🔴 BRAND NEW DeWalt Jobsite Fan TESTED

The NEW DCE512B was released with virtually no PR or marketing from DeWalt - let's compare it to the previous DCE511B model! Jobsite fans are handy to keep you cool and DeWalt is known for having one of the best.
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[@PhillyFixed]

Sorry, forgot links in the description initially. Added! Unfortunately that Old Fan + 5aH Bundle went from $119 to $258...

[@marauder2525]

OUCH!!!

[@natesmodelreveiwsetc.9626]

oh man thats priced up to milwaukees price point but luckily I got the bare tool which was the old model on my birthday and it was 99 at lowes and I never regret buying it and after this review Im keeping mine and sticking to the dce 511b better than the dce 512b

[@oxnardadrianlopez6684]

Yes I noticed they skyrocketed up to $258 with battery. Oh well. I enjoyed the video anyway.

[@hothsurvivor]

It looks like you can't tilt the old fan as far up with the 5ah because of the depth of the fan housing in the back

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

@@hothsurvivor With the 5Ah? Did you mean to say 9Ah?

[@Harleyforever20]

I just bought the new model yesterday. I do appreciate your time and effort in making this video! So far, I like it. The absence of a extension cord jack does not matter to me. I guess Dewalt figures that the customers that buy these, probably have a few batteries. What matters to me most is portability AND ability to resist a rain shower. I’ll be using mine outside on the patio cooking out. I bought mine at Home Depot for about $100.

[@MrTommy001]

I just bought the DCE512B fan today (8/14/24), and the "knock out" is gone as well. I actually don't care about the 120v plug not being in it because I will use this fan for creating a breeze on me when doing mobile ham radio stuff in my p/u. I bought this fan BECAUSE it's cordless. My truck is a diesel and you're not supposed to idle diesels for long periods of time. So far, with today's truck test, I'm happy with this fan. It will never see a construction site (unless I drive by one). Your vid is interesting, especially the "fresh water washdown" at the end. 🤣

[@michaelt779]

I think the new one is much better. 26% is a massive jump in cfm. If I need a plug-in option I have a box fan that literally blows this thing away.

[@tsl7881]

Yeah, a $20 box fan is better than these and $40 lasko windmachine blows the box fan away. These are personal fans only. I use my little ryobi as a welding smoke remover.

[@zero-ol2nt]

One thing you could do if you want the newer model is just do not turn it up to max power and find the equal setting of the old one that provides 500cfm. This might give you closer battery comparison and if you wanted the extra power just turn it up all the way 🤔

[@tonytooltime5373]

I just got the 511 (old) and no battery came with it. I never saw one that comes with a battery, OH well. I use the cord pretty much all the time anyway. When I need a battery I just use a 1.5ah! I can't believe they made the 512 (new) w/o a corded option! Thanks for the videos! 🔨👍😁👍🔧

[@christophercrawford2736]

I also got the 511 without a battery a couple years ago on sale at $79. I often use it with Flexvolt batteries to run all day but I also use a cord often too. Pretty disappointing that they removed that.

[@trevorsaunders1420]

I found the old fan on clearance (50$) and take it everywhere. It’s not the most powerful but I do utilize all the functions (mounting, corded and hooks). I live in CO so the low cfm isn’t a huge problem… seems like they dropped the ball leaving out the old features. Great vid!

[@ggsdude1]

Its all so people in the dewalt line buy more batteries, having the plug in option limits them from selling more stuff. All marketing for money

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

@@ggsdude1 Spot on.

[@benredmond8271]

I’ll keep the old. I like to be able to plug mine in.

[@xavierhart2461]

You can lol

[@danoesq2]

I got the newer one and it was a tough decision. One thing is the old one is harder to find now, costs more and doesn't come with the battery. I love the fact the older version has an A/C adapter, but the new one is more powerful and you can always get a plug in fan if your near an outlet. I've got multiple batteries, so the drain isn't much of an issue for me. The other slight negative on the older one is you can't charge the battery if it's plugged in. I don't usually use it on full speed, but it's nice to know I have the option. It's a tough call either way. Great review.

