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Embracing Energy Efficiency: The Mandatory BEE Star Labelling for Ceiling Fans and Superfan’s Pioneering Role

Embracing Energy Efficiency: The Mandatory BEE Star Labelling for Ceiling Fans and Superfan’s Pioneering Role

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The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, India, implemented the mandatory BEE star labelling for ceiling fans on January 1, 2023. This initiative aims to promote energy efficiency and ensure that consumers can make informed choices when purchasing fans. In this blog, we will discuss the BEE star rating system, the calculation of service value, and the pioneering role Superfan played in revolutionizing the Indian fan industry by introducing BLDC motor-based super energy-efficient fans. Understanding the…

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Ceiling Fans: The Overlooked Appliance; Not anymore!

Ceiling Fans: The Overlooked Appliance; Not anymore!

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Congratulations to ceiling fan users and manufacturers, that’s literally everyone in India! A red letter day for Fan Industry in India as mandatory star labelling starts from this day, 01-01-2023. It has taken exactly 10 years since India’s first super energy efficient ceiling fan, Superfan was officially sold to its first customer on 01-01-2013. We have fond memories of Mrs. Abha Shukla, IAS who was instrumental in including Versa Drives in discussions at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Soon…

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Remote ceiling fan

Remote ceiling fan

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Your TV has more than one remote, AC has a remote, and the car has a remote, Why not the ceiling fan? On top of enabling the control of the ceiling fan without moving out of the bed, there are other advantages, it is more than a convenience. Save money: A ceiling fan is always bought along with a regulator that controls the fan. The regulator is bought separately and usually made to match the switches in the room. These…

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Are small ceiling fans effective?

Are small ceiling fans effective?

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Typically, ceiling fan size ranges from 24 inches to 60 inches, the size refers to the diameter of the ceiling fan. Fans cool people by generating an airflow around them and the general principle is that the larger fans move a larger volume of air. Certain spaces like a pooja room, a small office cubicle, a cashier desk, a dressing space, a study nook, etc. require a small ceiling fan as   these spaces require confined narrow airflow spread to…

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Where 60-inch ceiling fans can be used? [Take advantage of 60-inch ceiling fan]

Where 60-inch ceiling fans can be used? [Take advantage of 60-inch ceiling fan]

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There are fewer choices in 60” ceiling fans in India. This may be due to the lack of knowledge among the consumers and shops, to the need to appropriately size the fan and reap its advantages. Typically, the 48” (1200 mm) ceiling fan irrespective of its fit to the space and suffers a lack in comfort, energy and cost efficiency. In a 60” inch ceiling fan, 60” refers to the diameter of the fan including the motor. The size is…

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Why is choosing the right size of ceiling fan important?

Why is choosing the right size of ceiling fan important?

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A ceiling fan is an energy efficient and a cost-efficient space cooling solution compared to air conditioners or air coolers. The difference is due to the fundamental way each of these solutions cools an occupant. This difference can be succinctly put into words without a technical explanation by Dr. Mayur (Superfan) – AC cools the room while the fan cools the humans in the room. As the fan cools only the occupant in the room, its coverage area is critical…

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Holistic Start-up Indian Innovation – Superfan an example

Holistic Start-up Indian Innovation – Superfan an example

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The Indian government has mentioned that startups are a crucial contributor to India’s ascent in the global innovation index from 76 in 2014 to 46 in 2021. While the government aims to get into the top 25 in the global innovation index shortly.    This objective is promoted with an event – Start-up India Innovation Week from Jan 12 –16 by the government. Many news outlets spread this news with an appraisal of the current scenario of startups and innovation. Many…

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Does your BLDC ceiling fan have lightning protection?

Does your BLDC ceiling fan have lightning protection?

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Let us begin with the understanding the power surge and its common causes. A power surge is simply an unexpected increase in voltage, it is also called transient voltage. The common causes are fluctuations caused by large appliances like ACs, washers, dryers, lightening, load dump at the power grid, improper wiring.  It is commonly observed that electronics are sensitive to failure due to a power surge – a sudden burst of electricity higher than normal levels. One of the major…

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How to install ceiling fans with safety rope?

How to install ceiling fans with safety rope?

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Ceiling fans are unlikely to fall off the ceiling unless they are improperly  installed or an unlikely material failure. Check out our blog to know how to install ceiling fans safely for best performance.  Installing the ceiling fan with a safety rope is an extra safety feature. It secures the fan to the ceiling hook and avoids the fan from falling even in the case of material failure. As per the IS374:2019 standards ceiling fans are required to be sold along with safety rope assembly.  This accessory will be available in all ceiling fans from June 2022, when the mandatory star labelling takes effect.    The video below guides the installation of ceiling fans securely using safety rope.  Contact…

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Why is my ceiling fan making noise?

Why is my ceiling fan making noise?

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Ceiling fans are the primary thermal comfort appliance in India due to their simplicity, familiarity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency (BLDC ceiling fans). Beyond these advantages, there are some drawbacks like lack of standardization, decrease in effectiveness in extremely humid conditions, and the noise from its operation.  The standardization of fans is underway now through the efforts of government agencies like BIS and BEE. Ceiling fans cannot offer comfort in humid conditions as the thermal comfort from fans depends on the surrounding…

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