Description
Amazing Style, Quality & Low Energy Use Designer Ceiling Fan
Amazing Style, Quality & Low Energy Use Designer Ceiling FanThe Zephyr Propeller is a variation of the original Henley Zephyr and was launched in 2018. It has a more pronounced propeller type blade that doesn’t bend upwards towards the tips and enjoys a smooth continuous curve from blade-to-blade without any apex at the motor that looks truly amazing. The shape means a slightly lower amount of air movement but it still has the same amazing low-energy brushless EMC DC motor. This model is also a bit more expensive due to the shape, the finishes and smaller production runs and so is only available in the 60″/152cm size. The Zephyr name comes from the Greek god Zephyrus, who was god of the west wind, bringer of the light and early spring breezes.
The Zephyr Propeller is our own brand fan which means we can offer a great value fan that would normally cost over £1000 for around £650. It is beautifully styled on an early plane propeller but without the noise! It is an exceptionally high quality ceiling fan made in Taiwan by one of the best manufacturers globally who have been making ceiling fans for the top global brands over the last 40 years. It is one of the few high-end fan manufacturers that still remain in Taiwan, the rest having moved to China 10-15 years ago with lower costs and also lower quality.
It is perfect for restaurants, theatres, halls, seaside condos, outside, large rooms or common areas where large coverage is needed and can easily be achieved with its powerful ultra-low energy airflow. It is in fact totally silent and so perfect for bedrooms where every sound is amplified in the still of the night and we have supplied them to a number of top hotels including the Voyager Resort in Bodrum, Turkey (see pics) for their bedrooms.
Electronically Commutated Motor
At the heart of the Zephyr fan is the electronically commutated motor (EC/ECM) which takes the best of the AC and DC motors. It runs on an AC supply and has permanent magnets switching the voltage to DC as with a DC fan but the commutation (current direction switching to generate movement) is achieved by electronic means rather than the mechanical of traditional AC and the newer DC motors which both use brushes in contact with the rotor instead. This makes for a highly efficient motor in a class of its own which wastes less energy resulting in less heat and noise. Energy savings over an AC motor are up to 70% for the same performance. Consequently, there are no annoying buzzes, hums, clicks or wobbles and the precise speed control possible with DC motors results in much longer service and reliability.
Smooth Airflow Operation
Something that is often forgotten about on high performance ceiling fans is the way the air flows and the noise created. With a high performance fan the airflow can be either laminar or turbulent. Smooth laminar flow is far more pleasant on the eyes and skin as well as more efficient compared to uncomfortable turbulent buffeting airflow. This is made possible by the slow moving blade rotation, balanced motors and blades, and having the lowest speed of all our models at just 65 rpm. This is the nirvana of airflow characteristics – a slow gentle stirring action which is nevertheless powerful.
Solid Wooden Blades Construction
The blades are CNC machine-carved from Firmiana Simplex hardwood, commonly called the Chinese Parasol Tree which is light and strong similar to balsa. Firmiana is used for making furniture and musical instruments and is fast growing in sustainable forests and the blades are hand-finished and balanced to perfection with a resilient painted finish. It is a very strong and warp-proof hardwood but also very lightweight. The motor and finish are damp location approved for salty or humid environments such as by the sea. With this fan you can just relax and experience the spring breeze without any of the fuss or distraction from the fan itself.
Low Noise Silent Performance
The Zephyr Propeller has been tested with noise measurements conducted at the German VDE testing and certification institute in Offenbach. The lower limit for the laboratory measurement is 32 dB(A) for the sound power LW and 15 dB(A) for the sound pressure LP at 3m away. Since many ceiling fans are published on the market with one or the other value, we state the measured noise values both as sound power LW and as sound pressure LP 3m. Results for the Zephyr LED lab testing are :
Quality That Counts – Lifetime Motor Warranty
The Zephyr Propeller comes with a 2.4G wi fi 6-speed remote control that gives flexible setup for pairing one or more fans to one remote. The fan is totally quiet, very efficient and extremely reliable. Each motor is hand-tested on all speeds in the factory. The stylish design with the hidden slimline very compact motor make this model very popular in many countries where it is sold under different brand names but usually with only a 10 year warranty. We have increased the specification and hence can offer it with a Lifetime Motor Warranty. This is without doubt one of the best quality, best value, best looking ceiling fans that we sell.