[@jeremysuit6957]

I just bought the new dewalt 20v fan for work I love it honestly it will last 5 hours on high with a 5ah xr battery!! Great investment imma use it for camping an around the house this winter I'll use it when I heat my house to blow hot air around

[@marauder2525]

GREAT information and even BETTER PRESENTATION!!! WOW!!! That is so unlike DeWalt. I bought my hybrid fan 3 months ago with a free battery. My reason is different...The heat index was 110 degrees here yesterday and is 110 degrees again today. I have some massive output fans for that. I bought the Dewalt fan because I live in hurricane country. You can use a generator (and use very little electricity) or the battery to run this fan after a hurricane or anything else knocks out your power. The battery also makes the fan very mobile. So, I need the hybrid. Thanks for the info...

[@georgedavall9449]

Well said! I’m seeing a bit of a trend here,with DeWalt cheapening out some? And I am NOT against DeWalt, in fact own quite a few Dewalt tools. I think this is a silly omission on DeWalt’s part, to leave off 120 volt plug in. 🤔🙄🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jeremyf5853]

I really appreciate the time you took to make this review. I was not terribly disappointed to see the power plug go as I’d likely never use it (though having the option would be nice). I was however terribly disappointed to see the tripod mount removed! Why DeWalt decided to make a new fan with key features removed is beyond me. I still want the higher fan speed and may go with the newer model…

[@PhillyFixed]

Yeah, obviously a cost-saving move and I guess they are banking on folks like yourself that will forego those features in favor of more airflow. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@attachmount613]

We make a magnetic mounting bracket for the DCE511 fan that uses the 1/4-20 threaded hole. It is a decent seller. Many folks seem to be using these for HVAC work and at mfg assembly stations. Mostly mounted overhead. I personally use the 120V outlet during hotel overnights. I love to have a fan when sleeping.

[@jeremysuit6957]

The new fan is a tank!!

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Ive been running my AC fan for the past 5 years continuously

[@ToolReviewZone]

That's pretty damn cool, thanks for the info!!

[@georgedavall9449]

Way to go David M, and of course you Jim! Wow DeWalt, what the ‘bleep’ were you thinking? Not making it hybrid is a big miss, IMO! No go! Thanks Jim! 👏🏻👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸

[@duncdunc76]

Good review man👍 I gotta agree the removal of the plug was a big miss. I use mine all the time plugged in at the house and then with batteries when im out working or camping and dont have access to electricity. Its nice to have one versatile fan that saves me from wasting battery cycles by plugging it in when I can. Im a Dewalt platform guy and Dewalt tools do serve me well professionally. Im guessing that the feature removal is probably typical cost cutting by the bean counters to keep a unit at a price point while still maintaining profit margin with the increasing costs of manufacturing. So many companies do it unfortunately when they focus too much on price point and not enough on the products consumer desired capability.

[@jetsetjoey]

DeWalt is notorious for taking one step forward (increased CFM) & two steps backward (deleted AC power option & mounting option)!! The guy, who signs off on the final product release should be tarred & feathered...

[@CP-ok1gv]

Or just fired.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

@@CP-ok1gv that seems more logical 🤣

[@danieldurnin959]

I beg to differ. They obviously did some research and found that not many tradesmen/women buy battery powered fans for job sites and then plug them into mains power. Also, I really can’t see anyone mounting this fan on a camera tripod on a building site. They took away features that weren’t needed/used and added more power.

[@Skullsniper21]

@@danieldurnin959the 5/8 and 1/4 mounts were very useful. I’m a fire sprinkler tech and I can grab 5/8 rod, a beam clamp and hook it anywhere. I frequently pound a 5/8 rod into the ground and put the work light on it.

[@tsl7881]

Now it is just an expensive little fan made of a hunk of plastic and a dc motor.

