo event they've had for it, they've had cutaway models so everyone can see what's inside!
And an impeller doesn't have large, paddle-shaped blades, it has vanes.
@vintagehoover The remaining 93% of the outgoing airflow is induced and entrained air by the Loop Amplifier.
I don't get how they get the first flow of air? Is there a small blade fan in the base?
@vintagehoover But what about taking apart the actual loop amplifier to clean out dust and dirt accumulations in the actual breeze slots? I mean, it ought to be enough as is that the Dyson fan probably will never produce as cooling or powerful of a breeze as, for instance, a 1920s Emerson 29646 fan, or even a 1910s/1920s General Electric type AOU fan.
@ChukkieB0Y Your humor is a BREATHE OF FRESH AIR!
Thats old technology just re-packaged. I've used a similar venturi device 30yrs ago to move air at the steel mill where I worked.
I wonder what the maximum thrust you could achieve with this design is. Could you use it to build a hovercraft?
@leandro0825 It uses a 40w DC brushless motor.
is it energy efficient compared to normal fans?
@vintagehoover And to date, Dyson have filed over 820 patents on their cyclone technology alone!
Wow thanks
@vintagehoover yerp my grandpa got one, it blows almost like a cylinder of air.
@exe127 I'm sure there's a whole host of applications for the scientific principle behind the fan. I'd assume Dyson would focus on domestic products, though...
@truehunter During this summer, we've had some pretty humid days, and I've coped just fine with the fan. I don't have air conditioning at home, like most people in the UK. I have it in the car, and I hate it - it makes my eyes and throat sore! I always turn it off in hotel rooms, too. Personally, I'd much rather use the fan.
@vintagehoover ah k will do thx for the reply. I do find it interesting. I am always coming up with ideas for things that in my opinion could be useful if they were actually working products. But i never know the first place to begin when it comes to actually manufacturing it and creating the parts etc.. so pretty stuck lol
@vintagehoover can i ask -a s you seem to know. How did dyson manage to register his patent for the cyclone cleaner? Because.. I read he got the idea from a factory cleaning machine on a much larger scale. My point being.. what if the person who made that, had already patented the technology? Is it simply because Dyson did it on a smaller scale that it makes it a whole new patent in itself? Thanks
And i agree also - Dyson will have absolutely s**t loads of patents on this far, nobody lol
@The6Enlightened6One6 Developing new technology costs money, which is reflected in the price.
Lol - you just wipe it with a duster. I'd call that easy!
I don't know about CFMs...Dyson have a UA-cam channel - 'dysonteam'. Try putting your question to them :)
I'd like to know if this can be used for wind turbines or with current ones ....
@triton115 Just run a vacuum cleaner dusting brush around the annular aperture to remove any accumulated dust. From your wording, it sounds like you haven't actually used an Air Multiplier for any length of time. Might be wise to do so before you critique it!
@ChukkieB0Y
i know, its pretty COOL, i hear setup is a BREEZE!
oh i feel the energy coming out of it! Yeah
Very clever and nice looking, but way too expensive considering a normal fan is only around $20.
what engine and utilized? and what power?
@superdave31 Also, you might want to read James' autobiography, 'Against the Odds'. He goes into great detail about the story of the Dual Cyclone's invention, the way it works, and the lengthy, iterative process of improving it detail by detail to perfect the system over a period of many years. :)
Cool
LOL! A tradtitional duster??? Or use the soft dusting brush from our Dyson vacs? ;)
What I meant dust accumulation inside the unit. ;) hehehe. Anyway I'll ask them. Thanks for replying.
@etfuk And over a period of 10 years, how much are you spending each year on energy to run the AC? Add that to the purchase and installation cost of an AC unit, then think about which is really the most cost-effective.
can they turn?
@MolecularRape u bet if you had the time someone could easily make a model of this future helicopter! :D
Cool.. SO HOWS IT WORK!!???
Air goes in, air goes out.You can't explain that!
God did it
there needs to be PC fans with this tech....
How much is this?
the price is £199 in the UK!!!
Muito interessante!! O preço é bem salgado mas... quem sabe daqui ha alguns anos não melhore??? Eu quero um!!!!!!!!
You know if they made a bigger more powerful one they could probably use this for transporting hover craft like verticals......or a death ray that generates hurricane strength winds. You know who ever makes it first.
pretty neat
why not use an AC motor? so no need rectifier ..
@gabevee3, how about if i give you $15 dollars or even $30 dollars, can you create that fan?
@VancouverRaver Well... it kinda hits it then get accelerated at the unfortunate soul cooling themselves.
@MolecularRape omg ^.^ awesome idea
Yo quiero uno de estos
ohhh
so that's how it works
I remember I stuck my hand in one and mum shit herself :P
@MolecularRape YEA then we could finally have stealth helicopters!
@MolecularRape yeah now there ont be any stupid birds hitting the blades
So..1X air in..apply 40 or 60W and 15 - 16X air out eh? Hmmmm...anyone thinking about possible energy generation application for this type of technology?
How about building a huge version, and placing it directly in front of commercial wind turbines? It would cost you a modest amount in electricity in order to get 15-16X the normal wind blowing on the wind turbine..wouldn't it ensure a constant wind for the turbine at a small cost? It's worth looking in to IMO.
spikeychops you have to learn fluid mechanics before commenting more nonsense comment
When it's 95F/35C outside, I'll take the AC.
looks like the same way an airfoil works
Blade-less my ass... It just doesn't have blades where you can stick your hand into 'em. It has an impeller that very closely resembles the compressor turbine of a turbocharger.
@gabevee3, i'll give you $15 or even $30, can you create a fan like that?
I Want One :D
Like a desolate howling wind ...
it's a jet engine
dream sellers ...
It's a cool idea, but for the same amount of money you can have a room AC that puts out BTU's instead of just pushing air around. It is hardly cost effective, but for you rich folks who want to say, "I have a fan with no blades, NAAHAA." Its great. No I'm not a hater.
When the shit hits the fan... Well... Nothing happens.
i still have no clue as to how it works
@875313379043 Magic is even more impressive when you see how clever the llusionists have been ;)
ok.........wait what???
$330 dollars US...
@VancouverRaver lol
I don't have a problem with the technology but I feel he's lieing about it being bladeless. Call it an impeller or whatever it's a hidden fan blade redirecting the air.
and it's 300$
Aw COOL!! I Dont Get It.
@fmscribs, you lost, dont bet again.
300 $ for a fan........
no blades? this is witchcraft!!!
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This doesn't explain much....
u ruined the magic