Description
Strong, Low-Level Airflow From an 18-Inch DC Fan
The Tornado DC 18" Floor Fan is a low, floor-standing 450 mm fan with an energy-saving DC motor and a sturdy metal body. Set on the floor on its tubular stand, it drives air across the room at plant level and tilts to aim it up into the canopy. Moving air keeps temperature and humidity even through the canopy, strengthens stems and stops the still, damp pockets where mould takes hold in a grow room, greenhouse or polytunnel.
Key Benefits
- Low-energy DC motor - draws less power than a standard AC fan of this size and runs quietly at low speed
- 18-blade, dual-ring design - spreads a wide, natural airflow rather than a narrow blast
- 6 speeds and 3 wind modes - from a gentle breeze for young plants to strong airflow in a full canopy
- Oscillating or fixed - sweep about 90 degrees or hold one direction
- Wireless remote and timer - one remote can run several Tornado fans together
- Tilting floor stand - aim the airflow low across the floor or up into the plants
How to Use
- Place it at the edge of the room and tilt the head so air moves through and under the canopy, not straight at one plant.
- Start on a low speed for seedlings and cuttings, then raise it as plants fill out; leaves should flutter gently, not whip.
- Use the timer or pair it with your extraction so air keeps moving through the light and dark periods.
- Keep the grille clean - dust on the blades cuts airflow.
Technical Specifications
- Fan size: 450 mm (18 in), 18-blade dual-ring
- Motor: DC, low energy
- Speeds: 6, with 3 wind modes
- Movement: oscillating (about 90 degrees) or fixed, tilting head
- Mount: tubular floor stand
- Construction: metal, multi-protection grille
- Control: wireless remote (can control several Tornado fans), timer
- Shipping weight: 8 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one remote run more than one fan?
Yes. The Tornado remote can be synchronised to operate several Tornado fans together, which is handy in a larger room.
Does it oscillate?
Yes, it sweeps through about 90 degrees, or you can lock it in a fixed position to aim at one area.
Why a DC fan rather than a standard AC fan?
A DC motor uses less power than an AC motor for the same job and stays quieter at low speeds, which suits a fan that runs most of the day.
