I love this thing. One thing that I use it for is to start campfires quicker. The only possible problem is if I leave it on next to the campfire for too long, the flames will get too hot. A campfire with light yellow and blue flames may look cool, but it burns through wood way too fast.
Was nice that they didn't polarize the AC plug so that you have to make sure you plug it in correctly... nice review. Planning to pick this up in the current Home Depot deal, with TWO 3 amp batteries, charger, and fan for $99 to use in my camper van conversion for overnight air circulation since I have an AC inverter off the engine alternator where I can charge it while driving.
LOL I got this fan for "free". Glad I chose this. Basically the Home Depot has a sale that if you buy a kit with two high output batteries you get a free tool. There was many options to choose from. Since summer is around the corner I chose the fan. If you read this take advantage of that sale.
Ryobi are actually trail blazers, and their 18v battery products have gotten much much better...i have 4 of thes fans, one i use in the pilpit while i preach, another i carry wit me to job sites (bc i sweat a lot) 2 mounted in my tool trailers .
Also on the hook you have a hole so you can put a screw in the wall and hang it in that hole. Also the end of the legs have little hooks that I believe will hook onto a garage door rail,.
This is decent. It would be cool if the incorporated the AC plug in in a different position that way you could use this as a fan and also vharge the battery when plugged into AC.
I have all milwaukee tools but seeing the low price and the excepional quality of ryobi makes me want to get a few of their accesory items such as the fan and mini 18v bluetooth radio. Wish milwaukee had a mini 18v radio with bluetooth and wish their fan was cheaper
I did it.. I just bought a bunch of ryobi tools. Got 3 tools for less than the price of 1 milwaukee tool. Just can't beat the price. Fan 39.99 can jigsaw 69.99 can and 5" orbital sander 39.99 can. I milwaukee m18 jigsaw 169.99 can
I also bought a 2 pack of 4.0 batteries all brand new for 99.99 can. And bought a brand new charger for 25$ brand new from a guy right around the corner from me
again....good job on the video...I just got (2) of those 4.0 ah batteries at my local Home Depot for $50 and change...what a good deal...and can't wait until it gets warm so I can use that fan!....Ryobi is finally heading in the right direction with these lithium batteries...bringing their old tools back to life
Jody Reed Oh you are one of the few that got that STEAL on 2 batts for $50....I saw people posting that online. I like Ryobi a lot....the ONE+ lineup has a lot of winners in my opinion & the quality is great.
Thanks for the review. How does this work as a dust remover fan? Let's say I connect a 5 meter 152 mm ventilation hose to it, will it work as a dust remover through that hose?
Vegard Bell it'll blow up or break cus dust is flammable. Also get gunked up from it. Just get a vacuum bro, they're specifically made for dust removal, and have safety features. Look up old vacuum fires or fan fires.
Wait so if if I use an extension cord how often do I have to charge it? Also could I use a battery of some kind to power it? Also can you power from a wall outlet? Whys it called a hybrid fan btw? Could you power it more than one way?
@@fucktwelve6774 The guy you're replying to is making fun of stupid people. You have proved yourself to be a very stupid (and rude) person. Smart people like Mike Hunt and I are beginning to lose patience with dummies like you. I'm hoping it's gonna be open season on fools soon.
Wow, that fan is so well thought out. Milwaukee, you watching this? I have 2 expensive 4.0 batteries that I share between 4 tools and the addition of a fan would be great. Nice review! I actually prefer the green color over Milwaukee's red.
Thanks! We will see soon I hope....next month I am going to Milwaukee's annual tool event for 2 days & I will get to check out the new and upcoming tools that they have planned for the next year. So, we will know in the near future if this is something they are planning or not.
dmcguinn1 oh, that sounds great! Hope you either have footage or still photos with voice overs. Could have used one of these portable fans today thats for sure!
interested in this fan thought I might need it for my mini van, after seeing this video, the fan isn't that much different from my homenade one. i use 120mm PC fan it uses a 12v power drill battery that's for wireless, and 9v power cord for wall. and really quiet as well, I also put a pwm for speed control. anyways if anyone here wants to make one I'd be glad to help.
cool Little unit but like the newer radios and the hybrid spotlight if they was to move that plug so the battery is not covering it up it could be a charger for your battery as well. seems like a kind of shiting move on Ryobi Part. because they would not sell so many battery chargers if they did it that way
They are starting to put "slow chargers" in some of their devices, such as lights and their newest vac. Maybe it will trickle into their other devices too! Look up "EverCharge".
