It isn't just nostalgia that keeps electric fans still around, even though most homes, offices, and shops have air conditioning: electric fans are easier to operate, have a lower power consumption, and can keep you cool without having to adjust their settings all the time to avoid freezing occupants of a room. Plus, because they are also products of cutting-edge technology – like the PlusMinusZero Terrace Fan XQS-K030 – they have a couple of extra tricks up their sleeve, which makes them even more practical than their predecessors from previous decades.
First of all, portability: the PlusMinusZero Terrace Fan XQS-K030 is rechargeable and cordless, so can be used both indoors or out. It's also IPX4 waterproof so won't stop working even if it gets hit by a light shower. Second of all, power: with a wind speed of about 18 km (11.2 mi) per hour and an air volume of about 19 m3/min (671 ft3/min), it keeps you and your space cool as well as larger fans (it's a compact 376 x 350 x 221 mm / 14.8 x 13.8 x 8.7"). And third of all, versatility: with an upward angle up to 155 degrees, it also works as a laundry dryer on a rainy day!
Specs and Features:
- Colors: white, gray
- For indoor or outdoor use
- Robust construction with metallic blades and guards
- Head can be turned completely vertical for laundry drying
- Easy to operate slide switch
- Up and down swing angle: up approx. 155 degrees, down approx. 10 degrees
- Wind speed: approx. 18 km (11.2 mi) per hour
- Air volume: approx. 19 m3/min (671 ft3/min)
- Waterproof: IPX4
- Dimensions: 376 x 350 x 221 mm (14.8 x 13.8 x 8.7")
- Weight: approx. 2.9 kg (6.4 lb)
- Materials: ABS resin, polypropylene resin, steel
- Power source: rechargeable 21.6 V, 2,450 mAh lithium-ion battery
- Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours
- Continuous operating time: between 4.5 hours and 57 hours
- Charging cable length: approx. 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
- Comes with dedicated AC adapter
- Instructions/manual: Japanese (but easy to use)