Bulbs & Fittings Ideas

I love popcorn and I didn’t think it could get any better than popping it from my old cast iron skillet. Well, due to a health problem I can’t use an iron skillet anymore. So I looked at about ten other brands of poppers and those that were comparable to this popper were like 0-0 dollars more. So that did it for me, plus this one has a warming pan and heat lamp that make the popcorn crispy and tender some features that some of the others didn’t have.

We had all the family for Christmas and the popper was in continual use they all just loved it–so what can I say, this is a great deal and the quality is top grade: stainless steel popper, the power plug is magnetic so you don’t have to pull hard to get the cord off. The popper-pot comes our easily for cleaning, don’t immerse the pot in water though, the instructions tell you how to clean it.

Well, that about covers it, oh, except one thing, it’s 7 degrees outside right now and the days are dark and gloomy with storm, popcorn sure brings a smile to people’s faces when they here it and smell its aroma; we throw on a movie and settle in while the wind and snow rages outside.

I really recommend this popper, oh and there’s just me and the wife at home in case you’re wondering about the popper being too big for small families–the popcorn stores nicely and it doesn’t last long because its so tender and crunchy you’ll be snacking on it all day.

Marv

It is going on four years since I wrote the above review; I just want to say that I haven’t had one moments problem with this machine and It still pops the greatest popcorn I’ve ever eaten 🙂 February 12, 2011

Cons:
Pricey, but look for sales – mine was almost half-price.
There seems to be some sort of technique/timing
Included measuring spoons are flimsy and not labeled in any way.
No good instructions for quantities of oil/kernels – for those looking: USE 2 TABLESPOONS of coconut oil and 1 CUP of kernels.

Not really a pro or con, but an observation:
To make as much popcorn as is shown in the picture takes about 3 batches.

**I now give this product 5 stars. It has good build quality, is sharp looking with the black brushed aluminum finish, the honeycomb fan screen is a nice and good looking touch. My wife was very hesitant to allow me to cut a hole in our beautiful Entertainment Center. She even thinks it looks good 🙂 .I do still caution people to check the direction of the fan when installing. Mine was reversed for my needs. Simply use a lighter and see which side draws the flame in to determine the direction.

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I purchased this Fan and Assembly for my Entertainment Center. I was completely impressed with the quality and the finish of the fan cover. My components are contained inside the center with glass pained doors. Needless to say, it gets quite hot in there. I mounted this fan top down on the horizontal section where my Tv sits. The hole is on the top right and exhausts for the electronics below. When I first mounted this, I was concerned about the air flow. I put my hand above and below and was not sure which way the air was flowing. I used a lighter and drew it near the top, it got sucked in. The fan was backwards for my needs. I caution others who have stated the airflow is low to be sure there fan is in-taking/out-taking the right direction. Easy way to tell is to use a lighter.

I gave this item 3 stars because it is obviously louder than I thought. The noise is rated at 23 dba. I have pc fans whose dba rating is both higher and lower and they seem quieter. The noticeable volume level does not seem to be the fan rpm and rotation, it is more an audible higher pitched hum- possible electrical hum? This Hum is certainly higher than 23 dba. If it is an electrical hum, is there any way correct this issue?

The physical quality of the product is outstanding. It is just a shame that the humming is there, it is hard to get past and ignore. I have had it installed for several days now. My thoughts were I would grow used to it and less sensitive. I have absolutely not grown comfortable with it. I have already started researching to replace the fan from a reputable pc cooling manufacturer such as Artic Cooling, Cooler Master, Cougar, Enermax, Evercool, Thermaltake... etc. The problem is, there are very few USB 120mm Fans out there. Also, most fans run 12v or similar, USB can only output 5v's. So to purchase a replacement fan and try to convert it to 5v USB plus an USB ACDC adapter means the new fan will not run at intended rpm's changing CFM and DBA (and that doesn't count the watts, which completely throw me). At least that is what I understand from my research.

In Summary --> Good build quality, bad significant Hum (electrical?) probably from a low quality USB ACDC Adapter.