[@thetoolmat8632]

old one runs for a very very long time on battery, i never use it on high at all,. we have many, and I mean many…Highly recommend the old one

[@mountainmanjim6366]

I use mine plugged in all the time. One of the greatest assets of this fan

[@jamesgarrison7397]

Even Ryobi's fan has the corded feature, this new fan is a NO GO for me!!!

[@eclecticgentleman]

I'm curious if the newer model fan could be retrofited onto the older base. That would give you the best of both worlds

[@p24t]

And now we know why there was no marketing for it. Wonder if they discovered some safety issue with the previous, maybe people were testing their IP rating while it was on line power.

[@Joethetoolguy]

12 fits on the OG. Hate that the new fan isn’t hybrid.

[@juanc5149]

At first I thought you were talking about 12v but now I realize you mean 12ah.

[@TheSirPotato]

I was under the impression that both the 9 and 12 ah were the same size, like the 6ah 20v and the 8ah 20v with the 21700 cells

[@PhillyFixed]

You're probably right, I just don't have a 12!

[@rtz549]

If the Bauer is the same as the Riobi; means harbor freight stuff is built in the Milwaukee factories.

[@ToolShow]

Jim, can you measure the width of the battery bay? I'm looking for even a few mm difference. The 15AH battery will NOT work in the 511B, so I'm wondering if they gave it enough room for the 15AH in the 512B. Thanks!

[@PhillyFixed]

Sorry Rob, the bases are completely identical at 3.60" wide for the battery slot. I think that's why the new one has a filler plate where the extension cord plug was, it's literally the same plastic mold for the base.

[@alfredlopez2195]

How do you have the 15AH battery already can you send me a link where I can get my own I’ve been looking everywhere

[@carterscustomrods]

The 15ah were around for a while, but everyone is sold out online and in my local area that I consider credible. Supposedly, it's a similar situation to their warranty issues they had, where the bad batches of 5ah batteries from 2019/2020/2021 had a 6 month backorder due to the lack of availability for their cells. (They will tell you it's a wait list, but it's not hard to convince them to send you a replacement... but the replacement is of the same batch lmao... ugh... ) Dewalt was 90% of my tool lineup until mid-2020. Now, I'm only 10-15% Dewalt. It broke my heart to see how they started to take that all too familiar path that so many companies take. The path where once their sales hit record numbers and exceed their estimates, they then bring out cheapened versions of tools, (some will be the same model number, but a different 'type number') and sling our lower quality with impossible to achieve claims based upon copying other tools concepts. Next thing you know, Dewalt has become a Ryobi quality tier. Can you tell I'm bitter about this??? Lol. Fookin' Stanley Black and Decker!!! Bastards! Luckily if this didn't happen, I'd never have given Bosch a 2nd look. I'd have just used Makitas and called it a day. But Bosch has jumped way ahead in quality and ingenuity since they went from the worst 18v battery, to the best 18v battery. I mean, Bosch's batteries used to be so bad, and tools so creative that other companies copied the 💩 out I'd their tools. Come next year, or 2023 at the latest, Bosch will take the throne for cordless tools. They're actually listening to people... weird, right? So keep an eye out. Their profactor line is really beyond everything that is below Festool levels. I've been ridiculously impressed since I got on their platform. And next year, they will be releasing tools that will make people think "Why has that not always been done that way???" I'm Mr Carter, and thanks for coming to my TedTalk 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@alfredlopez2195]

@@carterscustomrods hey Mr Carter I currently own a Dewalt Skilsaw , sawzall, and a grinder all 60v with 9ah flexvolt battery. I was looking to grab a 15ah battery because my grinder eats through the 9ah battery pretty quickly.

