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Over on ToolGuyd’s Instagram channel, I asked everyone a question about the new Dewalt cordless fan, model DCE512.
It seems that the new Dewalt DCE512 20V Max cordless fan features more airflow – 650 CFM vs. 500 CFM – than its predecessor, model DCE511, but it lacks one important feature – an AC power option.
With the older model, you could use a 20V Max battery or standard 3-prong extension cord to power the fan, and a lot of people did take advantage of this feature. It is unclear why Dewalt removed this feature from the new model.
I found it interesting that the poll results so far are 2:1 in favor of the cordless plus AC power option, vs. more airflow. I expected the margin to be a bit steeper.
Personally, I like the idea of being able to plug a cordless fan into AC power for longer runtime, but greater airflow sounds good too. I couldn’t tell you why we can’t have both with the new model, but I’m sure Dewalt has their reasons.
Which way would you have voted?
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