Great. Good. But what type screwdriver do I use to take off the faceplate for cleaning? A fan collects dirt, dust, hair, and general debris very quickly on the blades and grills, and once there, the fan no longer moves air. So, the faceplate has to come off for cleaning. WHY ISN'T THIS EASY? Why not just a basic #2 phillips? But no, and I have no idea what the form factor is, as the screw head are so deeply buried in the plastic you can't see the heads. I have literally hundreds of various screwdrivers, torx, phillips, square head, etc. Which one?
Pr Katz Well.....the blades are not a "serviceable item" and I would assume that they designed it this way to prevent people from taking the cover off, hurting themselves, and then suing them. Personally I would not remove it, but instead would either use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to blow out the dirt/hair on the blades. If this is inside, you would be better off removing the source of the problem (i.e. --- if you have pets, dont sit it on the floor where they are going to constantly shed). We have been using this one for a year now & have had no issues with it, and it still looks clean.
Thanks RTR. Yeah, I came to the same conclusion, and next time I fire up the compressor, I'll give it a good cleaning. The thing is, I have huge air movers - industrial - for around the shop when I have to air the room out NOW, and they all have good secure covers that are easily removable in order to clean the blades, as they tend to grab and hold the debris. Many residential stand fans come with simple push latches so the front cover can be removed for cleaning. It's the only thing I wish they'd change on this fan. Anyway, thanks for your reviews. They are very informative and well done.
Funny you should ask, I wanted to know the same thing. I measured mine at 6 watts on low, 15 on high, using a Kill-a-Watt meter. This wattage seems to me to be very efficient for a fan of this size.
Yeah the $40 regular price tag seems like a great deal to me.....and especially if you already own any other Ryobi ONE+ tools, you wouldnt even have to buy batteries or a charger.
Cleaning blades thoroughly,wiping occasionally is better than just blowing dust often witn a compressor nozel,is a concern but I am more interested in the CFM both on high and low setting. I have found zero CFM info on it and that leads me think that spec is probably poor and has so far prevented me from buying one.
For the money, you will not find a better deal on a hybrid fan......my dad uses this unit daily for up to 8+ hours at a time in his workshop & it is still going strong after 2-1/2 years of constant use. The fan that I like the best is the RIDGID 18v Hybrid version......it is the quietest on the market & has a variable speed dial.
I just bought two and found a really annoying problem. When on the high setting it is not maintaining the angle I set. The fan angles slowly rotates upward. I will contact Ryobi.
So the most important question regarding this is how long will it run with various amp hour batteries and your answer is "something you heard"? What's the purpose of watching your videos? Terrible teview.
I've had one of these for a few months. Great little fan. With the new 6amp battery, this little guy will run for almost 3 days.
Really???
@@darwinrodz8733 nope! Not even close
At 2 hours per day! Lol. Bullshit! I know because I have one.
Purchased one last year and loved it so much. I purchased another one this year. It's been dropped several times over. Tough little fan.
I love this thing. One thing that I use it for is to start campfires quicker. The only possible problem is if I leave it on next to the campfire for too long, the flames will get too hot. A campfire with light yellow and blue flames may look cool, but it burns through wood way too fast.
that is a great idea!
Just to add: When using a 1.3 ah it runs a little over 2 hours on high and 5 hours on low.
@Sojourn RnR Ryobi sells chargers that are made for the batteries.
@Sojourn RnR Yes. Check the Ryobi or Home Depot website for choices.
Was nice that they didn't polarize the AC plug so that you have to make sure you plug it in correctly... nice review.
Planning to pick this up in the current Home Depot deal, with TWO 3 amp batteries, charger, and fan for $99 to use in my camper van conversion for overnight air circulation since I have an AC inverter off the engine alternator where I can charge it while driving.
LOL I got this fan for "free". Glad I chose this. Basically the Home Depot has a sale that if you buy a kit with two high output batteries you get a free tool. There was many options to choose from. Since summer is around the corner I chose the fan. If you read this take advantage of that sale.
I did the same thing. I'm happy with fan. I now need to find an extension cord that has single female end. Every cord I have had multiple outlets.
It also works in a power outage, and we get those frequently where I live!
Ryobi are actually trail blazers, and their 18v battery products have gotten much much better...i have 4 of thes fans, one i use in the pilpit while i preach, another i carry wit me to job sites (bc i sweat a lot) 2 mounted in my tool trailers .
How can such a small fan keep you cool enough during a fire and brimstone sermon?
It does look like a great fan. I just wish they had designed it to charge the battery while plugged into wall power.
Papa now knows what he want for fathers day
Best Review so Far....Thanks man for your professional work..!!!!
You missed the two grooves in the legs so that it can hang on a ladder
I was thinking that was to hang from a rope when camping, but I guess both ideas would work!
Also on the hook you have a hole so you can put a screw in the wall and hang it in that hole. Also the end of the legs have little hooks that I believe will hook onto a garage door rail,.
Good job bro. Great features on the fan with the cord option. Crazy how nearly identical this is to my bucket top
Thanks! Yeah I really like the option of battery or a/c power....this little fan really moves some air for it's size!
@@RealToolReviews
Tell us again how it can run on either battery or shore power again? J/k.
This just made my day. I bought ryobi tools for Christmas and was hoping they had a fan to take camping in the truck. Score!
This is decent. It would be cool if the incorporated the AC plug in in a different position that way you could use this as a fan and also vharge the battery when plugged into AC.
I have all milwaukee tools but seeing the low price and the excepional quality of ryobi makes me want to get a few of their accesory items such as the fan and mini 18v bluetooth radio. Wish milwaukee had a mini 18v radio with bluetooth and wish their fan was cheaper
I did it.. I just bought a bunch of ryobi tools. Got 3 tools for less than the price of 1 milwaukee tool. Just can't beat the price. Fan 39.99 can jigsaw 69.99 can and 5" orbital sander 39.99 can. I milwaukee m18 jigsaw 169.99 can
I also bought a 2 pack of 4.0 batteries all brand new for 99.99 can. And bought a brand new charger for 25$ brand new from a guy right around the corner from me
On Amazon they have a $20 adapter to use Milwaukee batteries in ryobi tools
yes this fan is great even though it's hybrid style i have a Badaptor it can put m18 millwaukee batteries on 18 v ryobi tools.
Thanks heaps from NZ sir. You are awesome.
again....good job on the video...I just got (2) of those 4.0 ah batteries at my local Home Depot for $50 and change...what a good deal...and can't wait until it gets warm so I can use that fan!....Ryobi is finally heading in the right direction with these lithium batteries...bringing their old tools back to life
Jody Reed Oh you are one of the few that got that STEAL on 2 batts for $50....I saw people posting that online. I like Ryobi a lot....the ONE+ lineup has a lot of winners in my opinion & the quality is great.
yes...now that I have (8) 4.0 batteries I got to find more tool to use them with!...lol.
Really great review!!!
A young Adam Corolla?
Channing Long ...his buddies call him Toyota
1:10 electroboom:
I'm gonna ruin his whole carrier
I need to clean the fan blade. How do i do that?
I wish you would have mentioned that last bit of information at the beginning instead of the end...
Thanks for the review. How does this work as a dust remover fan? Let's say I connect a 5 meter 152 mm ventilation hose to it, will it work as a dust remover through that hose?
Vegard Bell it'll blow up or break cus dust is flammable. Also get gunked up from it. Just get a vacuum bro, they're specifically made for dust removal, and have safety features. Look up old vacuum fires or fan fires.
@@H34D7 thanks!
Wait so if if I use an extension cord how often do I have to charge it? Also could I use a battery of some kind to power it? Also can you power from a wall outlet? Whys it called a hybrid fan btw? Could you power it more than one way?
Watch the video lazy fuck its ryoby battery powered or you can plug a cord on it
After watching this video, reading your comment was the best thing I've seen on YT this week.
@@fucktwelve6774 The guy you're replying to is making fun of stupid people. You have proved yourself to be a very stupid (and rude) person. Smart people like Mike Hunt and I are beginning to lose patience with dummies like you. I'm hoping it's gonna be open season on fools soon.
Clac Clackerson 😂😂
This made my day 🤣
@@clacclackerson3678 well, it's obvious rob Ott didn't watch the video.
Pakai colokan langsungnya bisa langsung dari power tah?
Wow, that fan is so well thought out. Milwaukee, you watching this? I have 2 expensive 4.0 batteries that I share between 4 tools and the addition of a fan would be great. Nice review! I actually prefer the green color over Milwaukee's red.
Thanks! We will see soon I hope....next month I am going to Milwaukee's annual tool event for 2 days & I will get to check out the new and upcoming tools that they have planned for the next year. So, we will know in the near future if this is something they are planning or not.
dmcguinn1 oh, that sounds great! Hope you either have footage or still photos with voice overs. Could have used one of these portable fans today thats for sure!
interested in this fan thought I might need it for my mini van, after seeing this video, the fan isn't that much different from my homenade one. i use 120mm PC fan it uses a 12v power drill battery that's for wireless, and 9v power cord for wall.
and really quiet as well, I also put a pwm for speed control. anyways if anyone here wants to make one I'd be glad to help.
cool Little unit but like the newer radios and the hybrid spotlight if they was to move that plug so the battery is not covering it up it could be a charger for your battery as well. seems like a kind of shiting move on Ryobi Part. because they would not sell so many battery chargers if they did it that way
They are starting to put "slow chargers" in some of their devices, such as lights and their newest vac. Maybe it will trickle into their other devices too!
