From The Workbench: Ceiling Fan History, Trivia, and Technical Information

DAN SPIFFY NEUMAN
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A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilin... If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com Workshop,Variable,Roebuck And Company (Organization),Speeds,Imported,Dangerous,Import,Bras

  1. 01/31/2025 · BONUS

    Warm Glow/Warm Dim LED Light Bulbs from Philips, Bulbrite & TCP! 2025 Lineup

    Philips: PAR30S 2200-3000K 75w PAR20 2200-2700K 50w Edison 2200-2700K 75w BA11 (pointy candle) E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 25w-75w B11 (candle) E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 40-60w G16 (small globe) E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 40-60w BR30 2200-2700K 65-100w R20 2200-2700K 45w BR40 2200-2700K 65w A21 2200-2700K 150w A15 E12 & E26, frosted and clear 2200-2700K 40-60w A19 frosted & clear 2200-2700K 40-100w G25 frosted & clear 2200-2700K 40-60w Bulbrite ALL FROSTED 1800-3000k 40-60w A19, B11, CA11, G16, G25, G40, Edison TCP Allusion recessed LED trims 2000-3000k Goodlife A15, 2700K-1800K 25w 300 85.7 E26 A19, 2700K-1800K 3200K-1800K 60w E26 R20 2700K-1800K 50w E26 BR30, 2700K-1800K 3200K-1800K 65w E26 B11, 3200K-1800k 2700K-1800K 40-60w E12 F11, 3200K-1800K 60w E12 G25, 2700K-1800K 3200K-1800K 25-40 E26 G40, 3200K-1800K 60w E26 Edison 2700K-1800K 3200K-1800K 60w E26 Allusion PAR38 NARROW FLOOD 90W 3000K TO 2000K 25 degree PAR38 FLOOD 90W 3000K TO 2000K 40 degree PAR30 NARROW FLOOD 90w 3000K TO 2000K 25 degree PAR30 FLOOD 90w 3000K TO 2000K 40 degree PAR20 NARROW FLOOD 50w 3000K TO 2000K 25 degree PAR20 FLOOD 50w À0K TO 2000K 40 degree MR16 NARROW FLOOD 50w 3000K TO 1800K 20 degree BR30 (plastic) 65w 3000K TO 2000K 110 degree A19 60w 2700K TO 2000K Starlight series 3000K TO 2000K 110 degree PHILIPS 45-Watt Equivalent R20 Ultra-Definition Dimmable E26 LED Light Bulb Soft White with Warm Glow 2700K (4-Pack) Philips LED BR40 Ultra Definition Frosted Dimmable LED Light Bulbs - Flicker-Free 65w Light Bulbs with EyeComfort Technology - Soft White 2700K Lightbulb - 800 Lumen - E26 Base - 4 Pack PHILIPS LED Frosted Dimmable, Warm Glow Effect PAR20 Light Bulb - Pack of 2 - EyeComfort Flicker Free - 5.5W = 50W - 500 Lumen - Bright White (3000K) - E26 Base - Indoor - Title 20 PHILIPS LED Frosted Dimmable, Warm Glow Effect PAR30S Light Bulb - EyeComfort Flicker Free - 8.5W = 75W - 850 Lumen - Bright White (3000K) - E26 Base - Indoor - Title 20 975 Lumens - 12.5 Watt - LED PAR38 - Smooth Dims from Halogen to Candlelight Colors 90 Watt Equal - 40 Deg. Flood - 120 Volt - TCP L15P38DFLA Philips LED Frosted Indoor BR30 Dimmable Warm Glow Effect, 650 Lumen, 2700-2200K, Soft White, 7.2W=65W, E26 Base, 6-Pack 500 Lumens - 5 Watt - 3200 to 1800 Kelvin - LED Chandelier Bulb - 3.9 in. x 1.4 in. 60 Watt Equal - Smooth Dims from Incandescent to Candle Light - Frosted - Candelabra Base - 120 Volt - TCP FB11D60FRGL1 LED BR30 - Smooth Dims from Incandescent to Candle Light Colors 8 Watt - 650 Lumens - 65 Watt Equal - TCP FBR30D65GL1 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content:  http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers,   I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans!  Like my Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/ If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com Ceiling Fan (Invention),Showroom,display,ceiling,fans,lights,hvls,big,ass,hunter,turn,of,the,century,vintage,collectible,collection,lighting,kits,downrods,speed,controls,Ceiling Fan (Product Category),Mechanical Fan (Product Line),Light,Shopping,Led,Store,blades,glass,brackets,madison,isthmus,crescent,electric,air,aire,levon,loft,concept,hugger,remotes,wall,enigma,palisades,palmetto,old,havana,louvre,bourbon,street,islander,americana,brewmaster On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    29 min

