Tornado · Drum fan · Extra large airflow
Tornado 24-Inch Yellow Tilt Drum Fan
- 8,540 CFMon high
- 24-inchhead
- 3speeds
- 1/3 HPmotor
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Specs cited from Manufacturer source ↗
The Tornado 24-inch yellow tilt drum fan is a heavy-duty metal drum whose listing claims 7,700 CFM, three speeds, a 1/3 HP motor, an 8-foot cord and an ETL safety listing. It is the high-visibility version of a proven 24-inch format, but the listing title is the only spec source.
No product photo is available for this listing. Use the cited specifications and current seller listing to confirm the exact configuration.
What works
- 8,540 CFM on high from a 24-inch head
- 3 speeds, down to 5,000 CFM on low
- 1/3 HP motor on standard 120 V power
- 1-year warranty
- 8-ft power cord
What doesn't
- No published wattage, noise level, weight or warranty
Who it's for
Good fit
- Shops and job sites that want a high-visibility yellow drum fan
- Portable 24-inch circulation in garages, warehouses and commercial spaces
- Buyers happy to work from the listing's 7,700 CFM claim
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone who needs a manufacturer spec sheet with watts and dBA
- Pushing hot air out of a building, which takes an exhaust fan
A good fit for your job? Check the current price and delivery.
See price on AmazonWhy it stands out
This is Tornado's 24-inch high-velocity tilt drum fan in safety yellow. The listing title claims 7,700 CFM on high from a 1/3 HP motor, with three speeds, an 8-foot cord and an ETL safety listing. That puts it in the busy middle of the 24-inch drum class, and the bright housing is the practical difference: it is easy to see in a crowded shop, on a job site or near forklift traffic.
The weakness is paperwork. The title is the only spec source, and no model number is given. Tornado's own site shows a similar yellow 24-inch drum under its own SKU with a different rating, and nothing links that page to this listing. Plan around the 7,700 CFM claim, and don't expect the listing to settle the details.
What to know before you buy
- Power: the listing gives no voltage or wattage. A 1/3 HP fan of this type normally plugs into a standard outlet, but check the plug when it arrives.
- Cord: 8 feet, per the listing, which is enough for most bays near a wall outlet.
- Space: a 24-inch drum needs a clear floor lane in front of it and room to tilt the barrel.
- Noise: no sound figure is published for this version.
How it compares
- Tornado 24-inch drum fan (black): the same title claims of 7,700 CFM, three speeds, 1/3 HP and an 8-foot cord. Its listing also gives a 7,700 / 6,000 / 5,000 CFM speed table, 120V and 230 watts, 75 decibels maximum, caster wheels and a 1-year warranty. If colour doesn't matter, it is the better-documented Tornado.
- iLIVING ILG8MF24-77: iLIVING rates it at the same 7,700 CFM, and its manual lists 220 W, 1.9 A and a 1-year warranty. It is the choice for manufacturer-backed numbers.
- VEVOR 24-inch drum fan: its listing claims more air (8,700 CFM, three speeds), but the cord is only 5 feet.
Bottom line
The yellow Tornado is a sensible 24-inch drum when visibility matters. For the same claimed airflow with more published detail, buy the black Tornado or the iLIVING 24-inch.
Verdict
Buy the yellow Tornado if you want a visible 24-inch drum and are comfortable relying on the listing's 7,700 CFM claim. Skip it if you want published watts, noise and warranty terms; the black Tornado 24-inch lists them for the same claimed airflow.
Questions people ask
- How much air does the Tornado 24-inch yellow drum fan move?
- The listing title claims 7,700 CFM. It gives no medium or low figures.
- What motor and cord does it have?
- The listing claims a 1/3 HP motor with three speeds and an 8-foot cord.
- Is it the same as the black Tornado 24-inch drum fan?
- The titles make the same claims: 7,700 CFM, three speeds, 1/3 HP, an 8-foot cord and ETL listing. The black listing adds a speed table, 120V and 230 watts, 75 decibels maximum and a 1-year warranty. The yellow listing does not publish those details.