Look up "EverCharge".
I do you clean it because there are no screws in it to take apart?
Spray it out with compressed air would probably be the easiest way.
I like this fan
Great. Good. But what type screwdriver do I use to take off the faceplate for cleaning? A fan collects dirt, dust, hair, and general debris very quickly on the blades and grills, and once there, the fan no longer moves air. So, the faceplate has to come off for cleaning. WHY ISN'T THIS EASY? Why not just a basic #2 phillips? But no, and I have no idea what the form factor is, as the screw head are so deeply buried in the plastic you can't see the heads. I have literally hundreds of various screwdrivers, torx, phillips, square head, etc. Which one?
Pr Katz Well.....the blades are not a "serviceable item" and I would assume that they designed it this way to prevent people from taking the cover off, hurting themselves, and then suing them. Personally I would not remove it, but instead would either use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to blow out the dirt/hair on the blades. If this is inside, you would be better off removing the source of the problem (i.e. --- if you have pets, dont sit it on the floor where they are going to constantly shed). We have been using this one for a year now & have had no issues with it, and it still looks clean.
Thanks RTR. Yeah, I came to the same conclusion, and next time I fire up the compressor, I'll give it a good cleaning. The thing is, I have huge air movers - industrial - for around the shop when I have to air the room out NOW, and they all have good secure covers that are easily removable in order to clean the blades, as they tend to grab and hold the debris. Many residential stand fans come with simple push latches so the front cover can be removed for cleaning. It's the only thing I wish they'd change on this fan.
Anyway, thanks for your reviews. They are very informative and well done.
I own long reach Harbor Freight bits, which are like 10$ for a 40-count variety pack.
I point and laugh at recessed screwholes 😏
It takes a security torx driver
I have for my Ryobi GDO. Indispensible.
Hi, please can you tell me the watts rating for this fan for running it from the wall outlet?Thank you,Tony.
Funny you should ask, I wanted to know the same thing. I measured mine at 6 watts on low, 15 on high, using a Kill-a-Watt meter. This wattage seems to me to be very efficient for a fan of this size.
Is a good buy
How do you charge the battery?
Would this be to loud to use in a campervan overnight?
The RIDGID one is quieter, but this one isn’t loud.
@@RealToolReviews thanks
Get out of california dude!!!
They have a father's day special 100 bucks for 2 batteries and charger and you pick a free tool of your choice the fan being on of them
very clever
Wow good price too
Yeah the $40 regular price tag seems like a great deal to me.....and especially if you already own any other Ryobi ONE+ tools, you wouldnt even have to buy batteries or a charger.
Cleaning blades thoroughly,wiping occasionally is better than just blowing dust often witn a compressor nozel,is a concern but I am more interested in the CFM both on high and low setting. I have found zero CFM info on it and that leads me think that spec is probably poor and has so far prevented me from buying one.
For the money, you will not find a better deal on a hybrid fan......my dad uses this unit daily for up to 8+ hours at a time in his workshop & it is still going strong after 2-1/2 years of constant use. The fan that I like the best is the RIDGID 18v Hybrid version......it is the quietest on the market & has a variable speed dial.
TY for reply. Still no CFM info. Maybe I am unreasonable to want it on a small fan anyway,lol.
I just bought two and found a really annoying problem. When on the high setting it is not maintaining the angle I set. The fan angles slowly rotates upward. I will contact Ryobi.
Firmly grasp it
Boy, talking about chewing the fat, it is just a battery operated fan.
I want this but made by Milwaukee so i can use any of my 6 Milwaukee batteries.
I definitely think this would be a hot seller for Milwaukee if they end up expanding into the cordless fan market.
You should be glad then that Milwaukee has finally made one. Unfortunately it is twice as expensive.
Did he say the battery was dc?
I wonder how many hours it would last in low speed with the 18v 9a battery? If someone knows, please let me know, thanks! 😇
At $40 I would buy but it’s $50 now overpriced
$20 now.
@@meetankush where?
@@mattandsarah011 Direct Tools, but it's gone now.
box fans are $10 at wall mart
Wind is free......maybe thats the way you should go.
Yeah, but try operating that box fan in a place with no electricity.
Idiot!!!
So the most important question regarding this is how long will it run with various amp hour batteries and your answer is "something you heard"?
What's the purpose of watching your videos? Terrible teview.
Can’t win them all.
Rest of the world uses 240v... would have bought 4... shame
Nope, sucks, doesn't come with a battery or a charger. f this thing.
Thanks for the well thought out insight! We are all much more informed now.
Perhaps for you, for people like me who already own the battery and charger; that is a non-issue.
Nope you suck f you!
Real idiot!!