I have this:

https://www.ryobitools.com/pro.../details/33287163298

I've quite literally used it, on battery, as a white-noise machine. I've also used it to dry water behind the fridge, a spill in the basement, and in a pinch when the basement was hot and I wanted to watch a movie.

There are two settings: Low/High

The option to use batteries (You can get the 4-cell batteries for incredibly cheap if you watch Slickdeals, etc) as well as the extension cord plug in option.

The cage is very sturdy and I even recently dropped it into a pot to dry some concrete.

I have this one that works great for what I do:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RI...AvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

We do several track day events per year and always have this on the table in the pits to keep us cool.

I have to put in my vote for the Ridgid job site fan. Because I am a big fan (pun) of the Ridgid line of power tools. The tools are great but the big deal is that the batteries carry a lifetime warranty with free replacement.

But I would recommend that you get witch ever brand of job site fan that matches you current line of power tools. All the major brands have a job site fan available.

These job site fans are really popular at IDPA and USPSA shooting matches.

Ridgid tools, so Ridgid fan here too, but buy whatever brand you already have batteries.

Have searched for 30 minutes for a small to med fan that can use wall plug or a battery.

These battery makers must have a HUGE strangle hold on the electronics market.

I for one will not bow to their oppression.

There's a dozen sewer ladies that have them on their tables.
6" or 8" dia.

Let me ask them what they use.

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Originally posted by Veeper:
I have this:

https://www.ryobitools.com/pro.../details/33287163298

I've quite literally used it, on battery, as a white-noise machine. I've also used it to dry water behind the fridge, a spill in the basement, and in a pinch when the basement was hot and I wanted to watch a movie.

There are two settings: Low/High

The option to use batteries (You can get the 4-cell batteries for incredibly cheap if you watch Slickdeals, etc) as well as the extension cord plug in option.

The cage is very sturdy and I even recently dropped it into a pot to dry some concrete.

I have that one and it moves some air and has that loud fan sound to sleep with. I have to have the fan sound to sleep at night.

That's the one we have.

Batteries all charged up in case power goes out next couple days.

There's a dozen sewer ladies that have them on their tables.
6" or 8" dia.

Let me ask them what they use.

They are all using inexpensive Chinese fans plug in to a USB port.

So I got nuthin

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Originally posted by straightshooter01:
I have to put in my vote for the Ridgid job site fan. Because I am a big fan (pun) of the Ridgid line of power tools. The tools are great but the big deal is that the batteries carry a lifetime warranty with free replacement.

But I would recommend that you get witch ever brand of job site fan that matches you current line of power tools. All the major brands have a job site fan available.

These job site fans are really popular at IDPA and USPSA shooting matches.

Forgot to mention that the Ridgid job site fan (and I would assume the ryobi/dewalt/makita/etc) are variable speed. Not just one or two speeds. So you can customize the amount of air flow and the amount of noise they make.

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Originally posted by bendable:
Have searched for 30 minutes for a small to med fan that can use wall plug or a battery.

These battery makers must have a HUGE strangle hold on the electronics market.

I for one will not bow to their oppression.

I have the RIDGID, my son has the RYOBI, and one of my sons-in-law has the Milwaukee. All made by the same conglomerate TTI. They all are considered HYBRID meaning that they can run on a battery or plug in an extension cord.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RY...11B-PBP003/320687117

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RI...-AC8400802/320699124

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mi...ly-0886-20/205846390

Thanks big guy for those links.
I might get one of those for Bonnie to take
To her week long sewing retreats.

The only concern might be noise levels.
As their sewing tables are in close proximity.

They already have a dozen sewing machines running.

I guess I won't know about their volume until I get one home.

How about a ups to supply your fan?

Most fans only use 60-100w.

Also consider one of many sleep noise apps available for your phone. I use one of those when visiting others or in some hotels. Of course then you have to have a plan for recharging phone next day but if traveling or going somewhere with power that’s solved. Or a generator or one of those battery pack chargers we all have now.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
Thanks for the replies. So, these DeWalt/Ryobi jobsite fans seem the way to go. The batteries they take- they're designed to fit an assortment of gadgets, yes? And if I charge two of these batteries and store them unused for say, nine months or a year, how much of a charge might these batteries be holding after that time?

the batteries will discharge to a degree ... I was going to suggest the same thing... I have more than one Milwaukee fan like this.. but the only real advantage to these is if you have other cordless tools that take the same battery.... if you are just looking for an emergency fan I'd be more tempted to just go with a 20" box fan or such and a simple inverter and snatch a 12 volt battery out of a vehicle or better yet have one of the good booster batteries for jumping off a car always charged.

18volt Milwaukee tools are my other addiction besides Sigs... I carry over 30 with me in my work vehicle.

https://www.amazon.com/O2COOL-...uODgifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-9

I travel with this fan to use in hotels for white noise/circulation. ac or battery power, I take batteries when outside the US

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Originally posted by Skins2881:
I just saw one of these yesterday for the first time. Maybe not exactly what you are looking for, but pretty darn cool.

That is very cool. Given that the battery alone goes for $150 when not on sale, that's not a bad price either. Especially if you use other M18 tools.

Years ago when I lost power for a week during the summer because of hurricane I had to look for a battery powered fan as I too sleep with the fan and AC. I found this portable camping fan that is battery operated. Works great. I have used it throughout the last 10 years when power has gone out. Cost about $20 at Walmart. I hope this helps. God Bless

Battery Operated Camping Fan at Walmart