[@carterscustomrods]

@Alfred Lopez sadly, that's the grinder game... an angle grinder should automatically come with a backpack style battery giving 100ah lol. They will all eat the juice from a battery in record time. To be honest, I don't know what tasks you are doing, but is a 60v a necessity? I mean, a 15ah at 60v will be equal to a 20v with a 5ah battery. And a 5ah with 20v is like 20 minutes of super heavy grinding. However, the 9ah with a 20v xr will go almost twice as far. So unless you are using it to cut through 2in rebar or grinding railroad tracks into knife blades, you might want to consider a 20v grinder? I know myself, and others were duped by ghe Flexvolts when they first came out (and not just how every battery was a dud with the first run lol). We all thought "A 6ah, at 60v wow!!" But we did not read the fine print to see that at 60v, it was a 2ah battery. So every flexvolt we'd use would burn through those 6ah in no time. So for angle grinders, if using it a lot, you will want several batteries... like 6 of them... and have them cycling on a fast charger. Because even a 15ah will likely not be near enough and considering its only 1ah (at 60v) stringer then the 12ah, I cannot justify the price and weight difference. So I'd rather wait until the 12ah goes on sale, and get a couple of those.

[@sharklopez8762]

Thank you I was wondering if I could splash my fan with water and clean it

[@kirovfactory]

thanks for the review. just about to buy a dewalt fan for the summer here down under. One deal breaker for me to decide not to wait for the new one is the tripod coupling. I'll get the old one soon

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I use 9ah and 12ah flexvolt batteries all the time on my fan for long 2 plus day run times @Philly Fixed

[@michaelhuskey3225]

Excellent comparison. I love your style and look forward to watching all of your videos. God bless you, as well.

[@VanillaGorilla502]

I’ve got one of the older models that I plug in to the back of my 4Runner via a short extension cord when driving to cool my K9.

[@randomstuffwithnofluff7472]

I never once used the AC cord feature on my DeWalt "portable" fan in the two years of owning it, I ended up giving it to my brother for the new version and never looked back. I needed the higher cfm to blow out the heat in my campervan at dusk in the summer. I guess everyone has their own needs.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Great video Jim. I dislike it when the company does the ole remove the neat features on the new model trick as well. Just a side note, the water ingress is a problem later with corrosion, not so much immediately noticeable most of the time. Just wanted to mention that. It will be interesting to know if corrosion sets in and caused issues down the road! God Bless!

[@PhillyFixed]

Good point! I might pop the bottom cover off to see how it looks and post a short or something.

[@dalebabbitt6185]

No hybrid, I'm out!!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@ericmothman7107]

I got a few drops on mine wiping it and it stopped working on new model ! I have worst luck with dewalt I want their products to be good and keep buying and I have issues.

[@dannyhunter607]

Just buy the 20v x 110v adapter for the fan. I got one from some dropship site thats been working fine for years

[@W3TFART]

Thanks just saw this new fan and needed to know if it was better then my 511

[@pettypendergrass8596]

Dewalt removing the A/C adapter was a smart move for their company. Now you MUST buy a Dawalt battery.

[@peterhamilton7218]

To me, this only makes sense if the new model sells for much less money. Down there around say .... $49.99... because although the Craftsman is laid out differently, it has all of the features of the older DeWalt fan, while also being advertised at having 650cfm... It's currently $49 at Lowes. The Kobalt 24v is basically an imitation of the DeWalt. Has all the same features and controls, in basically the same spots. Rated at 600cfm and regularly goes on sale for $49.99. DeWalt must have had a slew of failures or warranty replacements for a few of those things and so they chose to do away with them. That would explain both the missing features and the silent release.

[@randomrazr]

its marketing. they want u to buy more batteries

[@mattjaxdad8693]

@@randomrazr Either buy more batteries or have less returns from people running 24hrs a day plugged in. I suspect both.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

@@randomrazr umm.... They are a CORDLESS power tool platform and always have been......

[@PFab]

Well it looks like you did have a video on this fan. Yours was very detailed.

[@texasman45]

My question is, when it’s 100°+ outside, how good does it feel and how close does it have to be to you to keep you from pouring sweat all over the place? Also, does dewalt offer a 20” version of this fan that takes a chord and battery like the ryobi hybrid 20” fan?

[@PhillyFixed]

If you can find a fan that keeps me from pouring sweat when it's 100 degrees out, I will buy it immediately! 😅

[@Wootangtw]

Yeah… I just bought that newer model yesterday at Lowe’s… 129.00 without battery or charger… it’s a good fan… but my gosh… must have gold in it somewhere…. Lol

[@jasonreid8705]

Personally I would trade the plug in option for more wind power. This fan lasts a very long time on battery power and I have never really plugged mine in, even tho I can. I also have never used the tripod option. Dewalt has probably done their research and found out that most people feel the same way.

[@tsl7881]

Like when walmart.only sells one option of a product and it's their brand.

[@mos8541]

Bro! when u were sprayin the water direct into the motor , I was like that is SOOO wrong abusin a tool like that...while I was LOL the whole time. I agree 100% and wonder wtf was DeWalt thinking REMOVING features?! wtf does that? pretty big dewalt fan , not quite a purist, as like you, I have loved Makita since teen years. Also own/use professionally Bosch.

[@tsl7881]

Quite a few electrical products will work when wet. Its when they dry out and the green crusties start,.then is when it is usually ruined. I would not hose down a $200 battery.

[@JohnDoe-ho7pd]

The old one looks like the better buy.

[@rockbreadbobo]

How must hour the new fan run with 20 v 5ah battery

[@albertvanharn6789]

Does the 12ah flexvolt fit in the fan?

[@nerdymra8252]

Great review! If you want the "old" fan and can wait, get it on a hack. Cost $53 not too long ago at HD 🤓👍

[@bt5252]

Would love to, but he’s saying they’re discontinuing it. Try looking for it.

[@loucifer323]

They have plenty of the gen 1 in my Lowe's I have both the craftsman and dewalt the dewalt is more quiet than the craftsman the craftsman says it has more cfm but they both feel the same but for 50 dollars I'm going to buy another craftsman for emergency in case the power goes out on a real hot day at least I'll be able to sleep

[@nerdymra8252]

@@loucifer323 As I am replying to you I have my two DeWalt fans drying walls I just painted 🤓👍

[@loucifer323]

@@nerdymra8252 Nice

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Got my dad one last year, bought mine this year...didn't even realize when I bought it that it was a new model and was missing the plug, just assumed it was the same as my dad's. Went to find the plug in and was like, where did it go!? Had to ask my dad what model number his was and that's how I figured out they changed things.

[@tsl7881]

They don't tell you things like that on the box. Probably a surprise for other people too. The mount costs pennies, the AC is usually a built in wall wart and does cost more to add, but they molded a place to put it and decided to delete it.

[@seahawksforever9504]

I've been looking into these fans for working inside my vehicle. So far it seems the Dewalt is the best to get. I do not need a plug-in. If I can plug it in, I would rather get a high-velocity fan but we are talking about portability with high cfm. It doesn't make sense to have a plug-in for portability if you think about it lol. I saw this on sale for $99 at Home Depot, Ace, and Amazon right now. I will be picking it up tomorrow. Thanks for hosing down your dewalt! Now I know it can be used in the rain but I don't see why I would have a fan on when it rains! haha

[@toolnerd]

Sounds like your just blowing air in Philly! 🤣🤣🤓🤓 just kidding nice job! 😎😎🤓🤓

[@FirstLastOne]

3:07 The last thing I would want on such a small and portable fan is an extension cord being connect to it. I've got five different 120v fans around the shop and office and the little DCE512 goes everywhere while the 120v fans stay put. Also, doubt I will miss the threaded pod mounts as the last thing I need is a fan going nuts on a tripod. FYI, I have the DeWALT DCV581H vacuum and while I like it over the DCV580H because it has the option to plug it into 120v, I have only used it with 120v a couple of times.

[@tsl7881]

There are a lot of fans sold on a stand.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have the dce511b and love it I will have to go grab the new one looks like the new one isn't a hybrid looks like battery only @Philly fixed

[@tsl7881]

I'm on a job, my 4 dewalt batteries are drained, I need the one in the fan. Dewalt says go green and save the planet, buy more batteries.

