Vornado 540B High-Velocity Personal Clip-On 2-Speed Air Circulator
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: VornadoBrand: Vornado
Model: 540B
Color: Black
Product features:
- High-velocity 2-speed personal clip-on air circulator moves air up to 65 feet
- Fully directional air flow with 3 separate pivots and 360-degree rotation
- Clips to any surface up to 1-5/8 inches thick; wall-mount option
- Whisper-quiet operation; easy-to clean removable grill; classic design
- Measures 11-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches; 5-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Vornado 540B High-Velocity Personal Clip-On 2-Speed Air Circulator
Customer Review: The only thing bigger than this fan is it's price. Powerful, but huge for a clip on. Good for a garage, but not a bed.
Summary: 3 Stars
When my last clip-on fan finally bit the dust after quite a few years, I thought I may have outgrown my night-time hotness and wouldn't need one. But alas, as much as I tried to deny it, I was as hot as ever and had to look for another fan for my headboard.
So onto Amazon.com I went and looked up all the options for clip-on fans that I could easily attach to the headboard of my bed. I double-checked my research on a couple of other sites and narrowed it down to two.. one of which was the Vornado 540B. I was seduced by the Vornado's reputation for power and it's ability to move so much air around in such a small package.
After purchasing the fan, I realized that small is a relative term. It's true that the 540B is small... when compared to an industrial sized air conditioning fan that's housed in it's own room and easily cools 37 floors in an office building. You may be able to get away with calling it small if you compare it to one of those home A/C units that sits outside on a slab of concrete. But, compared to other clip-on fans, this thing is huge.
When I first got the fan and saw the size of the box, I was all excited and thought, "Wow, this thing sure is packed well!" Thinking that the rather large size of the box contained extra packing material to keep this marvel of technology safe during shipping, I was a little taken aback when I opened the box and removed the (still well packaged) fan. That's when I realized it was bigger than my head!
I thought that maybe it just looked large and anyways, it will be clipped on to the headboard and once there, it won't be noticeable at all. Well, the clip is certainly very strong and durable so I had no problem clipping it to the thick part of my headboard.. well, it took two hands to open the clip. I'd definitely recommend keeping it away from small children and animals while it's open or it may end up as one of those bear traps in the woods and clamp down tight if it slips from your hands.
Once the fan was secured on my headboard, I turned it on and enjoyed the breeze it produced at the low setting. It definitely would do the job of keeping me cool on most nights. I then tried the hi setting and though it gave me the assurance that I'd be able to stay cool even on the warmest nights, I could no longer hear the trash truck that was emptying the trash bin right outside my window. And I think my wife tried calling to me from across the bed, but all I could see was her mouth moving and arms flailing as she tried to stay upright in the face of hurricane force winds that came out of this little Vornado!
Well, I ended up returning the fan to Amazon. A very painless and easy process by the way. My decision was made final when I went to get into bed that night and I felt as though a third person was in bed with us. It wasn't that bad actually, but the fan is certainly way too large in my opinion to act as a practical headboard fan.
It's certainly a powerful fan and quiet on the low setting. It would work well in a more open space like a garage or workshop, or perhaps even on a canopy bed where you can place it away from your headboard and head some. I kept feeling that I'd wake up and bump my head on it, being so close to my head.
Description of Vornado 540B High-Velocity Personal Clip-On 2-Speed Air Circulator
The Vornado 540B Air Circulator combines all the features of the standard Vornado circulators with the versatility of a multi-directional, extra-heavy-duty clip. Featuring 3 separate pivots and 360-degree rotation, the 540B can be aimed in any direction. Simply clip to any surface up to 1 5/8" thick and adjust the head as your circulation needs change. It also features wall mount option on the back of the clip for easy hanging where space is limited. The unique grill design and deep-pitched blades of the 450B allows it to move air up to 65 feet and Vornado's signature Vortex Circulation powerfully provides quality air circulation for instant comfort. Utilized in your kitchen, home office, RV or work room, the 540B is perfect for any life style setting. Use it all year long for added comfort and energy savings in every season. You will ... feel the difference.Fans
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