I have 3 of the M18 fans. I stocked up back in 2017 before Hurricane Irma. I live in South Florida. Fans are a must down here, for hurricane prep and just in general due to the heat. I’m still going to buy the m12 fan because of the size and the fact it’s quieter.
I am an electrician working in the heat and humidity in Florida. It's hot this year. I bought one of these and it goes with me everywhere I go. I also bought 2 M12 6.0 amp hour batteries just for it. With the 2 fully charged batteries, the fan lasts the entire day. As long as I'm in the direct flow of air coming from the fan I'm cooled off a bit. My sweat evaporates much faster so my clothes don't become completely saturated with sweat. It's a really good product. Very light weight so it's easy to move around. If you're looking for something to keep you cool on a hot job site, this fan, and any of the fans like it will work okay. Obviously nothing is going to be able to cool you down like an AC or a cold shower, but this will keep you in the game for a little longer each day.
Great review Mark. These 12 volt tools these days are mind blowing. It’s unreal. Just wanted to tell you I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while. You do an outstanding job. Great videos. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Looking forward to the next one. Stay safe out there my friend
its nice to see a fan on the M12 platform. I have alot of milwaukee tools and other brands as well.. A few years ago I hought the Ridgid fan because it has a dial for the speed instead of 1,2 & 3. and it was more rpm's than the milwaukee. It also was a hybrid where you can use an extension cord instead of having to buy the mfg power cord. The ridgid can be dialed in for more precise control. This year they updated their fan to be more powerful than the old one.
Great review. I switched to mostly M12 to try to lighten the load at work and haven’t been disappointed. This little fan is great. Misting and AC adapter for all fans would be nice but I know that when a bunch of tech gets crammed in that it usually shortens the lifespan.
I was thinking about my M18 fan that has an AC adapter and would estimate that I use the battery about 85% of the time. I only use the adapter when running it in the house overnight.
I love the m18 fan I have two. The best part it comes with an ac plug. I use it every night in my bedroom for white noise. Mark you did a great review on the m12 fan. Regards Rob
Two tips, tip one is the battery indicator isn’t an upgrade over the m18, it’s standard on all m12 tools Tip 2, for my fellow sweaty guys, sports shirts are your best friend. The Milwaukee workskin shirts have been great for me, absorbs sweat and dried off quick!
I use the M18 ac adapter when I'm on a summer vacation at a cottage with no ac. Otherwise, the battery on the M18 seems to last long enough around the shop.
I got the m12 fan a few weeks ago wish it did have the a/c cord but I also have 10 or more m12 batteries . Good product so far and also got the extended warranty for around 10 bucks cnd
Wow i should have picked this up yesterday along with the m18 fan I bought. I ended up going with the m18 since it has the ac feature. I guess I'll pick one up tomorrow. I can't believe all these milwaukee tools that I have been buying lately. The m18 fan yesterday at the m12 surge kit 3 days ago. My friends can't believe it also since I've always been a Dewalt guy in a milwaukee company. I so far replaced my 20v impact and hammer drill with m12 versions. I like the lighter weight. To think it all started with the nailers earlier this year.
I'm a big fan of the M12 Surge. I pretty much use it all the time unless I need a faster impact for bigger projects. Milwaukee makes great tools and they're constantly adding new items and improvements.
@@MarkThomasBuilder yep I just seen the new impact the 3453! I'm tempted to get one and put it up against my 4 day old surge. I wonder if it means a new surge is coming out soon. Today I left my 9 year old 20v impact and went all day with just the surge. Both drilling and driving were all done with it which was bothersome having to change bits while installing hardware but sure beat carrying both a drill and driver. I really wish I could have recorded it to show just how capable the m12 surge is
I heavily invested into the M18 and M12 lines and lighty invested in the Ryobi 18v line. This $80 M12 fan does not beat the Ryobi $25 18V fan, which was actually $20 a year ago, and not because it's 18V but rather because it's just better value for the money.
Looks like a good fan like my other M12 tools! I wish they would make a M12 or M4 noise canceling headphone set with Bluetooth and Am/Fm. Or at least use their USB series
@@MarkThomasBuilder I do believe it does require a municipal pressurized water source. A draw/siphon tube option would be ideal in addition to a garden hose connection, especially for remote sites. Perhaps even integration with their pack-out cooler or additional pack-out drink dispenser. I was considering making something on my own out of the M18 Backpack Sprayer and the fan however the pandemic hitting had other ideas.