[@hankandrox]

I have the old one and I’ll keep it!! It’s draws less and last longer! I can plug mine in to 120v. Not possible with the new one. The difference in fan speed isn’t worth the trade offs for me.

[@geektarded]

Do they have an adapter you can buy that slides into the battery slot?

[@PhillyFixed]

Unfortunately not, only Metabo HPT has a device like that. I believe at one point DeWalt had a 120V (60Vx2) AC adapter for their Flexvolt miter saw, but that was specific to that tool.

[@michaela3330]

Great video! I wonder if you turn dow the power a bit to level with the old model, will it still be louder?

[@stevengreen7484]

Do you know if there is any kind of adapter I could buy to convert it to plug in for when I’m around a outlet?

[@PhillyFixed]

Unfortunately, the only brand that makes one for cordless tools is Metabo HPT. DeWalt made a specific one for their old 120V Flexvolt miter saw, but that only worked on that one tool.

[@loucifer323]

The 15amp is the same height as the 9amp and 12amp it's just longer

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Looks like the neting design on the rear of the fan housing is different on the new model as well as looks like the new model is not as wide from the front of the fan to the rear of the housing compared to the older model @Philly Fixed

[@glenarseneau1231]

I like the way Milwaukee did theirs, has an adapter to plug in, I personally don’t like the extension cord who wants to lug one around I think that’s where Milwaukee wins

[@PhillyFixed]

See I'm on the other side, I feel like it's just another AC adapter to lose, or not have handy when you need it...

[@atrainace114]

No doubt, why have an extra part? Its easier to plug unplug whenever. Let's be honest your probably already carrying a cord around anyways if your in the trades and if not. You dont have to carry around a cord just use batteries. Milwaukee fail. Dont get me wrong in saying that I use milwaukee as well.

[@glenarseneau1231]

@@atrainace114 yes I’m a plumber if it already has a cord no need to carry one 👍, also its very convenient to use in a house small cord less tripping hazard, I own 2 Milwaukee fans 1 in my truck and 1 in my bedroom

[@promo130]

Indeed, the milwaukee is great

[@promo130]

@@atrainace114 all cordless no need for cords

[@FWtravels]

Removing the Plug-in option is not an improvement 👎

[@sus888]

My dewalt battery is 18v, can I use it on dewalt 20v fan? thanks

[@PhillyFixed]

Are you in Europe, or do you have the old stem-type 18V battery?

[@sus888]

@@PhillyFixed In Australia, all my dewalt batteries are XR 18v. Thinking of buying dewant fan 20v on Amazon, thanks.

[@PhillyFixed]

@@sus888 you're good to go - the US market "20V Max" is the same as the 18V in the rest of the world. The 20V is misleading marketing that the rest of the world won't allow, haha.

[@jeffharro1]

So they can save money and sell more batteries..

[@PhillyFixed]

Yup!

[@thetoolmat8632]

bingo

[@ggsdude1]

Exactly what I thought...

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Or just use batteries u already have

[@originalstapes]

Some job environments don't allow extension cords. This eliminated any chance for this and made it universally accepted. It's a negative and a positive.

[@blazed2571]

How long will the fan stay on with the 9ah battery? Also how long does it take to charge the battery?

[@PhillyFixed]

Good questions! I will try to cover this soon!

[@juanc5149]

Lowe’s is advertising that this is a dual voltage fan that can use both 12v or 20v batteries. Can you try using a 12v battery?

[@PhillyFixed]

Will do!

[@nunez1313]

Yes definitely want to know this as well.

[@PhillyFixed]

I just tried and confirmed that a 12V does NOT fit in either the old or new fan, unfortunately.

[@nunez1313]

Is that the new one from Lowes or home Depot. Lowes says it's both maybe it's just a Lowe's thing and not a home Depot thing? Here is the link. www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-12V-20V-MAX-Cordless-Jobsite-Fan/5002187077

[@juanc5149]

Maybe they got the description wrong this time.

[@juanc5149]

@11:43. Welp, that warranty is voided.

