How to choose a ceiling fan light according to the size of the room?
With summer approaching, many families will consider installing a ceiling fan light in the ceiling, which not only beautifies the home environment, but also promotes indoor and outdoor air circulation, how do we choose when buying a ceiling fan? Is the bigger the better?
The larger the size of the ceiling fan, the wider the range of air blowing, but the heavier the motor load, the slower the speed will be and the wind will therefore drop; conversely, the smaller the size of the fan blade, the smaller the range of air blowing, but the lighter the motor load, the faster the speed will be and the wind will naturally be stronger. Only a ceiling fan of the right size for the room will be able to play the most optimal role.
When choosing the right ceiling fan we must first consider its function: wind power, lighting.
It's not just the number of stops on a ceiling fan that determines the amount of wind power, but also the size and down rod.
lChoice of size
The size of a ceiling fan is calculated from the spin diameter, which is the diameter at which the blades turn, one inch equals 2.54 cm.
① A room of under 10 square meters is suitable for a ceiling fan of 30 inches;
(Ceiling fan 76/2.54≈30 inches)
② A room of 12-15 square meters is suitable for a ceiling fan of 42 inches;
(CF42-3CS(W)Ceiling fan 105/2.54≈42 inches)
③ A room of 15-18 square meters is suitable for a ceiling fan of 52 inches.
（CF52-3CSCeiling fan 132/2.54≈52 inches）
The 30 inches is generally suitable for smaller rooms, while 42 and 48 inches are suitable for normal sized spaces and ceiling fans like 52 and 56 inches are suitable for larger spaces.
In addition to the dimensions of the space as a basic reference, it is also necessary to consider whether there are objects such as furniture, appliances and decorations that affect the air circulation in the space. The size of the ceiling fan light cannot be chosen solely on the basis of the decorative floor plan.
lChoice of down rod
The different lengths of the ceiling bars affect the installation and are also directly related to safety issues. According to international standards, ceiling fan lights require a minimum blade height of 2.3 metres from the ground when installed.
① The installation height is between 2.5m and 2.7m, you can choose short down rod or ceiling type;
（CF42-3CS(W) short down rod）
② The installation height is between 2.7 and 3.3m, suitable for 10-24cm down rod;
③ For height above 3.3m, down rod = ceiling height -2.8m.
lChoice of number of lights
Ceiling fan lighting is also a factor in considering whether a ceiling fan is suitable.
① The decorative plate of a single lamp is generally sealed or the opening is upwards, the light has to pass through the glass and then shine down, easily leading to a less bright room. However, if the wattage and the decorative plate and uniformity of the glass cover are sufficient, a single lamp can also meet the required brightness of the main light.
（CF42-3CS(W)decorative plate）
Just like the CF42-3CS(W), this single light ceiling fan has a 27E lamp base that can be connected to a 40W LED bulb and uses a light-transmitting and strong decorative plate, so that just a single light is enough to light up the whole room.
② For a 10 square foot bedroom, with ceiling fan lights as the main lighting, we usually choose three lights to satisfy the need for brightness.
③ For a 20 square foot living room, if the ceiling fan light is used as the main lighting and there is no other lighting, it is recommended to choose five or more lights. Five lights for the main lighting will give the living room a more generous look and generally the number of lights can be controlled with five lights, without excessive power wastage.
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