I like the idea of the Packout cooler integration. I just searched the Arctic brand misting fan that sits on a 5g bucket and I noticed it does require a pressurized garden hose.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Ha, Mark, Milwaukee just announced the Packout XL Cooler. I feel an integrated fridge/warmer and water misting fan is magically going to appear. Fanciful thinking, I know.
That's a good point. I was just at the Milwaukee event and asked the product manager who specializes in batteries if there will ever be an adapter. She didn't say anything that led me to believe that there ever would be one. They're focusing on increasing battery performance, like the new M12 high output battery that was just announced.
I really want to buy this but I’m hoping it will come out with options for outlet plug-in for the next generation. I can hold out since it isn’t essential
My M18 only lasted 6 months before it stopped working via battery power. It now only works while plugged in. Unfortunately it died on a long road trip the day we had to leave our dog in the car during a 12 hour ferry ride..
Thanks for sharing, mine is still going strong using both battery and the cord. I haven't run it for days at a time though. Hopefully you can get it fixed through the Milwaukee warranty.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I think we may have waited too long at this point to warranty it but I am going to inquire! Normally Milwaukee has great customer service. I would use the M18 12AH battery from the chainsaw and it would run for approximately 3 nights on one charge! Think I’ll buy the M12 as our new travel fan and leave the M18 in our bedroom lol I need a fan to sleep
If you're looking for an AC adapter, you'll want the M18 fan. If you're looking for an adapter to put a fan on a Packout, check out my video that just went live today.
Thanks for letting me know. The magnets worked well on my toolbox with a smooth surface. They struggled on my steel garage door which has a textured embossed woodgrain pattern. I'll plan on posting an update to this later today.
Not interested in a misting fan. Most of the places I’d use this are locations where I don’t want extra moisture on stuff. I dig the mounting options on the m12 but probably lean m18 because of the AC adapter. All these rechargeable batteries have a finite life and I don’t want to put an extra cycle on my batteries just to run a fan when AC power is available.
the m18 needs a serious upgrade that's long overdue. Milwaukee should consider a optional led light on a upgraded fan. I should've mentioned Milwaukee should add a USB charging port and there should've been a adapter port as well. I feel when upgrades are made there should be none taken away from previous models even though this is a 12 volt model
@@MarkThomasBuilder yes that would also be great. There's so much that companies can make but don't. Like Ryobi should make a charger that can charge multiple batteries at the same time instead of having to plug in like 2 or 3 chargers. This is way over due
So you received a Free fan from Milwaukee and made a video to fulfill your obligation to regurgitate the Milwaukee spec sheet already provided on the box. You didn’t describe using the fan, does it feel more powerful? Is it better then other small cordless fans like ryobi and Klein? I’ll take it that building isn’t doing so well considering all the commercials you have.
Sorry this video didn't meet your expectations. It made me think of some other ideas, which I think are very creative for my next battery powered fan comparison video.
Why would they not have the hybrid option it’s 2022. Most of their lights have that option and it’s time to think about us consumers. I run my M18 fan on a/c power 24/7 and when I lose power I still have the battery automatically kick in.
@@MarkThomasBuilder You are killing me smalls 🤣 at 5:42 in your video when you were reading the back of the box I believe you said it stated 4hrs of runtime on high with the 6.0ah battery. I'm just trying to confirm this 🤷
Oh, that's right. I couldn't remember where that information came from. I just looked for the box and must've tossed it out. I know I read that part correctly in my video.
Take broken m12 battery...gut old 18650 cells...attach pos and neg cable...hook up to a 12v LiFePO4...hook up 12v lifepo4 batt to charge controller and solar panels... BOOM solar powered m12 adaptor pack
Bruh milwauke is losing so much with the opportunity, they have the heated vest but they dont have a cooling vest, waste fan etc, I love my m12 tools, but havent use them in awhile, really hope they made a desk fan as small as makita had.
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Would you choose the M12 or M18 fan? Would you like to see Milwaukee make a misting fan?
I have 3 of the M18 fans. I stocked up back in 2017 before Hurricane Irma. I live in South Florida. Fans are a must down here, for hurricane prep and just in general due to the heat. I’m still going to buy the m12 fan because of the size and the fact it’s quieter.
That's a good point to consider, thanks.
No , dont want my tools to get rusted. There job site fans.
