Haiku Fan

[GohFamily 0]

Any Group buy? If so, I can add in 2 sets perhaps... depending on how much we can lower the prices?

[Hobbyking 0]

Hi.

I need 4pcs too.

Thks

[someoneee 0]

im going to need 1 bamboo one...!

[paneraister 0]

Thanks to Paul Lauritzen, VP of Haiku Fan USA for looking into this issue personally. Spectra Instrument has swapped the problematic fan with a new one. The blades on the new fan are well balanced and the fan is running silently at low and high speed. A piece of moving art indeed!

Haiku Fan - Problematic!

I bought a long stem haiku fan from spectra few months ago and installed it in my living room with plastered ceiling. The fan is bolted straight to the concrete ceiling with 2 heavy duty metal rods so I know its very secured. In fact, it so secured, it can even hold my weight of 75kg.

Soon after installation, I noticed the fan starts to vibrate slightly with a frequent 'tik' 'tik' 'tik' noise. The technical from spectra is very professional and has been on site 5 times. At first, he thought it was the fan cap that is hitting the ceiling so we lowered it to ensure its not touching the ceiling but the sound still persists. It was from my own due diligence that I learned the sound was actually from the blades and the blade holder. It seems for bamboo blade, there will always be a slight variation in dimension as its a natural product. Only the white blade, made of fibre can be produced to the exact dimension (this was commented by the technician as well, which is why Spectra prefers to sell the white blade with short stem vs the bamboo ones.

I was told the vibrate is normal and acceptable by Haiku standard. Personally, if I am paying $1300 for a fan, I expect it to be near perfect.

I have KDK fans in my bedrooms installed on the plastered ceiling and I dont have any of the problem I had with Haiku.

Spectra should look at replacing the fan without any question asked if its keen to market a premium product.

Where can i buy Haiku fan in singapore and what is the price now?

Edited February 1, 2013 by paneraister

[paneraister 0]

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Edited February 1, 2013 by paneraister

[Batman 0]

That is why I NEVER believe in paying such exorbitant prices for a fan!

[CyrusBangcaya 1]

Universal Union still selling Haiku fans, you can see the display and ask them to give it a demonstration.

[Celine Ng 2]

I am looking to purchase the haiku bamboo fan. Any body interested to purchase it together to negotiate for better price, please pm me.. thanks..

[SamTheMan 7]

I am looking to purchase the haiku bamboo fan. Any body interested to purchase it together to negotiate for better price, please pm me.. thanks..

Doesn't help, these guys don't negotiate. They don't have to.

[CyrusBangcaya 1]

Sadly Haiku fan have controlled price, its not safe to buy the cheap $900+ due to lack of warranty.

[JasTheChua 1]

looks good to me, but its really quite expensive. I guess may have to wait or look at some alternatives

[CyrusBangcaya 1]

Try Crestar icol, Amasco Triniti or KDK they somewhat looks the same.

[bikermeow 3]

I also wanted Haiku fans, then I realised that these guys do not negotiate. It is $1,399, and some with take out the GST. Nothing less.

Internet searches will show that the price use to be in $600s, then it got marked up and controlled.

Buying from States will cost in shipping and warranty issues.

Try SPIN fans for a great alternative, but wooden look, not bamboo. $988 if install direct, without false ceiling. $150 with false ceiling.

Edited September 30, 2014 by bikermeow

[StefK 0]

Anyone getting any Haiku fan soon? Maybe we can do a group order or is there anyone in their forum is selling it?