A mister fan includes a base, a motor supported by the base, a blade assembly supported by the base and driven by the motor, a first conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a first fluid source, and a second conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a second fluid source that is different than the first fluid source. The mister fan also includes a spray nozzle unit supported by the base adjacent the blade assembly. The spray nozzle unit is in fluid communication with the first conduit and the second conduit to selectively receive liquid from the first and second conduits.
1. A mister fan comprising:
a base;
a motor supported by the base;
a blade assembly supported by the base and driven by the motor;
a first conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a first fluid source;
a second conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a second fluid source that is different than the first fluid source; and
a spray nozzle unit supported by the base adjacent the blade assembly, the spray nozzle unit in fluid communication with the first conduit and the second conduit to selectively receive liquid from the first and second conduits.
2. The mister fan of claim 1 , further comprising a pump supported by the base, wherein at least one of the first conduit and the second conduit is coupled to the pump.
3. The mister fan of claim 2 , further comprising a fluid supply line positioned within the base and in fluid communication with the first conduit, the second conduit, and the spray nozzle unit, wherein the fluid supply line is configured to provide liquid received from the first conduit and the second conduit to the spray nozzle unit.
4. The mister fan of claim 3 , wherein the first conduit is directly coupled to the fluid supply line, and wherein the second conduit is coupled to the fluid supply line through the pump.
5. The mister fan of claim 1 , wherein the spray nozzle unit includes a first spray nozzle and a second spray nozzle that is spaced apart from the first spray nozzle.
6. The mister fan of claim 5 , wherein the first spray nozzle and the second spray nozzle are positioned on diametrically opposed sides of the blade assembly.
7. The mister fan of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a supporting arm, and further comprising a shroud coupled to the supporting arm, wherein the shroud substantially surrounds the blade assembly.
8. The mister fan of claim 7 , wherein the blade assembly is driven by the motor to rotate about a first axis, and wherein the blade assembly and the shroud are pivotable relative to the base about a second axis that is generally perpendicular to the first axis.
9. The mister fan of claim 1 , wherein the base has a generally circular footprint.
10. The mister fan of claim 8 , wherein the base has a diameter between about 8 inches and about 18 inches.
11. The mister fan of claim 1 , wherein the first conduit is configured to receive liquid from a pressurized fluid source, and wherein the second conduit is configured to receive liquid from a fluid reservoir.
12. The mister fan of claim 11 , wherein the fluid reservoir is defined by a bucket, and wherein the base is configured to support the mister fan on the bucket.
13. The mister fan of claim 12 , wherein the base includes a generally horizontal portion and a flange extending downwardly from the horizontal portion, wherein the horizontal portion is configured to rest on top of the bucket, and wherein the flange is configured to extend over a portion of an outer surface of the bucket.
14. The mister fan of claim 1 , further comprising a battery pack supported by the base, wherein the battery pack is electrically coupled to the motor to power the motor.
15. A mister fan assembly comprising:
a bucket including a sidewall having an upper edge, the bucket defining a fluid reservoir; and
a mister fan including
a base coupled to the upper edge of the bucket to support the mister fan generally on top of the bucket,
a pump supported by the base,
a motor supported by the base,
a blade assembly supported by the base and driven by the motor,
a first conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a pressurized fluid source,
a second conduit extending from the base and into the bucket to receive liquid from the fluid reservoir, and
a spray nozzle unit supported by the base adjacent the blade assembly, the spray nozzle unit in fluid communication with the first conduit and the second conduit to selectively receive liquid from the first and second conduits.
16. The mister fan assembly of claim 15 , wherein the base of the mister fan has a generally circular footprint.
17. The mister fan assembly of claim 15 , wherein the base includes two spaced apart supporting sections, wherein each supporting section includes a horizontal portion and a flange extending downwardly from the horizontal portion, wherein each horizontal portion rests on the upper edge of the bucket, and wherein each flange extends over a portion of an outer surface of the sidewall of the bucket.
18. The mister fan assembly of claim 17 , wherein the two spaced apart supporting sections are positioned on diametrically opposed sides of the bucket.
19. The mister fan assembly of claim 15 , wherein the mister fan further includes a fluid supply line positioned within the base and in fluid communication with the first conduit, the second conduit, and the spray nozzle unit, and wherein the fluid supply line is configured to provide liquid received from the first conduit and the second conduit to the nozzle unit.
20. The mister fan assembly of claim 19 , wherein the first conduit is directly coupled to the fluid supply line, and wherein the second conduit is coupled to the fluid supply line through the pump.
21. The mister fan assembly of claim 15 , wherein the spray nozzle unit includes a first spray nozzle and a second spray nozzle that is spaced apart from the first spray nozzle.
22. The mister fan assembly of claim 15 , wherein the base includes a supporting arm, wherein the mister fan further includes a shroud coupled to the supporting arm, and wherein the shroud substantially surrounds the blade assembly.
23. The mister fan assembly of claim 22 , wherein the blade assembly is driven by the motor to rotate about a first axis, and wherein the blade assembly and the shroud are pivotable relative to the base about a second axis that is generally perpendicular to the first axis.
24. The mister fan assembly of claim 15 , wherein the mister fan further includes a battery pack supported by the base, and wherein the battery pack is electrically coupled to the motor to power to the motor.