Brand: Fanimation
Model: The Belleria
This is a 44" Fanimation Belleria ceiling fan in the Tortoise Shell finish, shown with a set of 18" Narrow Antique Woven Bamboo blades. This is a damp/wet location rated ceiling fan that can be installed in outdoor locations and features a 188 x 25mm direct-drive motor, 20-degree blade pitch, and your standard 3-speed motor with reverse switch. Per the UL sticker on the motor, this fan appears to have been manufactured around 2007.
In terms of tropical flair, Fanimation peaked in the mid-2000's, offering several designs that captured island decor at various price points. While much attention was directed to their Islander model, the Belleria debuted as a durable wet-rated option that took their tropical product line to the most direct outdoor applications. This fan features several design aspects that made this a durable option for outdoor installations, including the plastic housing, elbowed pull chain switch, use of a rubber grommet on the lower canopy, and weather resistant finishes. This fan features a steep 20-degree blade pitch which was intended to complement the wide palm-styled blades that were frequently paired with it. Like many other Fanimation fans from this time, the motor and blades were sold separately which allowed consumers to mix and match finish options. This particular fan was a former showroom display model which saw very little use and was never exposed to the outdoors which makes it hard to say how well these fans actually stood up to the elements.
Overall the fan performs well, it's well made and operates nearly silent aside from the sound the blades produce at higher speeds. The airflow is ok, despite the wide surface area of the blades, the output is about average. I suppose using different blades sets would yield different results. Unfortunately the original pull chain fob and one of the canopy screws are missing, but beside that, perhaps my favorite aspect of this model is the unique Tortoise Shell finish which has more detail the closer you look at it.
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12 сен 2024