Variations of the Zephyr Propeller are taking the world by storm and it has proved to be very popular in Asia, the Middle East and USA. Now we have made it available to the 240 volt market and our customers just love them. Why settle for anything less? Just compare the quality, design, reliability and performance with other fans for this price. It is a choice you will never regret as you enjoy years of pleasure!
Zephyr Propeller Ceiling Fan Finishes & Sizes
The Zephyr Propeller is available in the following finishes for both the housing and blades.
- Matching housing canopy, drop rod and cover plate metal finishes – Brushed chrome, matt black lacquer, matt white lacquer and brushed brass.
- Blade size – Medium 60″/152cm diameter blade sweep
- Propeller blade finishes – Oak grey wash, light wood, matt black, matt white, brushed white. NB: The style of the brushed white finish is to show the grain with a slightly “rough sawn” finish. If you require a smooth finish then go for the white lacquer or the regular Zephyr fan.
- Longer drop rods – Available in 24″/61cm and 40″/100cm in all motor finishes – see separate listing here.
Propeller Features & BenefitsBeautiful stunning style and finish with great choice of finishes.
- Hidden slimline compact high-efficiency low-energy EC/DC brushless inverter driven, patented motor.
- Breeze assured – 100% laminar flow from slow rpm with no uncomfortable turbulent airflow.
- Totally silent, compact and powerful brushless EMC motor with no airflow noise – perfect for bedrooms where you hear every tiny noise.
- 3 Non-warp solid strong hardwood finger-jointed milled and hand-balanced blades to within 5 g tolerance with a painted finish. appearance
- Remote control – 2.4G 6-speed with reverse and wall cradle. Fully configurable zoning and pairing.
- Drop rod and mounting kit included.
- Longer drop-rods available up to 3m – see separate listing Longer drop rods
- Balanced motor and blades to avoid wobbles.
- Blade pitch 13°.
- Weight 7 kg.
- Voltage 240V – 50 HZ.
- Airflow at max speed: 11,700 m3/h using 28 W at 125 RPM.
- Super Efficient – 27% higher than the regular Zephyr of the same size due to better blade shape.
- Fan speeds: Speed 1=50 rpm, speed 2=61rpm, speed 3=81rpm, speed 4=98rpm, speed 5=117rpm, speed 6=125rpm
- Coverage area: Small 15-20m2, medium 25-35m2
- Lifetime Warranty on motor, 1 year on the remote controls and rest of fan.
- Max angle for sloped ceilings is 16°. It can be increased to 40 ° by a minor modification – please call for details.
- 3 Year rust-proof warranty for the finish.
- Damp and sea climate use – see below.
- ENERGY STAR © – Low energy certified.
- US UL & EC, CE and German GS certifications.
- Delivery is by courier within 2-3 days in the UK or 7 days if not in stock in the UK and usually free (apart from NI, parts of Scotland, IOW etc) and £16 to mainland Europe delivered by DHL from our German warehouse in 3-4 days.
Differences Between The Zephyr Propeller and Regular Models
The differences are the Propeller version has:
- Slightly thicker blades – 85mm vs 75mm
- No upward blade bend
- More twist in the blades
- Only available in 60″/152cm size
- Pointed blade tips
- Smoother curve flow from tip-to-tip
- More efficient blade shape moves 27% more air than the regular 60″/152cm Zephyr
Outdoor Ceiling Fan – Use by Sea and in Damp Conditions
The Zephyr Propeller is also rated for damp and sea climate use. This means that the motor is suitable for use in outside damp, humid and sea-salt climate locations provided the fan is kept covered (no direct water, non-IP rated). The rust-proof finish has a warranty of 3 years. It is also ideal for conservatories that get cold and damp in the winter or seaside condos, and is popular on boats or ships (needs a voltage regulator).