[@atrainace114]

Is the new one 12/20v that's what the description says. Was the old one able to utalize 12v batteries

[@PhillyFixed]

Unfortunately no, someone else spotted that in a comment and I tried :/ Maybe a Lowe's version? This one was from HD.

[@Funnyguy-pb6mh]

I recently bought a 512 and returned it for the 511 incase the battery dies. Maybe I should have switched fan motors 🤔

[@gb52]

DeWalt or someone should DEFINITELY make a 20V battery to mains adaptor, would be really useful !

[@EvilBMW]

They never will, they make more money selling batteries.

[@Runescape.]

@@stevebabiak6997 you might be able to, but voltage isnt the problem. amps is, these tools use a large amp draw. i doubt a 20v wall wart could provide it. sorry to bust your bubble

[@stevebabiak6997]

@@Runescape. - the current draw is high, and a wall wart supply won’t deliver high currents. Having said that, there are power supplies that are capable of delivering high currents. Those power supplies certainly won’t be as compact as a wall wart. And even with one of those high current power supplies, some tools will have a high surge current that might exceed what a power supply might deliver. So such a set up can’t be expected to run 100% of tools; but it’s possible to run some tools in this manner.

[@reaperreaper5098]

@@Runescape. A few people have modified dead 18V batts with small benchtop power supplies to make AC adapters, and other than the bulk that comes from being a DIY solution, they work really well.

[@tsl7881]

Inside the 511 is a wall wart, milwaukee has theirs outside. Current draw from this fan is relatively low and predictable, just like a light, but a power tool can request dozens of amps from a battery. Who would stop you from using an adapter for a fan on a tool and burn one or the other up? A high current adapter gets expensive.

[@mattjaxdad8693]

Have you or anyone on here removed that plate to see if there is anything behind it on the new model?

[@PhillyFixed]

I have not and I actually don't have the new model anymore to check... I assume it's a different circuit board that doesn't have the 120VAC transformer on it.

[@mattjaxdad8693]

@@PhillyFixed I would assume the same but in the past I have pulled similar panels that still had all the contents behind them. There are knockouts (plastic pieces) on dashboards and extra buttons on electric key remotes for your car with the whole circuit in place. All you have to do is add the switch. I know it seems crazy but I have seen things time and time again like that.

[@bradyknowzbest1149]

Arent the 9 and 12ah batteries the same size? They just use better higher capacity cells in the 12ah

[@PhillyFixed]

It's entirely possible, I've just don't have one to confirm...

[@robertbarcus1963]

I would like to see a tear down of the front grill, so I can clean it after using it minus spraying it with a hose. These things are filthy after using for days on end. I use mine in my rv for sleeping and it gets dusty real quick.

[@shelbyedward2506]

There's 4 Phillips screws that are on the back of the fan that hold the front guard on. It's a light fit to get out once unscrewed. E clip for blade. Two t10 screws hold the back motor cover on. Two silver Phillips hold the motor in.

[@shelbyedward2506]

Tight fit

[@tensazero]

Hey Jim, is that a plastic or metal blade? I have the older version so I can use one over the other. The tripod mount is not used. The AC feature is useful. I like the CFM of the new one. For less features but a slight cfm increase.... The new model better drop in real price very quickly and lower than $60. You'd have to compare it to other units that have the AC features for that price. Those are, Ridgid and especially Ryobi.

[@PhillyFixed]

Plastic blade!

[@slayerspam]

Thank you for hosing down ur fan for us lol. I have to work in the rain in the pnw so it's helpful to know

[@PhillyFixed]

Water dripped out when I picked it up after it sat in my garage for a couple of weeks, haha. But still works fine!

[@galvanizedgnome]

I just got the old one in the mail.

[@BernardoLemuz-e2z]

Nice video thanks

[@mychan3734]

Thx for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽

[@devilfcm]

Dewalt removed main socket probably because safty reasons. When fan is connected to the main is not waterproof at all and can be danger. Not for everybody it is clear:)

[@iloveknives75]

Boooo, on no plug option. That’s a no brainer feature. It’s mandatory on my fans and lights. Like why even put out a new one with LESS features, lol?