  2. 10/11/2024

    HRS

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 William Weaver, GE Apparatus Total Energy Systems "paddle fans" Union Ngok Kee Heat Recovery Systems Evergo fire sensors Ceiling Fans Inc Indiana Fieldhouse Carroway Robert D. Orr Indiana Energy Excellence Award KLEEN-AIR CO., INC AGRI-TECH, INC Airwin palm blade fans. No model numbers listed for fans Air Lab Werks oxidizers Jon D. Weaver Banvil Envirofan Air Row Carmel Indiana Company. Weaver Air Products I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/ If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com     On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com Ceiling Fan (Invention),Showroom,display,ceiling,fans,lights,hvls,big,ass,hunter,turn,of,the,century,vintage,collectible,collection,lighting,kits,downrods,speed,controls,Ceiling Fan (Product Category),Mechanical Fan (Product Line),Light,Shopping,Led,Store,blades,glass,brackets,madison,isthmus,crescent,electric,air,aire,levon,loft,concept,hugger,remotes,wall,enigma,palisades,palmetto,old,havana,louvre,bourbon,street,islander,americana,brewmaster For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    28 min

  3. 07/16/2024

    Beverly Hills Fan Co/Design House/LA Fan Co/Modern Fan Co

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 1870:  Butter Hardware founded by Gustav Butter in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 1924: Becomes The Butter Company, INC a supplier of hardware products 1978:  Ron Rezek Lighting founded 1982:  First use of Design House as a company name 1983:  Beverly Hills Trading Co incorporated in Beverly Hills California by Shelley Greenberg, a former Casa sales rep, and his father Hoyne Greenberg, owner of Hoyne Industries, a mirror and tile manufacturer.  Beverly Hills fans show up in ads as standard GEV 1983:  Design House ceiling fans show up in ads.  Imported spinners, 6 blade Manhattan with Original style canopy 1984:  Design House adds GEV close mount, hugger.  DHI Corp incorporated in Delaware 1984:  Beverly Hills fans in ads are now a builder or hugger in choice of colors 1986:  Design House signature fans show up.  Close mount, Trade Winds, spinner is Carousel. 1986:  Beverly Hills also offers wood/stencil/cane/brass fans that appear identical to Design House fans 1987:  Deco, halogen spotlight kit patented to Shelley Greenberg, assigned to Beverly Hills Trading 1987:  Design House Carousel is now a hugger 1988:  Beverly Hills contracted with Ron Rezek.  Stratos patented by Ron, assigned to Beverly Hills Trading 1988:  Southwestern Collection shows up in ads.  Beverly Hills  cant keep up with orders or debts 1989:  The Butter Company officially renames as Design House.  Moves to Menominee Falls, WI.  New Design House models-- builder vent Carousel, wood housing, etc 1989:  Beverly Hills Fan Co incorporated in Delaware (Trading Co is in Cali) 1989:  Stratos appears in ads, usually next to Homestead WIND.  Ron giving seminars on design featuring the Stratos 1990:  Ron patents Le Cirque, assigned to Beverly Hills Trading Co 1990:  Design House trademarks LA Fan Co, Stratos.  Design House incorporated in Delaware.  Design House moves to Germantown, WI.  Last year of traditional Manhattan 1991:  Ariel patented by Ron Rezek, assigned to Beverly Hills Trading Co.  Beverly Hills shows up in Home Depot ads, Sears Catalog.  Beverly Hills Fan Co incorporates in California, goes public.  Stock does very well 1991:  Design House trademarks Manhattan, Carousel, Close-Up, Aurora, Le Cirque.  Manhattan is a spinner motor 6 blade fan. 1991:  LA FAN CO shows up in ads 1992:  Beverly Hills Trading Co patents assigned to Beverly Hills Fan Co.  Ron patents wood housing fan, assigned to Beverly Hills Fan Co.  Beverly Hills markets fans in Spain.  Beverly Hills Fan Co stock mysteriously tanks, analysts accuse them of misleading investors.  Beverly Hills introduces a line of lighting that is supposed to save the company. 1992:  5 blade Manhattan Signature is introduced (rubber flywheel, looks like a Sonica) 1993:  Le Dome Patented by Ron Rezek, assigned to Beverly Hills Fan Co.  Last year in Sears catalog 1994:  Beverly Hills & Design House sold side by side.  Beverly Hills Fan Co stock still doing poorly. 1996:  Last year for LA FAN CO in ads 1996:  Beverly Hills Fan Co in foreclosure.  Design House buys Beverly Hills Fan Co 1997:  Design House trademarks Arts & Crafts Collection, Trout, Arcade, Satellite, Mecca, Solerno, FanFare.  Design House fans now look generic/Encon (cont) I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/ If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com     On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    21 min

