What is the difference between an Elicent and a Fantech Fan and why are centrifugal fans more expensive than Dayton or Suncourt fans even though they have less CFMs?
Elicent fans and Fantech fans are both considered inline centrifugal fans. The primary difference between centrifugal fans and other fans like squirrel-cage blowers (e.g. Dayton), axial fans, or Suncourt fans is the CFM power. Even though some blowers may have a higher CFM rating than some of the centrifugal fans, the static pressure that the centrifugal fans create adds the extra power that these other fans dont have. This static pressure is essential not only for venting lights but also for venting rooms. Once most other fans meet any type of resistance, like a reflector or a bend in the ducting, they will lose a significant amount of power. This loss in power will not occur with a centrifugal fan. Centrifugal fans are much more quite and energy efficient than other fans.