@@MarkThomasBuilder how are you
@@jeremynguyen2346 I'm doing well, hope you are too👋
I am an electrician working in the heat and humidity in Florida. It's hot this year. I bought one of these and it goes with me everywhere I go. I also bought 2 M12 6.0 amp hour batteries just for it. With the 2 fully charged batteries, the fan lasts the entire day. As long as I'm in the direct flow of air coming from the fan I'm cooled off a bit. My sweat evaporates much faster so my clothes don't become completely saturated with sweat. It's a really good product. Very light weight so it's easy to move around. If you're looking for something to keep you cool on a hot job site, this fan, and any of the fans like it will work okay. Obviously nothing is going to be able to cool you down like an AC or a cold shower, but this will keep you in the game for a little longer each day.
Great review Mark. These 12 volt tools these days are mind blowing. It’s unreal. Just wanted to tell you I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while. You do an outstanding job. Great videos. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Looking forward to the next one. Stay safe out there my friend
Thank man, glad to hear it! I appreciate you stopping by!
Out of all the milwaukee tools I have; the little m12 sits on my nightstand and keeps me cool at night 🫣
It's a great little fan with some nice clamping/mounting options!
The thumbnail made me think “M12-D2”. The M12’s mounting options are pretty nice. Thanks for the comparison and tests.
Ha, never noticed that until now. 😅
its nice to see a fan on the M12 platform. I have alot of milwaukee tools and other brands as well.. A few years ago I hought the Ridgid fan because it has a dial for the speed instead of 1,2 & 3. and it was more rpm's than the milwaukee. It also was a hybrid where you can use an extension cord instead of having to buy the mfg power cord. The ridgid can be dialed in for more precise control. This year they updated their fan to be more powerful than the old one.
Sounds like a nice feature on the Ridgid. I like the idea of using an extension cord instead of a power adapter.
the Milwaukee M18 does deliver more airflow on high than the rigid on high
Great review. I switched to mostly M12 to try to lighten the load at work and haven’t been disappointed. This little fan is great. Misting and AC adapter for all fans would be nice but I know that when a bunch of tech gets crammed in that it usually shortens the lifespan.
I was thinking about my M18 fan that has an AC adapter and would estimate that I use the battery about 85% of the time. I only use the adapter when running it in the house overnight.
I love the m18 fan I have two.
The best part it comes with an ac plug. I use it every night in my bedroom for white noise. Mark you did a great review on the m12 fan.
Regards Rob
Thanks Rob, I like the M12 for the exact same reasons. I can't sleep without a fan on and this one has a nice sound.
Thanks Mark, love all fans😎🛠️😎🛠️😎
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Two tips, tip one is the battery indicator isn’t an upgrade over the m18, it’s standard on all m12 tools
Tip 2, for my fellow sweaty guys, sports shirts are your best friend. The Milwaukee workskin shirts have been great for me, absorbs sweat and dried off quick!
Cool, thanks
I would prefer the option of the A/C adaptor.Misting option would be good also.
I use the M18 ac adapter when I'm on a summer vacation at a cottage with no ac. Otherwise, the battery on the M18 seems to last long enough around the shop.
Yeah for the small chores i do around the house i dont need it for more than 2 hours would hate to unwrap an extension cord for 2 hours 😂
I got the m12 fan a few weeks ago wish it did have the a/c cord but I also have 10 or more m12 batteries .
Good product so far and also got the extended warranty for around 10 bucks cnd
I use mine in the garage and keep a spare fresh charged battery nearby. The runtime seems good.
Wow i should have picked this up yesterday along with the m18 fan I bought. I ended up going with the m18 since it has the ac feature. I guess I'll pick one up tomorrow. I can't believe all these milwaukee tools that I have been buying lately. The m18 fan yesterday at the m12 surge kit 3 days ago. My friends can't believe it also since I've always been a Dewalt guy in a milwaukee company. I so far replaced my 20v impact and hammer drill with m12 versions. I like the lighter weight. To think it all started with the nailers earlier this year.
I'm a big fan of the M12 Surge. I pretty much use it all the time unless I need a faster impact for bigger projects. Milwaukee makes great tools and they're constantly adding new items and improvements.
@@MarkThomasBuilder yep I just seen the new impact the 3453! I'm tempted to get one and put it up against my 4 day old surge. I wonder if it means a new surge is coming out soon. Today I left my 9 year old 20v impact and went all day with just the surge. Both drilling and driving were all done with it which was bothersome having to change bits while installing hardware but sure beat carrying both a drill and driver. I really wish I could have recorded it to show just how capable the m12 surge is
I bought the M18 fan pretty much for camping but it comes in handy in the garage. Also I like your hat, Mark!
