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PhilG.
07-02-2006, 09:46 AM
We have cordless everything...

Drill/drivers
Impact/drivers/wrenches
Saws - circular, reciprocating, jig, band, miter, rotary spiral
Rotary hammers and hammer/drills
Vacuums
Compressors
Lighting
Even a cordless Welder.

Why hasn't anyone developed a Jobsite-Rated cordless ventilation fan? I'm mot talking about some "D" battery powered camping fan, but an honest tool quality fan or blower that can use the cordless power tool battery.
I can see many uses for one of these. Such as working in the 125 degree attic, or in an unpowered building, etc.

I recently had to re-punch a 200 pair telephone cable in an unpowered and dark, humid building in the middle of summer. The demarcation point was upstairs and downstairs a leaking (BTW - leaking for months) water heater soaked the carpet. It was about 102 degrees outside, and 100% humidity inside. Definitely needed ventilation and frequent breaks there.
A tool like this would have been instrumental to help increase productivity.
Kilroy377
07-08-2006, 12:56 PM
Phil, Its a good idea. There are many good uses for it. I'd like to see Ridgid expand the cordless area quite a bit more.
Lorax
07-08-2006, 06:30 PM
Here ya go!

http://www.imhimports.com/fanhat/fanhatvisor.jpg

:p :D :p
oldslowchevy
07-08-2006, 06:37 PM
oooooooooooookkkkkkkkkk then
Pipestone Kid
07-09-2006, 07:55 AM
Lorax: Do they come in different colors?? :D :D
PhilG.
07-09-2006, 07:53 PM
Here ya go!

http://www.imhimports.com/fanhat/fanhatvisor.jpg

:p :D :p

I guess I have to imagine just where to shove the battery :confused:
RedBaron
08-02-2006, 09:36 PM
Actually ryobi recently released their new 18v cordless fan. Not jobsite rated I'm sure even though many contractors use Ryobi when they shouldn't. Pretty cool item however i dont think it will be powerful enough for your needs. However at $30 a pop could get a few and surround yourself.
:)
michael stephen
09-15-2006, 07:18 AM
cool cap..
PLUMBER RICK
09-15-2006, 10:40 AM
Actually ryobi recently released their new 18v cordless fan. Not jobsite rated I'm sure even though many contractors use Ryobi when they shouldn't. Pretty cool item however i dont think it will be powerful enough for your needs. However at $30 a pop could get a few and surround yourself.
:)

assuming you have the battery and charger. it runs up to 5 hours and looks good:D

rick.
Newman
09-18-2006, 10:52 PM
You could alway get a 12 volt portable fan like the type one would use in an R V or truck, and just rig it up to a 12 volt gel cell battery...