Post by JW on Aug 6, 2008 19:08:08 GMT -5
Got this one in at Habitat today from a pickup. The brand name is "Kando", which is embossed in various places all over the fan. It's made in Hong Kong and is similar to a Tyeb, with a number of unique characteristics:
* 2-piece plastic canopy. It didn't come with the mounting hardware so I'm not sure if it was a J-hook or a disc with a U-bolt.
* Motor similar to that of a Tyeb, but larger.
* Sticker on motor similar to that of a TAT, but brand not listed.
* Moon brackets identical to 1st-gen Tyebs, just as prone to fatigue, and held in place with the same cheap screws
* Variable speed
* Pull chain reverse - forward, off, reverse, off
* Reverse is VERY slow, 40-45 RPM max; this is similar to some CEC/Toastmaster spinners and effectively eliminates the unwanted draft effect in the winter
* Light kit pull chain is separate, but inside the switch housing
* Apparently it was available with 56" blades (see below)
Pics:
Top of the motor, with Kando embossed in the support piece:
Model and serial number, I suppose:
2-piece plastic canopy:
Identification sticker; note the similarity to TAT labels including the metallic blue color and the Clarendon font. Also note that it says "52"/56" sweep"
The fan itself. The only reason I didn't price it higher is because the finish has pitting and rust all over it. I had to straighten out the brackets since they were slightly bent due to the weight of the blades; I also had to replace the variable speed control which was going out. The blades are different than Tyeb, but most resemble the 1st-gen in finish and thickness.
Close up of the very unusual faceplate. I've never seen an ornate design like this one. Also notice that the pullchain that came on the light kit has been cut off, due to the one in the switch housing controlling it:
* 2-piece plastic canopy. It didn't come with the mounting hardware so I'm not sure if it was a J-hook or a disc with a U-bolt.
* Motor similar to that of a Tyeb, but larger.
* Sticker on motor similar to that of a TAT, but brand not listed.
* Moon brackets identical to 1st-gen Tyebs, just as prone to fatigue, and held in place with the same cheap screws
* Variable speed
* Pull chain reverse - forward, off, reverse, off
* Reverse is VERY slow, 40-45 RPM max; this is similar to some CEC/Toastmaster spinners and effectively eliminates the unwanted draft effect in the winter
* Light kit pull chain is separate, but inside the switch housing
* Apparently it was available with 56" blades (see below)
Pics:
Top of the motor, with Kando embossed in the support piece:
Model and serial number, I suppose:
2-piece plastic canopy:
Identification sticker; note the similarity to TAT labels including the metallic blue color and the Clarendon font. Also note that it says "52"/56" sweep"
The fan itself. The only reason I didn't price it higher is because the finish has pitting and rust all over it. I had to straighten out the brackets since they were slightly bent due to the weight of the blades; I also had to replace the variable speed control which was going out. The blades are different than Tyeb, but most resemble the 1st-gen in finish and thickness.
Close up of the very unusual faceplate. I've never seen an ornate design like this one. Also notice that the pullchain that came on the light kit has been cut off, due to the one in the switch housing controlling it:
