Best ceiling fans according to redditors

Upgrading older light fixtures/fans. It doesn't take much time to switch a chandelier out and a newer one can really change the setting. May not be a cheap upgrade though. Also - we updated our older mismatched ceiling fans with nice clean white ones and now they nicely blend in with the ceiling instead of sticking out in an ugly way: https://www.amazon.com/Minka-Aire-F518L-WH-Concept-Ceiling-Control/dp/B06ZXYW2YN/ref=pd_sim_60_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06ZXYW2YN&pd_rd_r=f0c6b35d-f271-11e8-b007-a7b99bbf58ac&pd_rd_w=SSrQd&pd_rd_wg=pqhRs&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=DPZ25G4XXWHSKBTM53E5&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=DPZ25G4XXWHSKBTM53E5

I have two of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA/
And two of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A6KJDFG/

Less of a footprint than a tripod, and more stable.

UK peeps: Clamp & Black Pole

I sell these things for work (not specifically this model or brand, just general lighting and fixtures).

This would be a Minka-Aire F502.

Here, this is a Ceiling fan from Amazon, your shlong might have a harder time getting stuck on this one, it's reviews are very positive. Should your penis still run into aforementioned problems you may want to contact Brazzers for a possible job opportunity!

That fan is missing its cover for the lights, the very bottom center piece should unscrew somehow allowed a frosted glass dome to be lifted up to cover the lights then the screw replaced to hold it up, the light given off just needs to be diffused by a replacement cover and you’ll be good to go

the frosted glass in this picture is an example of what I’m talking about

IIT 48710 3/8-Inch x 50-Feet All Natural Cotton Rope

Hunter 53091 Builder Deluxe 5-Blade Single Light Ceiling Fan with Brazilian Cherry/Stained Oak Blades and Piped Toffee Glass Light Bowl, 52-Inch, New Bronze

Maker's Mark Makers Mark Bourbon Gourmet 15 OZ

I have had success previously using the below, over a year with no issues. I did however add velcro to the top as they did not work so well with sloped ceilings before, but they worked perfectly with flat ceilings.

Wolfcraft Poles

Mounty Thingies

I have done this.

2x http://www.amazon.de/Wolfcraft-4042000-Deckenst%C3%BCtze-max-belastbar/dp/B001BWT2PA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

2x http://www.amazon.de/FeelGlad-Universal-Kamerahalterung-Kamerahalter-Lenkerhalter/dp/B010YA155Y?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00#



Try to avoid tripods, they are not really stable and can me moved too easy, then you will need to re-calibrate very often.

Maybe something like this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-4042000-80mm-Telescopic-Support/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=pd_cp_60_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001BWT2PA&pd_rd_r=DK2T17ZGMYM48R4X7Q12&pd_rd_w=trcGR&pd_rd_wg=uJjQl&psc=1&refRID=DK2T17ZGMYM48R4X7Q12

I'd suggest getting some ceiling supports instead and a camera clamp, they take up far less space. I got two of these supports and two of these mounts. They take up about as much floor space as your phone would, and they're very very stable. Plus they only take a minute to set up.

They look good, but a bit expensive. I went for 2 of these which are less than a quarter of the cost, although I did need to add 2 of these to mount the lighthouse to the pole. Total cost for everything to mount 2 lighthouses: around £46.

Makes my room look a little bit like a building site, but it does mean I can move my setup between my seated gaming room & my room-scale room easily.

I have installed 3 of these and its a great budget fan. Good for a bedroom where you do not care as much about looks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011Z22ZE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They also make light kids and remote kits

https://www.amazon.com/7787000-Ceiling-Light-Remote-Control/dp/B000BQY6DU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499043035&sr=8-1&keywords=westinghouse+fan+remote

thanks for the replies.

bought these:

extendable rods £14 each

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

and these to clamp the basestations to the rod (£5.49 each):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Universial-Threaded-Microphone-Motorcycles/dp/B01A6KJDFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458396815&sr=8-1&keywords=pipe+clamp+1%2F4

i will post if they're sufficient or not.

Ok, from what I can see in the photos, you've got a space that has very clean geometric lines; without more traditional trim wood and proportions, trad fabrics and furnishings are always going to feel mismatched. The rectangular window won't take a drapery without making everything seem stumpy and disconnected.

Stay with me, I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but the space seems to be just the right thing for a sort of 70s supergraphic--if you embrace the weirdness and do some sort of graduated striping along that wall, it could be fantastic. Not right up against the corner, but something that would then overlap onto the window void, continuing up the wall and interacting with that porthole? Then get a custom roller shade on the window that continues the stripe.

Here's links to the general idea, these examples are a bit out there--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/only-girl/4311724600/in/set-72157623176562505

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/9d/77/11/9d7711657a2954fa31fd7b4581871ca0.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/6b/5e/6a/6b5e6a33554ad200ddc64eb2731bdce7.jpg

I'm sure there's other places, but a quick Google got me this custom-printed shade place
https://www.blindsgalore.com/m/expressions

And while you're up and about with a ladder, that ceiling fan 0_o
https://www.amazon.com/NATSEN-Flush-Mount-Ceiling-Blades/dp/B01MRLU05T

Hope that helps!

For the ones that want to see it. This is the fan: CrappyDesign Fuel

Well in that case if you're going to buy tripods anyway, maybe just start with those and see how well they work for you?

I have these poles:

https://www.amazon.de/Wolfcraft-4042000-Deckenstütze-max-belastbar/dp/B001BWT2PA

And these to attach the lighthouses to the poles:

https://www.amazon.de/Kamera-Halterung-Motorrad-Fahrrad-Fotogewinde-Schnellspanner/dp/B00E5M39AW

Tbh. I think they work perfectly fine for me, but I am sure you will be able to find something better. I just bought those because they were cheap and could be delivered quickly and they didn't have horrible reviews ;)

clamp https://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Universial-Threaded-Microphone-Motorcycles-Black/dp/B01A6KJDFG

and support rod https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=pe_385721_147495051_TE_dp_1

:)

Careful with lighting stands, the lighthouses have motors in them which can cause a wobble on lighting stands even more than on tripods. It's very slight, but very annoying when you notice it.

Tension rods, like this(with these), are sturdier and have a much smaller footprint too, so you can have a bigger playspace.

Fan

This fan!

[looks like a nice fan to me:)!] (http://www.amazon.com/Hunter-23871-42-Inch-Antique-Profile/dp/B000NSN1GY/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2HIPI6Q3H9SWJ&coliid=I1FVS4J6KOYEWY)

Someone posted an almost identical fan to that (Alexa enabled) for $225 in this thread.

WDIT: Found it
https://www.amazon.com/Minka-Aire-F843-WH-Ceiling-White-Works/dp/B00CIDX9KA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1525973788&sr=8-5&keywords=Ceiling+Fan+works+with+alexa&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011

$229

I used the supports and clamps . Look to be a bit cheaper than the ones above and they work perfectly. Great as a portable option too.

1. Lighthouse mounts :
   https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   and
   https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A6KJDFG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
2. It's a custom stand, oak wood and screws :)

And I this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BMFW3OC/ref=s9_simh_gw_g60_i3_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1Y1DBKSTKF740YE5NFF0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2437869742&pf_rd_i=desktop

It's a 5 gram balancing weight.

Yup. One of these.

Do you have access above the ceiling? You’ll want to get a good ceiling fan support, this one is rated for closed ceiling access.

Make sure your support can support the weight of your fan. It’s not difficult to do. Good luck!

i vote cardboard.

I am pretty tall and found tacking it way up on the wall on a piece of cardboard let me aim it down slightly and get pretty good arm length coverage in the camera's view. Adjustable a few ways that was as well. There are a few post up right now about various ways to hook it to the wall that are somewhat in jest but can give you a few ideas about how to wall fix it.

If i were to do it again I would get the extendable tubes that have a camera mount on them rather than the 2 tripods I got for the vive rig's base stations. The tripods transmit and enhance vibration to the point to where I had to put in shock pads at their bases. I got a pair of the fovitec tripods. Great, but at the height I have them they really pick up floor vibration without the pads. If that's not a potential issue for you, they were nice for the price.

Something like this is what I would do if I did it over:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
much smaller footprint this way too!
down towards the middle of the page you can see a couple mount types that would fit it as well

Luck,
nex

On phone so apologies for horrible formatting of the links. I bought this stand
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001BWT2PA/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Along with this bracket
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01A6KJDFG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's not completely ideal as I'm effectively using the stands upside-down as the extension bit is to thin for the bracket to fit around. The brackets themselves are also a little flimsy but seem to hold fine. Means you can get the recommended setup angle and have them completely up in the corner of rooms maximising your vertical height and minimising chance of occlusion.
For me it works well as I didn't want to drill holes in the walls and I wanted a quick method of moving it around for demoing to people.

I use these for my rift, so hoping i can reuse them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nice idea, but way more expensive than necessary on the poles, save 30 quid and get these instead; http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA?colid=3375D49PDJ5OP&coliid=I2TH5LS6EGK1M1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

I use these as the mount:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A6KJDFG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And I attach the mounts to these, so I can take them to work and friend's houses:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BWT2PA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used ceiling props in conjunction with the clamps /u/Isokivi mentioned. They take very little floor space and need no drilling.

I am more of a dark Walnut fan myself...

In fact, I think this one is pretty sexy


https://www.amazon.com/Monte-Carlo-3MAVR60BK-Maverick-Outdoor/dp/B01HN1WLFK

The walls are made of drywall, so not as strong as a shower. I wonder if a shorter version of this type of pole would work horizontally. This one has a minimum of over a metre in length, while the gap is only 87cm

Don't worry - you really may be overthinking it; at home I have both lighthouses on opposite sides of the same wall because I don't have any space on the opposing side - it works fine for anything other than when my body is blocking both sensors from the controllers.

When I'm doing a seated game I just rotate one to point at me and it works grand.

Just imagine them like eyes - as long as at least one can see what you're trying to track at any given moment in time; it'll work. The advice is to put them high so that they're less likely to have their line-of-sight blocked by something.

TL;DR - your setup will work fine.

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P.S - I use these floor-to ceiling poles with these clamps to mount the lighthouses onto

What I suggest is getting a floor to ceiling pole so you can get optimal height and positioning plus a clamp so you can attach the light house to the pole without having to screw into your walls.

floor to ceiling pole: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-4042000-wolfcraft-Telescopic-Support/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=floor+to+ceiling+pole&qid=1565368362&s=gateway&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sr=8-1

clamp: https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYCKee-MF17-Universial-Microphone-Motorcycles-black/dp/B01A6KJDFG/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_2/260-7128563-0733804?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01A6KJDFG&pd_rd_r=0b755568-9792-495b-b541-8834b1c6dd83&pd_rd_w=6mt1S&pd_rd_wg=8fvaK&pf_rd_p=07e3e597-b71b-4701-a3fd-d79c50f48406&pf_rd_r=X0K9WBGPPKHPT2AFEZJ1&psc=1&refRID=X0K9WBGPPKHPT2AFEZJ1

I plan on getting these when I get my index.

You can buy these for your home. I have this one.

I know you said tripods, but why lose the space from the legs when these work brilliantly. With some handlebar camera mounts for the lighthouses you are all set to go.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-4042000-Ceiling-Maximum-Capacity/dp/B001BWT2PA

hey guyz do u think this two can work well with vive?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRX8wg0A6Os + http://www.amazon.de/Wolfcraft-4042000-Deckenst%C3%BCtze-max-belastbar/dp/B001BWT2PA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

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Good solution for mounting the lighthouse? by madcolster


I found these two things on the Amazons just now. I think they will solve my problem of mounting them in a rather small room. I didn't want to use tripods as they wouldn't fit conveniently anywhere. Have any of you used this as a solution and, more importantly, does it work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2Q1JOOGKYJFGW&coliid=I2ZTRNGTTJOLSA

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Universial-Threaded-Microphone-Motorcycles-Black/dp/B01A6KJDFG/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=D8BZQSVZD8NKS6JZCX2D

Appreciate any help here.

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In installed two of these last summer and plan to install two more

http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-7802400-Contractors-52-Inch-Five-Blade/dp/B0011Z22ZE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I did not want lights as the room already had recessed lights.

I used this type of box so I can mount it directly to a ceiling joist
http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Lighting-0103600-Saf-T-Pan-2-Inch/dp/B000DCN8ZY/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1462621916&sr=1-12&keywords=fan+ceiling+box

The its just a matter of cutting holes and running wire.

I bought mine on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Minka-Aire-F402-BNW-Turbofan-Brushed-Nickel/dp/B001D73OH0

I mean, for a quality fan that is that complicated and intricate (that I would want to last) that is a totally reasonable price to pay.

EDIT:amazon listing for anyone interested. CTRL + F where to buy

Keep the ceiling fans. Just replace them with nicer, less dated ones. Could not live without good air circulation. We put these in our house:

Craftmade Ceiling Fan with Light CON48BNK4C1 Wakefield Brushed Chrome 48 Inch Bedroom Fan

Other decent fan

Emerson CF205LVS Highpointe 54-inch Modern Ceiling Fan, 3-Blade Ceiling Fan with LED Lighting and 4-Speed Remote Control

Or

[Hunter 54in Contemporary Ceiling Fan with Remote Control in Brushed Nickel] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HTYY95/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0bpSCb59Y75J1)

I've got this one http://www.amazon.de/Wolfcraft-4042000-Deckenst%C3%BCtze-max-belastbar/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458294028&sr=8-1&keywords=Wolfcraft+st%C3%BCtze It looks a little bit more decorative.

Yes, it comes with controllers.

I found some over-ear headphones were uncomfortable because of the headstrap for some people, but the majority of people I've demoed for have had no problems. On-ear headphones may be a better option, and if its just for you the supplied ear buds are actually surprisingly good.

Depending on your room and whether you are happy to screw the lighthouse sensors to the wall you may need some sort of mount.

I was happy to screw the sensor mounts to the wall at home but I picked up

A couple of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-4042000-80mm-Telescopic-Support/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=sr_1_2

and a couple of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Universial-Threaded-Microphone-Motorcycles/dp/B01A6KJDFG/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_2

So I could bring the Vive places with me and demo (without having to screw anything to the wall).

Alternatively if you want to attach the sensors to a bookshelf or similar these are great:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phot-R-Studio-Multi-Function-Reflector-Cameras/dp/B00MR0VPOQ/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_3

I also ended up getting a 3m HMDI extention and a 3m USB extension because my play area is a few meters from my PC and out of the box you only get 1m cables to the breakout box.

so do u just need something like this https://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Battery-Power-ceiling-Portable/dp/B06XP58PSB

I've added a new fan/light combo (no fixture there previously) as well as added a new switch to an existing fan/light that ran off of one switch. Both places I used a GE 12724 Smart Dimmer for the lights and a GE 1273 3-Speed Fan Control for the fan. It works great in my opinion, you can manually turn the fan and/or lights on/off or I can use my phone (connected to my Rpi3 DIY hub running homeassistant).

Here's what you'll have to do, it's a little bit of work but if you're handy it's not a very difficult job. If you have access to the fixture from the attic this will be 100% easier.

Assuming that there is a single 14/2 Romex wire from your current switch to the light you'll either have to:

• pull another 14/2 Romex wire from the switch receptacle to the light fixture
  
  
• replace the current wiring with a single 14/3 Romex wire
  
  
• replace the current ceiling enclosure with an old-work fan-rated box assuming the box isn't ceiling fan-rated
  
  
• assuming that the switch is in a single-gang enclosure replace the switch enclosure an old-work 2-gang enclosure
  
  
• wire the fan and switches with the new 14/3 Romex or the dual 14/2 Romex wiring
  

I've got these for my UK setup.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-465983-Easy-Prop-1-15-2-9/dp/B000LFVE68/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-4042000-80mm-Telescopic-Support/dp/B001BWT2PA/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A6KJDFG/

They work great and are easy to put up and take down, so if you want to take it over to a friends house, you don't need to spend ages disassembling things.

Not games but, I bought some contractor poles to mount the lighthouses. I make better use of my available space due to better and more reliable coverage than just putting the lighthouses on shelves and stuff. I didn't have to drill holes or damage anything to put them up. My setup is portable if I want to move it elsewhere.

I picked these, but there's lots of other options such as tripods, etc.

Wolfcraft Telescopic Support https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2ODJzbB93CNJA
MyArmor Universial Quick Release Pipe Clamp Mounts https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01A6KJDFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NPDJzbQVKAEWZ

I have the Signal as well.


Hunter Indoor Wifi Ceiling Fan with LED Light and remote control - Signal 54 inch, Nobel Bronze, 59379 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FF44YP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_STGUDb1QQGQX2

You would need a smart ceiling fan that is always powered. Here's one, but I don't know anything about it. Hunter Indoor Wifi Ceiling Fan with LED Light and remote control - Romulus 54 inch, Nobel Bronze, 59479 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SK4F6GB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MaHTDb4HKA47S

If you wanted it to run off of a wall switch, you'd have to control it through automation, not direct wiring. It might be cheaper to run another wire or two.

I've got a GTX 1070, running 3 monitors and a Vive without any issues.

Have my lighthouses on lighting stands at the moment but thinking of getting a pair of these for the smaller footprint (hoping they can be mounted on the window sill) and higher angle:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfcraft-4042000-Ceiling-Maximum-Capacity/dp/B001BWT2PA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479740062&sr=8-1&keywords=ceiling+pole

I bought two of these because they are a bit more solid than the ones I saw at B&Q. The problem isn't that they will fall down because of the weight, but tiny vibrations which are exaggerated when the lighthouses are mounted on brackets.

I also bought these brackets, but they are a bit fiddly and there are simpler ones - there are some designed for mounting gopros onto bikes that look pretty good.