Dyson air multiplier

[malcolm]

Idea seems a bit wasted on a desk fan.

Might work as a component in a cooling system, but it looks like a conventional fan is still needed in the design; dyson has just come up with some fancy duct-work

Dyson Air Multiplierâ„¢ fan | Dyson.co.uk

 

[efusco]

Seemed pretty lame to me. Bet it costs a fortune, doesn't look to blow very hard, looks like it has a fairly large footprint, and probably uses significantly more energy for the same amount of "blow power". Looks cool tho!

 

[doug]

Gizmodo had a relatively informative review:
Dyson Air Multiplier Review: Making a $300 Fan Takes Cojones - Dyson air multiplier - Gizmodo

 

[dpeilow]

200 quid for a desk fan! Solution looking for a problem I think.


Shame he gave up on his washing machine, but then that was expensive too.

 

[vfx]

Shame he gave up on his washing machine, but then that was expensive too.

Even more, what about his Electric Car?

 

[Retellect]

Seemed pretty lame to me. Bet it costs a fortune, doesn't look to blow very hard, looks like it has a fairly large footprint, and probably uses significantly more energy for the same amount of "blow power". Looks cool tho!

Its not all that lame, it really does pack alot of blowing power for such a small device. Trust me although its fanless I was surprised when I saw how powerful it was. I was so impressed I wrote an article on how it works It does have a small "fan" inside, all it does is amplify the airflow. Its like putting a small nozzle on a hose, the water pressure will rise and it will spray further............same concept but using air instead. Go on, have a read: How does the Dyson Air Multiplier work?

 

[dpeilow]

Saw two of these in the shops a couple of days ago. They were noisy and about as powerful as a gnat fart. Disappointing.

 

[malcolm]

My guess is that if you place them too close to a wall there's insufficient clearance behind to allow the air to be drawn through.

 

[dpeilow]

This was on a shelf in the middle of the floor of a huge branch of John Lewis - there was nothing blocking it for 20 metres in any direction...

 

[malcolm]

Gnat's fart it is, then.

 

[vfx]

Saw one at Bed Bath and Beyond. Noise did not bother me but it was pretty much just an air disturber.