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What is a portable fan? A portable fan is simply a fan made to be moved from location to location. Portable fans can be moved by hand. Larger portable fans can be more powerful and have wheels built in to their base so that they can be moved from position to position more easily.
Choosing a portable fan is easy, but with many so many different types of portable fans around it is useful to find out more about fans in general and more about the different portable fans available in the market.
Portable fans are normally powered by electricity and electric fans ensure a constant stream of cool air at any time of the day or night. These portable fans can be switched on and off at the flick of a switch. Many electric fans have a facility that allows you to vary the speed of your portable fan allowing you to vary the speed of the fan to suit the temperature.
Many smaller portable electric fans can be powered by batteries. Battery powered fans are lightweight and convenient. Often they are small enough to fit in a handbag, pocket or back pack making them a versatile type of portable fan. However, batteries for your portable fan can be expensive.;
If you are looking for more power or you wish to use a portable fan for a long period of time indoors then a mains powered electric fan is better. A mains powered electric fan will give you constant service over hours and days and your portable fan will be particularly valuable when you need a portable fan to keep you cool over the hot summer periods during the day and into the evening.
Portable fans are available with wide range of features and portable fans are available to suit a wide variety of needs. Oscillating fans are particularly popular. This is a type of portable fan oscillates from side to side while it is in operation, diffusing the airflow which in turn contributes to a cooler enviroment.
One important decision you need to make when choosing a portable fan is whether you require a desk fan or a pedestal fan.
A desk fan is very versatile and very popular type of portable fan because it can be used in many different situations. Desk fans are great for use at home or in the office. Portable fans like this can be placed on tables, counter tops, and on any flat surface, not just desks! A pedestal fan, while still a portable fan, is cumbersome to move because it is effectively a pole mounted fan unit on a secure base. Pedestal fans can extend up to 1 meter and can be more effective at circulating cool air in a room because of their added height.