  4. 02/05/2024 · BONUS

    From The Workbench: Emerson, a 4 Part Series UPDATE

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 For previews, discussions, and exclusive content:  http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy  .  Casablanca Heat Fan Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson-Chromalox Heat Fan Emerson Heat-Fan™ Casablanca Classic LeFan Casablanca Designer Casablanca Classic Premium Casablanca Universal Series  Emerson Universal Heat Fan becomes the Heat Fan III KB55    I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers,   I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans!   Like my Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/   If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com    American,Made,Collectibles,dangerous,the,Japan,brass,Workshop,tacos,Electric,Kong,collect,fan,Cane,wind,Speeds,Import,vintageceilingfans,Taiwan,Low,gone,Hong,Emerson,Blades,speed,variable,collection,dangeroustacos,Control,with,casablanca,brown,Antique,canopy,ceiling,fans,collectible,Japanese,Us,bell,Imported,quest,Ceiling Fan Invention,vintage,Ceiling Fan (Product Category)      On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com    For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more:  https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    1 min

  5. 02/04/2024

    Fanimation/The Fan Museum

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Tom FramptonBurton BurtonPunkah fanCasablanca FANIMATION DESIGN & MFG., INCSpecialty Fan DivisionDown & Out In Beverly HillsPalisade.Islander is introducedFANIMATION DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING Rachel FramptonDan's Fan City Fanimation INCLebanon INIslander, Palisade, Punkah, Belt & Pulley, Palmetto, Pedestal, Americana. Russ Klingle The Louvre, the Brewmaster, the Sports Fan SeriesEnigma HemingwayDamp Location, Tropicana, Old HavanaZionsville INThe Enigma, The Echelon"The Phoenix" custom "Design Expo" fan Brewmaster Air Shadow The Treventi The Bon Aire The Sandella "One Complete Revolution"Lauren BrooksHubbardton ForgeFanim IndustriesNathan FramptonExtraordinaire™, the Kubix™, the Zonix™, the Involution™, the Celano™ the Huxley™.Wind DecoCumulos™ Torto™Levon™ Inlet™ Multimax, Mariano, Ventana, Quattro, Benito, Akira, Windpointe, Cancun, Air DecorDC motorsEdgewood, Keistone, Landan, Louvre, MareaExtraordinaire, Avaston, Breckenfield, Camhaven, Camview, Crestford, Jennix, Portbrook, Stonehill, Wylde, Urban Jet, Odyn, Beckwith, Embrace, Pearson, Kaya Stafford, Big Island, Kellan FanSyncSpitfire, Mini Breeze, Xeno, AscensionMyFanimation For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . As of 2019 I no longer work for Fanimation and all questions re: the company, their products, or the museum should be directed to them. I most likely will not reply to those questions re: video comments. I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/ If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com     On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com Ceiling Fan (Invention),Showroom,display,ceiling,fans,lights,hvls,big,ass,hunter,turn,of,the,century,vintage,collectible,collection,lighting,kits,downrods,speed,controls,Ceiling Fan (Product Category),Mechanical Fan (Product Line),Light,Shopping,Led,Store,blades,glass,brackets,madison,isthmus,crescent,electric,air,aire,levon,loft,concept,hugger,remotes,wall,enigma,palisades,palmetto,old,havana,louvre,bourbon,street,islander,americana,brewmaster For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    40 min