Wall Control for Hotels & Restaurants – New 2024!
Whilst a remote handset with a wall bracket is fine for domestic use it becomes a problem for hotels and restaurants where handsets can easily get lost or stolen adding to maintenance costs.
The COHZWC is a brand new design surface-mounted wall control that requires no mains supply (2 x AAA batteries) and so can be placed anywhere in the room. It has all the functions of the remote control ie 6-speed, forward/reverse, light on/off, dimming, sleep timer and pairing. Thisis now available and can be easily retrofitted to an existing Zephyr. For more info please see the listing here.
The Most Efficient Ceiling Fan Tested By US Government
The 110v sister version of the Zephyr Propeller has the same motor and has become one of the best selling designer ceiling fans in the USA. It is one of only a few to be awarded the Energy Star Most Efficient ceiling fan for energy usage by the US government Environmental Protection Agency. This independent body tested it to give an efficiency of 1,158 cubic foot a minute/watt which is 2-3 times most other brands.
“Worth Every Penny”!
Our customers love this fan too – see what they are saying. Click on image to go to the TrustPilot site.
More Information
Delivery is by courier within 2-3 days in the UK (free) or Europe (£20).
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ergy savings over an AC motor for the same airflow
A Godsend – Toby Dalton (verified owner) –
This fan was a life saver for us in the recent hot weather as our bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling that gets very hot. This worked really well and was also very quiet.
I love the grey oak blades – Madison Brown (verified owner) –
I chose this finish over the walnut and light wood of the main Zephyr and am very happy that I did as it looks brilliant. A real touch of class!
Just Beautiful – Sarah Clayton (verified owner) –
This fan looks more beautiful than the photos. The light wood finish and black motor as simply stunning.
A quality product – Graham Ainsworth (verified owner) –
My Dad is a qualified electrician and commented on the quality of this product. Everything about it speaks of quality.
Good service – Tim Kensley (verified owner) –
The motor was making a slight ticking noise and so Henley Fan replaced it straight away without any fuss which solved the issue as we needed a silent fan in our bedroom.
Excellent Product – Peter Lincoln (verified owner) –
Everything about this product is excellent. Well worth the money, I will definitely be buying some more.
Disappointed – April Connolly (verified owner) –
I had high expectations of this fan and was disappointed. The delivery was late and one of the blades was damaged which Niki sent us a replacement for but was annoying as it delayed us having it working quickly in the heatwave.
Stunning! – Tim Watson (verified owner) –
Such a beautiful design, style and finish with lovely curves!
The Best Ceiling Fan Ever – Mike Eve (verified owner) –
Over the years I have bought many ceiling fans but this one is definitely the best one. A lot of careful thought and design has gone into it and the result is impressive. Well done Henley Fan!
It’s a work of art! – Thomas Atherton (verified owner) –
I really love the carved blades they are almost like a sculpture. The flowing lines and curves are really beautiful to look at and matched by an equally impressive performance.
They Work Impressively – Richard Digby (verified owner) –
I put 4 of these in my restaurant which already had AC and the improvement was amazing. I set the AC to be warmer saving money and the customers comment on the improvement too.
Brilliant, better than expected! – Tina Colebrook (verified owner) –
I am very happy with my choice. The Zephyr looks great and works great and is so quiet in my lounge.
Simple, effective style – Tom Stephens (verified owner) –
This was one of my better investments and makes my small office so much more comfortable on hot days.
A godsend for my hot apartment – Sara Gabrowski (verified owner) –
I couldn’t get airflow through my apartment as the windows are all on one side. This does the trick wonderfully and now I can work and sleep in a pleasant temperature instead of feeling cooked all the time.
Perfect for my restaurant – Toby Robinson (verified owner) –
I bought 6 of these for my restaurant and they work a treat. We have air conditioning but it was making the food cold leading to complaints. With the fans we have turned the AC to low, saved a load on the electric and have more comfortable customers.