Settling in to winter

Winter conditions get a boost from Big Ass Fans as well. Because warm air is less dense than cool air, ceilings can be up to 30°F (16.7°C) warmer than the floor in tall spaces. That means folks working up top are stripping down to their skivvies while techs on the floor are freezing their ratchets off—and the heating system is working overtime every time the doors open. Big Ass Fans even things out by gently pushing hot air down without creating drafts. The steady mixing of air creates a uniform temperature throughout the space. Even though the thermostat setpoint remains the same, the heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain that temperature at ground level. From an energy standpoint, the result is similar to turning the thermostat down 3 to 5°F (2 to 3°C), which translates to a serious reduction in operating costs.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Airflow from Big Ass Fans improves the overall environmental quality within hangars, allowing for more consistent conditions and combating localized humidity and the resulting corrosion that affect aircraft fuselage. Combining overhead fans with our mobile floor fans significantly improves comfort for technicians working inside aircraft. In fact, studies* have shown that occupant comfort leads to increased productivity.

From paint and repairs to drying an aircraft, Big Ass Fans minimize turnaround time, speed up day-to-day processes and reduce maintenance downtime. Birds and insects avoid the airflow of Big Ass Fans, reducing droppings and other debris that fall on aircraft and the floor.

FBOS REJOICE

Often comprised of the same high ceilings and vast space as your hangar, clients waiting in your FBO can benefit from Big Ass Fans as well. Gentle, silent air movement ensures that patrons remain comfortable—without fluttering papers or distracting from conversation.

BAFWORKS

To make your life a little easier and your facility run a little smoother, BAFWorks® offers a user-friendly interface that enables you to network and control your fans, lights and ventilation equipment from a single location. * Seppänen O, Fisk WJ, Faulkner D. 2003. Cost benefits analysis of the night-time ventilative cooling. In: Proceedings of the Healthy Buildings 2003 Conference, Singapore 2003.