- Can it ventilate a garage?
- It circulates air inside the garage. To exchange air with the outdoors, pair it with an open door or use an exhaust fan.
Before you buy
Installation and buying checks
Use these questions to verify the exact configuration. Linked facts are cited; unlisted details stay questions.
Mounting and support
What mounting method and hardware does the exact unit require?
Clearance and handling
Do the listed physical details leave enough clearance for installation, adjustment, and service?
- Blade diameter: 24 inManufacturer source ↗
Electrical match
Does the documented electrical information match the planned supply? Confirm the installed unit’s nameplate and installation instructions before connecting it.
- Voltage: 120 VManufacturer source ↗
- Current: 1.9 AManufacturer source ↗
- Power draw: 220 WManufacturer source ↗
Airflow at the job
Is the listed airflow rated at an operating point that matches the job after placement, obstructions, and system resistance are considered?
- Airflow (high): 8,540 CFMManufacturer source ↗
Location requirements
Does the site require an environmental rating or guard? Neither is listed here.
Put 8,540 CFM in context
The Tornado 24-Inch Yellow Tilt Drum Fan has a listed airflow of 8,540 cubic feet per minute. The table compares this rated volume with example room volumes. It does not measure fresh-air exchange, air speed at your body, or room coverage.
| Room | Size | Nominal room volumes / hour | Nominal pass interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-car garage | 22 × 12 × 9 ft · 2,376 ft³ | 216× | 17 s |
| Two-car garage | 22 × 20 × 9 ft · 3,960 ft³ | 129× | 28 s |
| Workshop | 40 × 30 × 12 ft · 14,400 ft³ | 36× | 1.7 min |
| Warehouse bay | 100 × 50 × 16 ft · 80,000 ft³ | 6.4× | 9.4 min |
A circulation fan does not by itself replace indoor air. Exhaust airflow depends on a makeup-air path and system resistance. Use installed outdoor airflow for ventilation calculations.
Formula: airflow × 60 ÷ room volume. CDC explains the ventilation form of this equation; here the input is a catalog rating, so the result is a volume comparison.
Listing details
What we know about this listing
Listing data was imported on September 14, 2026. Each specification can have a different source-check date; the evidence below is the most precise source information available here.
Sources for 12 listed specifications
- Airflow (high): Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “Air delivery with 3 speed settings 8540/6000/5000 CFM.”
- Airflow (medium): Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “Air delivery with 3 speed settings 8540/6000/5000 CFM.”
- Airflow (low): Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “Air delivery with 3 speed settings 8540/6000/5000 CFM.”
- Speeds: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “Air delivery with 3 speed settings 8540/6000/5000 CFM.”
- Blade diameter: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description heading — “Tornado - 24 Inch High Velocity Heavy Duty Tilt Metal Drum Fan - Yellow”
- Current: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “1.9 AMPS, 1100 RPM, 8540 CFM, 120V, 220 Watts, 60 Hz, 1/3 HP.”
- Max speed: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “1.9 AMPS, 1100 RPM, 8540 CFM, 120V, 220 Watts, 60 Hz, 1/3 HP.”
- Voltage: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “1.9 AMPS, 1100 RPM, 8540 CFM, 120V, 220 Watts, 60 Hz, 1/3 HP.”
- Power draw: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “1.9 AMPS, 1100 RPM, 8540 CFM, 120V, 220 Watts, 60 Hz, 1/3 HP.”
- Motor: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “1.9 AMPS, 1100 RPM, 8540 CFM, 120V, 220 Watts, 60 Hz, 1/3 HP.”
- Cord length: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “Extra-long 8 FT SJT-R power cord.”
- Warranty: Tornado HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Product description (SKU HI-FAN-DRUM24-1P) — “Meets OSHA and UL507 standards, UL Safety listed. 1 Year Limited Warranty.”
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