Choosing The Right Fan

Room size and use of the room (ie living room, bedroom etc)

There are no hard and fast rules about selecting the size or appearance of a Ceiling Fan however it’s very important to consider the size of the room when selecting a Ceiling Fan as this is the starting point for determining what overall fan size diameter is required. The larger the room is, the larger the overall Ceiling Fan diameter needs to be, to generate enough air movement resulting in a cooling breeze. Along with the overall diameter the blade pitch is also very important, the greater the blade pitch is on the Ceiling Fan the greater the volume of air that will be circulated. On all Martec Ceiling Fans as the overall diameter and blade pitch increases so does the size of the motor used, as there is a much greater resistance put on the motor. Many other Ceiling Fan suppliers do not follow this basic principal.

Large Rooms – Living, family or master bedrooms need a Ceiling Fan with an overall diameter of 1300mm or larger to generate enough air flow. A small fan in a larger room can make a space look unbalanced whereas a Ceiling Fan can look out of place in a small room and actually make the room appear to look smaller.

Small to Medium rooms – For kitchens, dining rooms or kids bedrooms and offices you should choose a fan of 1200mm or smaller.

Outdoor Areas – Ceiling Fans located in outdoor areas should be protected from the elements as much as possible, and are only recommended for semi-outdoor rooms or alfresco areas. Outdoor fans must not be exposed to water, or water sprays under any circumstances and should have at least 3 walls of protection from wind. In Particular for all coastal areas the Martec Precision 316 is the only ceiling fan series available where the entire exterior construction of the fan down to every last screw is made from the highest grade 316 stainless steel, it is not a blended material construction fan like other brands that claim to be full 316.

Ceiling Height

If you have high ceilings above the standard 2.4 metres, you may require an extension rod to lower the Ceiling Fan. All Martec Ceiling Fans come with an optional extension rod, our standard size is 900mm but they can easily be cut to suit your requirements by the installing electrician. All Martec extension rods also come with the required appropriate wiring lumes included, to make extending the wires from the fan motor to the connection point a simple plug in system, making the installation easier.

All Martec Ceiling Fans come with a Hang Sure Canopy fixing method to the ceiling which means that Ceiling Fans can be mounted on sloping or cathedral ceilings of up to 30 degrees, and of course on flat ceilings as well.

Recommended Installation Height

All Ceiling Fans should be at least 2.1 metres from the floor to the blades of the fan and at least 300mm from the ceiling. The greater the distance from the ceiling to the fan blades the greater the volume of air that will be circulated.

Motor Speed & Blade Pitch

Most Ceiling Fans operate at a top speed of 200 RPM's, motor speed, size and blade pitch are the determing factors in the amount of air flow that will be created by the Ceiling Fan. The Martec Ceiling Fan range has many models with the pitch varying from between 12 degrees to a huge 23 degrees for high performace applications and large volumes of air movement. All of the Motors that we incorporate in our fans, are suited to the overall fan diameter and blade pitch to provide maximum performance and years of hassle free operation. Our motors are one of the finest available all with lamination reduction technology for quiter operation, and all milled edges not pressed. All of our start run capacitors are doubled sealed and then temperature treated to ensure smooth speed transitions, and ensure whisper quiet operation.

Additional Lighting Source

If your fan will be replacing the main light in a room (which is the case with most remote control fans) you will need to purchase a Ceiling Fan that has an integrated lighting fitting. Alternatively most Martec Ceiling Fans are light adaptable so you can still retain your light source, if placing the Ceiling Fan in the centre of downlights or other lighting sources. If you are using downlights to light up your room and place a Ceiling Fan in the centre of these, it is very important that the fan blades are well clear of the downlight beams to avoid a strobing effect being created. Martec also have many models of Ceiling fans available with dedicated energy saving light sources including the technology available to dim them.

Remote Controls

Have the convenience of being able to control the light and action of your fan from a remote control. The Martec LCD Remote Kits, also have many handy features such as 1-9 hour timer, light dimmer, and light delay, as well as controlling the fan speeds and light on/off function. Most Martec Ceiling Fans can be installed with a remote control kit which means that when installing a Ceiling Fan where there is an existing light point there is no need to run an extra wire to control the fan, as the remote does everything for you. Remote controls are an optional extra, although some Ceiling Fans in our range have the Remote Controls included in the Ceiling Fan carton, depending on the model.