2007-03-09 14:54:06 · 9 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Most of the aerodynamics of any propeller fan takes place toward the ends of the blades. So you can attach a spatula to a ceiling fan without compromising the aerodynamics very much by attaching it close to the hub and at 90 degrees to the blade. This will put it at a spot of minimum velocity and with minimum profile to the air stream.
You will, however , also effect the balance and the fan will wobble. There can be only one simple solution; attach an identical spatula to the opposite blade in the same manner. Personally I prefer attaching garlic presses. Picks the room up a little.
2007-03-09 15:11:12 · answer #1 · answered by Bomba 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glue or otherwise attach the spatula to the hub of the fan at a plane perpendicular to the blades. If this seems unstable use wire or string to center/support it to the blades equally. In this way it will minimise balance and aerodynamic woes.
P.S. Make sure it is on center.
2007-03-10 06:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dave R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to remove an amount of the fan blade equal to the weight of the spatula,as there is no other way to maintain balance.
2007-03-09 23:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you see, they came up with this new thing called tape. you can use the new fangled contraption to stick the spatula onto the ceiling fan, then start the ceiling fan. dear lord you are a fool.
2007-03-09 22:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by balloon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gorilla Glue, and the spatula has to be inverted.
2007-03-09 22:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by nostromobb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you do that, the balance of the fan will be out of whack, and the whole thing might wobble.
2007-03-09 23:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much time on your hands...
2007-03-09 22:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Marsha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Duct tape and do not turn it on!!
2007-03-09 22:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by LN has3 zjc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you do that??? let's try and solve world hunger first? ok?
2007-03-09 22:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by Richard J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