  6. 06/21/2023 · BONUS

    My Kid's Obsession

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/ If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com American,Made,Collectibles,dangerous,the,Japan,brass,Workshop,tacos,Electric,Kong,collect,fan,Cane,wind,Speeds,Import,vintageceilingfans,Taiwan,Low,gone,Hong,Emerson,Blades,speed,variable,collection,dangeroustacos,Control,with,casablanca,brown,Antique,canopy,ceiling,fans,collectible,Japanese,Us,bell,Imported,quest,Ceiling Fan Invention,vintage,Ceiling Fan (Product Category)     On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    5 min

  7. 06/15/2023

    Mega Fans

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Mega Landscaping Products Bob & Jerry Green, Timothy Morrison Mega Fence, Mega Wood Products incorporated The Mega Group, Mega Fans, Mega Tile, Mega Power Mega World Trading, Mega World Group PAN-MEGASOURCE For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilingfans/ If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com Ceiling Fan (Invention),Menards (Organization),Showroom,display,ceiling,fans,lights,hvls,big,ass,hunter,turn,of,the,century,westinghouse,vintage,collectible,collection,lighting,kits,downrods,speed,controls,Ceiling Fan (Product Category),Mechanical Fan (Product Line),Menards (Business Operation),Light,Shopping,Led,Store,blades,glass,brackets On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including T-shirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    6 min

  8. 06/11/2023

    The House On The Rock (Timeline)

    A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000 Alex Jordan Alex Jordan Sr Highway 23 Aviary, Duck Pond and Prairie Dog Village Gate House Treetop ramps Moon Gate, Wildlife Pond. "the largest fireplace in the world!" Mill House Streets of Yesterday Music of Yesterday starts construction "Know Your Madisonian" Great Ivory Tusk of Ranchipur Franz Joseph Carousel Organ Room Doll Carousel Room, "Cannon Building" Ripley's Believe It Or Not Badger Concessions awarded contract Objet Vertu Inc Doll House room Infinity Room Bavarian Beer Garden Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Circus Building Heritage of the Sea Art Donaldson Alex Jordan III Dorothy Gasse Rozino's Slice Of The Rock Christmas at the House on the Rock. Blue Danube "Flowerama". Garden Cafe "Garden Days" Tribute to Nostalgia "Transportation Building" Wildlife Cafe House on the Rock Inn The Springs Resort Spirit of Aviation Inspiration Point Alex Jordan Center Welcome Center, Japanese Garden, Moongate Walkway, Mill House Alex Jordan Historic Center Asian Gardens Neil Gaiman American Gods Dark Side of the Rock opens (Halloween tour) 400 Springs Restaurant Group Karen Donaldson For previews, discussions, and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/dspiffy . One of a series of videos from House on the Rock in Spring Green WI. If you havent been, there's no way to describe this place. Just go, and dont be in a hurry. And I hope you're not scared of the dark.     On the web: http://www.dspiffy.com For Dan Spiffy Neuman Fan & Music Merch including Tshirts, coffee mugs, and more: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/dspiffy/

    37 min
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A series of lectures and rants on the history of ceiling fans and various ceiling fan companies, primarily those from the renaissance of 1970-2000. I buy, sell, and trade vintage ceiling fans. I also do commercial fan/lighting related projects, am connected with several major fan manufacturers, I am happy to talk to anyone ages 2-200 interested in ceiling fans! Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spiffyceilin... If you enjoy my videos, I welcome PayPal donations dspiffy@gmail.com Workshop,Variable,Roebuck And Company (Organization),Speeds,Imported,Dangerous,Import,Bras

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