Ryobi misting fan spotlight
The Ryobi 40V HP Whisper Series Misting Fan mixes hybrid power (battery or AC), digital controls, adjustable misting and a near‑silent motor—reviewers highlight the AC option as a way to avoid buying into a battery ecosystem. Use cases range from job sites to backyard events, and the YouTube review stresses the unit’s flexibility and quiet operation. (youtube.com)
Ryobi lists the misting unit as model RY40MF01B and Home Depot displayed it as a tool‑only SKU priced at $289 at the time of listing. (homedepot.com) Fielded specs show an 18‑inch drum with rated airflow up to 5,000 CFM and peak airspeed around 800 FPM, plus three fan speeds and three misting modes for selectable output. (protoolreviews.com) Ryobi‑published runtime estimates include roughly 24 hours on low and about 3.25 hours on high using a 40V 6.0Ah battery, and Pro Tool Reviews cites up to 41 hours low / 6 hours high when using a 12.0Ah pack. (protoolreviews.com) The misting system is engineered to pull water from a bucket or accept a direct garden‑hose hookup, and Ryobi and reviewers both report the misting mode can produce perceived temperature drops up to about 15°F across a roughly 20‑foot zone. (homedepot.com (protoolreviews.com)) Ryobi specifies a 58 dB(A) noise level on high for the Whisper Series model and backs the unit with a three‑year manufacturer’s warranty while listing metal construction, a 140° pivoting head, integrated hose storage and 6‑inch all‑terrain wheels for transport. (homedepot.com) Market comparisons place the Ryobi alongside EGO’s 18‑inch FN1800, which also rates up to 5,000 CFM but advertises longer low‑speed runtimes (up to 60 hours on speed 1 with a 5.0Ah ARC battery) and a different noise profile (about 42 dB on low), with typical EGO street pricing shown near $310 in recent retailer listings. (egopowerplus.com, mowersatjacks.com, homedepot.com)
