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I'm after something similar in function to the Bowens Jet Stream Wind Machine for studio usage, but not a chance I'm going to blow £700 on what is essentially a fan...

I know I could use an everyday fan, but I was quite hoping to get something that's a little more 'focussed' rather than one that blows wind in every direction. Preferably with different speeds etc.

Anyone had the same problem, any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
Rob_Ashton said:
I'm after something similar in function to the Bowens Jet Stream Wind Machine for studio usage, but not a chance I'm going to blow £700 on what is essentially a fan...

I know I could use an everyday fan, but I was quite hoping to get something that's a little more 'focussed' rather than one that blows wind in every direction. Preferably with different speeds etc.

Anyone had the same problem, any suggestions?

Thanks.
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:schtum: at my initial thoughts on what I could offer in the Wind machine department
 
Rob_Ashton said:
lol, I thought a few peoples ideas may venture down that road :naughty:
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The garden blower does sound a good idea, Im sure you could rig something up to keep it in position.
 
Wheels said:
The garden blower does sound a good idea, Im sure you could rig something up to keep it in position.
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It does make sense... I'm just not sold on the noise though that's my only worry - I'll have to have a play with one.

Mike Jackson said:
How about http://www.northerntooluk.com/fans-and-heaters/cooling-fans/24in-drum-fan_240011E.html
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That does look like it could shift some air... not very focused, but I bet it could dam near blow the studio away :lol:
 
Rob_Ashton said:
It does make sense... I'm just not sold on the noise though that's my only worry - I'll have to have a play with one.



That does look like it could shift some air... not very focused, but I bet it could dam near blow the studio away :lol:
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Normal wind machines make a racket as well.
 
Rob_Ashton said:
Ah ok thanks Julian, never actually tried one before :)
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Saying that the last time I was near a wind machine was around 1995 so things may have changed since then:shrug:
 
Quite liking the look of the fan Mike suggested - looks handy for blowing nice floaty dresses to :)

Always open to other suggestions though - I shall raid B&Q's garden department tomorrow lol.
 
Just thought I would let you guys know I just purchased one of these from Calumet:

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Once it arrives I'll let you all know how I get on with it :)
 
Rob_Ashton said:
I'm after something similar in function to the Bowens Jet Stream Wind Machine for studio usage, but not a chance I'm going to blow £700 on what is essentially a fan...

I know I could use an everyday fan, but I was quite hoping to get something that's a little more 'focussed' rather than one that blows wind in every direction. Preferably with different speeds etc.

Anyone had the same problem, any suggestions?

Thanks.
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What about ducting a regular fan (or two) to give you a bit more focus?
 
Alastair said:
What about ducting a regular fan (or two) to give you a bit more focus?
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I'm thinking of getting a second fan a little down the line to compliment the one I just ordered - It will be similar in style to the kind you suggest :)
 
SAuchterlonie said:
Rob did you have any lock with this fan?

Cheers

Simon
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Great fan, bit on the noisy side but I guess that's expected for something moving so much air :) Does a good job though, great value for money. Had to sell mine though when I moved house :(
 
Strange, I have never looked at someones photos when they have used a wind machine and thought,

"nice shot that.......but i bet the wind machine made a racket!"
 
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