{"product_id":"sanford-18-inch-rechargeable-stand-fan-with-remote-9-speeds-solar-compatible-and-power-bank-output-sf974rsfn","title":"Sanford 18 Inch Rechargeable Stand Fan with Remote, 9 Speeds, Solar Compatible and Power-Bank Output - SF974RSFN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the fan to own if the power in your area is not to be trusted. The \u003cstrong\u003eSanford SF974RSFN\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-size \u003cstrong\u003e18-inch stand fan\u003c\/strong\u003e that runs on battery for \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e per charge, with \u003cstrong\u003enine speed settings\u003c\/strong\u003e and a remote so you are not getting up to change them. Where most rechargeable fans compromise on build, this uses five PP blades, an ABS body and a \u003cstrong\u003e100% copper motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the component that decides whether a fan is still running in three years. It is also \u003cstrong\u003esolar panel compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it can be charged entirely off-grid, and its \u003cstrong\u003eUSB power-bank output\u003c\/strong\u003e will charge a phone. Twelve SMD LEDs give up to 45 hours of light, and a 30-minute timer covers falling asleep. Full-size airflow, no mains required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 inch stand fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 high-quality PP blades, ABS body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan runtime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 hours per full charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 SMD LEDs, up to 45 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote control, 30-minute timer, USB power-bank output, solar panel compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSF974RSFN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are buying a rechargeable fan as your main fan rather than a backup, this is the specification level to look for. The copper motor is the detail worth paying for — aluminium-wound motors run hotter and fail sooner, and a fan's motor is the part that decides its lifespan. Nine speeds sounds like marketing but is genuinely useful on battery, because running two notches lower is what stretches you from six hours towards twelve. Solar compatibility is the feature to weigh honestly: it is transformative if you have or plan a panel, and irrelevant if you do not. Check the runtime expectation against how you will use it — 6 to 12 hours is a real range that depends almost entirely on speed. Charge it fully before a rainy-season outage rather than after one starts, keep the blades clean since dust on blades measurably reduces airflow, and use the remote rather than reaching past a spinning fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the mains-only 16-inch stand fan in the range, this adds battery operation, a remote, LED lighting and solar compatibility at a considerably higher price — worth it if outages are frequent, unnecessary if they are not. Compared with the 16-inch 5-in-1 rechargeable fan, that model is more versatile in mounting (table, ceiling, floor or wall) while this is larger, has more speed settings and a stronger motor specification. Against the 12-inch rechargeable box fan, this moves far more air and stands at the right height for a room rather than a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it run without mains power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween 6 and 12 hours per full charge, depending almost entirely on the speed you use. Running two notches lower is what takes you towards the upper end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it really run off solar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is solar panel compatible, so it can be charged from a panel rather than the mains. That makes it genuinely off-grid capable if you have a panel; if you do not, treat this as a normal rechargeable fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the copper motor matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 100% copper motor runs cooler and lasts longer than aluminium-wound alternatives, and the motor is the component that determines how many years a fan keeps working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver outside Nairobi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanford-16-inch-5-in-1-rechargeable-fan-with-remote-table-ceiling-floor-and-wall-mounting-sf965rtf\"\u003eSanford 16 Inch 5-in-1 Rechargeable Fan with Remote - Table, Ceiling, Floor and Wall Mounting - SF965RTF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanford-16-inch-stand-fan-with-5-blades-led-light-and-90-degree-oscillation-sf907sfn\"\u003eSanford 16 Inch Stand Fan with 5 Blades, LED Light and 90 Degree Oscillation - SF907SFN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanford-12-inch-rechargeable-box-fan-with-24-led-lights-timer-and-usb-output-sf919bfn-bs\"\u003eSanford 12 Inch Rechargeable Box Fan with 24 LED Lights, Timer and USB Output - SF919BFN BS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. 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