[@Josh-vk9gs]

Is the new fan brushless?

[@PhillyFixed]

It is not

[@Zhen-Lin-CHN]

11:44 The battery lights suddenly turned on, something was wrong?😂

[@PhillyFixed]

Haha, didn't notice that!

[@tsl7881]

I wouldn't be spraying my expensive battery. If it started raining on my fan I would put it away or move it.

[@williamwitkowski4831]

nice review. except I kinda noticed. no videos mention the size of the fans weather they are 9inch 10inch ect ect ect it would be helpful if you guys did this

[@PhillyFixed]

Thanks for the feedback! Will include that in any future fan reviews.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Great video 😎😍😎😍😎

[@puddytat62]

Went up in a big big way. $250 + for same kit.

[@konadayz426]

Lowe's has the dce511b for $34.67. Got 2 of um

[@shermanwilliams7724]

Cave of Man Tools bro haha nice video

[@CP-ok1gv]

What if I just put a bigger blade on my first gen.

[@PhillyFixed]

I guess you could, but would it fit?

[@azraeldoom666]

Why did they take out the AC mains? Because they want you to buy batteries of course - AC Lead vs Battery huge price difference.

[@ronniedaniels4587]

Great review!

[@christophercrawford2736]

I was about ready to immediately go buy one upon finding out it was a newer model with a higher CFM. But then they got rid of the A/C corded option AND the tripod mount?! I sometimes use it corded and I have it on a tripod 90% of the time. I’ll stick with the old one. I want a second fan but if I do get a second fan, it’ll be another one of the DC511B

[@MoneyManHolmes]

I wish I could find a short, light duty extension cord that would fit mine for use around the house. They all seem to have multiple outlets on the end and won’t fit into the opening.

[@christophercrawford2736]

@@MoneyManHolmes oh yeah if you’re trying to find a short one, that might be a problem. Maybe just make your own.

[@eduardomayoral2497]

Howbout getting the new model and swapping the casing 🤔that way u still have the tripod mount and ac connection with a stronger motor

[@christophercrawford2736]

@@eduardomayoral2497 if I really needed it, then I would. For now, a second fan was just a nice to have and not a necessity.

[@elvis7094]

Whoa hold the presses! A Dewalt that comes with a 5ver?!?! 😱 Go Birds training camp!!!

[@mrunpopularopinion334]

Idk dewalt seems like they have gone down in quality more like rigid or craftsman level

[@shermanwilliams7724]

Love ur pizza reviews

[@PhillyFixed]

Ok that one went over my head...

[@shermanwilliams7724]

@@PhillyFixed 😂 u resemble Dave Portnoy who is the barstool sports guy, but he does pizza reviews on KZbin.

[@PhillyFixed]

@@shermanwilliams7724 Haha, I've never gotten that one before but I do love El Presidente's one bite reviews

[@loucifer4205]

If I were dewalt I would break out the polygraph and test the guy who is in charge of product management and test to see is he working for another company behind SBD back like Milwaukee

[@robertcasey3528]

Friend of mine has the old one just got it from Home Depot for $99. Eehhhhh. That's all I can say about it. I think the Ridgid is a better buy. Video - 👍

[@ometofu]

no one put fan on tripod... but no AC is a big miss... they should also put usb and light on everything by now.. wait for type 3

[@PhillyFixed]

Yeah but being able to use a 1/4-20 bolt is kinda nice. Agree that one isn't a big deal though. I like the USB idea!

[@theperfectpaintertoolreview]

No plug so ppl have to buy more batteries

[@greatbay1961]

go pick up a ryobi fan for 30 bucks its hybrid and just as good as dewalt likely not as durable but functional and you can buy 3 for same price

[@PhillyFixed]

Agree! I have 2 of them 👍. And I dunno, Making Stuff & Breaking Stuff melted his next to a campfire and broke the switch and it still works .. haha