Thanks man 👊 I need a fan if I'm tent camping and this M12 would work perfect.
I heavily invested into the M18 and M12 lines and lighty invested in the Ryobi 18v line. This $80 M12 fan does not beat the Ryobi $25 18V fan, which was actually $20 a year ago, and not because it's 18V but rather because it's just better value for the money.
I may have to pick up a Ryobi fan this summer if my shop gets too hot. I'd be curious to see the differences.
@@MarkThomasBuilder That would be an awesome comparison!
An ac adapter would be great
I agree. I often run fans for many hours at a time. If you just need a portable fan option for a few hours, this works well like it is.
Looks like a good fan like my other M12 tools!
I wish they would make a M12 or M4 noise canceling headphone set with Bluetooth and Am/Fm. Or at least use their USB series
Noise cancelling headphones would be a great addition. I think the USB would power them just fine.
Great video Mark really informative I can't wait to purchase this Summer's here suck 😖
Thanks this fan can go with you anywhere, even a great option for camping.
Great Video Mark, It is a must have for running refrigeration pipes or ductwork in attic space.
Good point, those attics can get unbearable I'll bet.
I like it, only thing it's missing is packout compatibility so if they make one it'll be perfect
I have a follow up video this week that will cover some alternate packout solutions.
I guess I'll wait until they upgrade to M12 to where can you use the adapter power also
Ryobi makes a misting fan, therefore bigger brother red should be fine. Summer season is upon us so it's not likely for a few years yet.
I think the Ryobi fan requires a garden hose. I'd like one that can draw water out of a 5g bucket.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I do believe it does require a municipal pressurized water source.
A draw/siphon tube option would be ideal in addition to a garden hose connection, especially for remote sites. Perhaps even integration with their pack-out cooler or additional pack-out drink dispenser.
I was considering making something on my own out of the M18 Backpack Sprayer and the fan however the pandemic hitting had other ideas.
I like the idea of the Packout cooler integration. I just searched the Arctic brand misting fan that sits on a 5g bucket and I noticed it does require a pressurized garden hose.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Ha, Mark, Milwaukee just announced the Packout XL Cooler. I feel an integrated fridge/warmer and water misting fan is magically going to appear.
Fanciful thinking, I know.
@@ALAPINO I like your thinking.... A misting fan would be great for those hot summer days.
I love the new fan!
Glad to hear it!💯
Over 100 degrees on the highway a misting feature would be nice
Milwaukee has a new cooler being released, so maybe a misting fan can go with it?? Lets hope.
I really wish it had the AC adapter
That's a good point. I was just at the Milwaukee event and asked the product manager who specializes in batteries if there will ever be an adapter. She didn't say anything that led me to believe that there ever would be one. They're focusing on increasing battery performance, like the new M12 high output battery that was just announced.
I really want to buy this but I’m hoping it will come out with options for outlet plug-in for the next generation. I can hold out since it isn’t essential
It's hard to say if they will offer a plug in model someday. I would like the option as well.
I just wanted to know which one is better which one puts out more air on fastest speed????
I'd go with the M18 for that. The M12 is more portable and clamps on to stuff.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I have the m12 been debating on the m18
@@MarkThomasBuilderaren't they both rated at 14 mph and the same CPM?
I would like to know what the distance is from the fan that you can feel the air comfortably?
Was that 16hrs on high with the 6 amp hour battery?
My M18 only lasted 6 months before it stopped working via battery power. It now only works while plugged in. Unfortunately it died on a long road trip the day we had to leave our dog in the car during a 12 hour ferry ride..
Thanks for sharing, mine is still going strong using both battery and the cord. I haven't run it for days at a time though. Hopefully you can get it fixed through the Milwaukee warranty.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I think we may have waited too long at this point to warranty it but I am going to inquire! Normally Milwaukee has great customer service. I would use the M18 12AH battery from the chainsaw and it would run for approximately 3 nights on one charge! Think I’ll buy the M12 as our new travel fan and leave the M18 in our bedroom lol I need a fan to sleep
It would be nice to have an adapter
If you're looking for an AC adapter, you'll want the M18 fan. If you're looking for an adapter to put a fan on a Packout, check out my video that just went live today.
Good video but you forgot the magnets.
