Have been running the non-oscillating version of the AC Infinity 6-in EC fans for over a year now, full speed - 24X7, with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Have never hooked them up to a controller, they're dust and water resistant, super energy efficient, and a dramatic decrease in the chance of fire if the fan blades are obstructed. I have four of them in a 5x5 and six of 'em in a 8x4.Alright my fans i admit i budgeted on in the past but im tired of it. I dont understand how something as simple as a fan are all made like complete shit. How is it that you spend $25 on a small 6inch oscillating clamp fan just for it to shit the bed and seize up in a month or two. The next option is to get those stupid smart fans which if you get you need every other product to use it as intended like a damn Apple MacBook or something.
My question to you fine people. Is there a SIMPLE FAN that is USA made that is clamp and does not need to be configured for a smart controller. I'm fed up with these fans. I've spent $100s over the years on them and want one that is made to last if you have suggestions. Preferably not plastic. My budget is as big as the hole in my wallet from all these turd purchases so shoot your suggestions.
Awesome response. Thank you for sharing this.Oscillating fans...
Day 1 remove grill and bin it then cut the back grill off with a stanley knife.
The weight of the grill has to be carried/moved with pishy plastic gears so it's beneficial to remove it.
The flow of air almost doubles because there's less resistance to air and the fan itself isn't carrying the weight so it turns faster it's a win win.
Interesting idea. To those that complained in the past that the grill of the ACI can't be removed, try reading the instructions.Oscillating fans...
Day 1 remove grill and bin it then cut the back grill off with a stanley knife.
The weight of the grill has to be carried/moved with pishy plastic gears so it's beneficial to remove it.
The flow of air almost doubles because there's less resistance to air and the fan itself isn't carrying the weight so it turns faster it's a win win.
This was awesome and got my fan working again. You were right the fan blades were catching on the plastic. I cut and removed all the grill and cover. I also have some DEOX-IT (electronic contact cleaner and lubricant) that i use for my guitars and shot a spray in there. Works mint now. Super glued the fan prop to the post so it doesnt spin off. Better than new. You are the man. This is what these forums are meant for. Solutions that are a bit out of the box.In a jam fans can sometimes be coaxed back into life.
A motor seizure is usually fixable with some wd40 and oil and they're good for another few months.
(Wd40 isn't oil)
The cable twisting back and fourth over a small area is always going to wear out, when/if it does it's easily fixed with a soldering iron and heat shrink.
The last fan I bought was December 2021
I'm still using it without any mending but I have changed the blade in favour of 3 blades over a 5 which was pretty noisy.
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Is AC Infinity not honoring the warranty? FWIW, I know there have been issues with the app as well. A 3.2 star rating is pretty sad.I have gone through ac Infinity fans this past year. Out of 4, only one still oscillates and that one I have kept in level orientation. I took the motor apart on one. Cheap soft nylon gears mean if you mishandle or bump it in operation, it's likely to break or deform a gear tooth then you get the dreaded clicking and jerking motion or it stops altogether. I kept the last one level because I suspect that gravity produces less strain on the mechanism in that position.
Currently running a couple vivosun oscillators and so far they are outlasting the aci fans. Very smooth action too. And 10 dollars cheaper.
None of these fans require a controller to operate.
I'm not good at customer service. It's me, not them! And I hate waste so a fan that still moves air is going to remain in service.Is AC Infinity not honoring the warranty? FWIW, I know there have been issues with the app as well. A 3.2 star rating is pretty sad.
For in the tent, oscillating fan I really like the Vivosun clip on fan for tents. Forget the model but it has the connection to connect to AC Infinity 69 pro controller. It was like $20-30 and I got mine thru Amazon. Fine product this far. Hope it helpsAlright my fans i admit i budgeted on in the past but im tired of it. I dont understand how something as simple as a fan are all made like complete shit. How is it that you spend $25 on a small 6inch oscillating clamp fan just for it to shit the bed and seize up in a month or two. The next option is to get those stupid smart fans which if you get you need every other product to use it as intended like a damn Apple MacBook or something.
My question to you fine people. Is there a SIMPLE FAN that is USA made that is clamp and does not need to be configured for a smart controller. I'm fed up with these fans. I've spent $100s over the years on them and want one that is made to last if you have suggestions. Preferably not plastic. My budget is as big as the hole in my wallet from all these turd purchases so shoot your suggestions.
Stay away from Canadian tire. All those Mastercraft fans are giant pieces of crap too. But those Lasko plastic blower fans that have the electric outlets on the side last forever!!! Buy them on Amazon with one of the multi year warranties and you are covered.Alright my fans i admit i budgeted on in the past but im tired of it. I dont understand how something as simple as a fan are all made like complete shit. How is it that you spend $25 on a small 6inch oscillating clamp fan just for it to shit the bed and seize up in a month or two. The next option is to get those stupid smart fans which if you get you need every other product to use it as intended like a damn Apple MacBook or something.
My question to you fine people. Is there a SIMPLE FAN that is USA made that is clamp and does not need to be configured for a smart controller. I'm fed up with these fans. I've spent $100s over the years on them and want one that is made to last if you have suggestions. Preferably not plastic. My budget is as big as the hole in my wallet from all these turd purchases so shoot your suggestions.