Thanks for letting me know. The magnets worked well on my toolbox with a smooth surface. They struggled on my steel garage door which has a textured embossed woodgrain pattern. I'll plan on posting an update to this later today.
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks Mark
Not interested in a misting fan. Most of the places I’d use this are locations where I don’t want extra moisture on stuff. I dig the mounting options on the m12 but probably lean m18 because of the AC adapter. All these rechargeable batteries have a finite life and I don’t want to put an extra cycle on my batteries just to run a fan when AC power is available.
I'd like to have a misting fan on my mower this week as the temps are forecasted to be 98 degrees on Wednesday.
Nice fan but absolutely missed the mark for nor making it hybrid. The m12 tripod light is hybrid so why leave off that feature at that price point?
I keep thinking they'll offer a hybrid option, but it seems they keep pushing to stick with batteries instead.
the m18 needs a serious upgrade that's long overdue. Milwaukee should consider a optional led light on a upgraded fan. I should've mentioned Milwaukee should add a USB charging port and there should've been a adapter port as well. I feel when upgrades are made there should be none taken away from previous models even though this is a 12 volt model
Interesting suggestion, but makes sense for those working in attics. I've also heard someone wanting a misting fan.
@@MarkThomasBuilder yes that would also be great. There's so much that companies can make but don't. Like Ryobi should make a charger that can charge multiple batteries at the same time instead of having to plug in like 2 or 3 chargers. This is way over due
I love my M18 fan, really wish it had the option for AC adapter. That is a deal-breaker for me.
I'm hearing that quite a bit. Maybe Milwaukee will introduce a battery AC adapter this year?
It does have a cord..
So you received a Free fan from Milwaukee and made a video to fulfill your obligation to regurgitate the Milwaukee spec sheet already provided on the box.
You didn’t describe using the fan, does it feel more powerful? Is it better then other small cordless fans like ryobi and Klein?
I’ll take it that building isn’t doing so well considering all the commercials you have.
Sorry this video didn't meet your expectations. It made me think of some other ideas, which I think are very creative for my next battery powered fan comparison video.
Needs a swivel and also a timer like the Makita fan.
I like the idea of a timer. Great suggestions!
No runtime test? :(
I'm going to post another quick follow up video and I'll get you some actual runtime stats.
Why would they not have the hybrid option it’s 2022. Most of their lights have that option and it’s time to think about us consumers. I run my M18 fan on a/c power 24/7 and when I lose power I still have the battery automatically kick in.
I seem to get a lot of comments for a hybrid options on their tools. It seems that they're wanting us to switch batteries out daily.
What about 9 Ah battery?
Where can I get one of those awesome pointers?
Haha, it's one of a kind made on a tablesaw and an old pool cue stick.
How do I get the battery pack off my fan to charge it?
They're a little tricky. Push the 2 tabs in firmly, then pull out.
So the M12 fan with the big 6.0ah battery will only provide 4hrs of run time?
You can get up to 15 hours of runtime on low speed. No nearly as much on high.
@@MarkThomasBuilder How much time on high with the 6.0ah battery?
I don't recall seeing that information. I did test a 2Ah battery on high and medium in this video... ruclips.net/video/iKP1du75Yaw/видео.html
@@MarkThomasBuilder You are killing me smalls 🤣 at 5:42 in your video when you were reading the back of the box I believe you said it stated 4hrs of runtime on high with the 6.0ah battery. I'm just trying to confirm this 🤷
Oh, that's right. I couldn't remember where that information came from. I just looked for the box and must've tossed it out. I know I read that part correctly in my video.
How are they too clean after some dust y use
The M12 is brand new and I took a few minutes to clean the M18 dust off before making this video.
Take broken m12 battery...gut old 18650 cells...attach pos and neg cable...hook up to a 12v LiFePO4...hook up 12v lifepo4 batt to charge controller and solar panels... BOOM solar powered m12 adaptor pack
Sounds like some creative Macguyvering.
Bruh milwauke is losing so much with the opportunity, they have the heated vest but they dont have a cooling vest, waste fan etc, I love my m12 tools, but havent use them in awhile, really hope they made a desk fan as small as makita had.
A cooling vest would sure be interesting. I wouldn't mind a mini fan too.
They need a new m18 fan imo. That thing is so outdated!
I agree that it's time for a newer version that has more mounting features. Maybe something that works with the Packout.
Yes it is TIME we need a new fan
An oscillating fan like the makita would be awesome.