Emerson 1895 issues

[John "Rockin" Reed]

My brown/PB Emerson 1895 series that I got last fall has an issue with its pullchain.

This is the first generation 1895 (the kind with the 'ridged' brackets)

When I rev it up, I can't change the speeds and the only way I can turn it off is via the switch. I think it uses a different type of pullchain than the traditional type. Can a traditional pullchain be used on this 1895?

Second of all, my AB 52" 1895 wobbles badly, even on medium. The thing that baffles me is that the blades seem to be well balanced, but I don't see what would cause it to wobble so violently.

[Cole S.]

Yes, I believe even those 1895's used Arkless pullchains. I don't know about using regular pullchains on them.

Are the blades warped on the AB one? That could be your problem. Even if not, you could try the old Quarter Technique.

[John "Rockin" Reed]

I'll have to try that

Do you know where I can get Arkless pullchains?

[Cole S.]

I don't think they are made anymore. Someone on here had a few up for a sale a long time ago. You'll just have to wait and see if one turns up.

[Andrew G.]

Feb 9, 2009 20:35:18 GMT -5 Cole S. said:

Yes, I believe even those 1895's used Arkless pullchains. I don't know about using regular pullchains on them.

Any ordinary three speed pullchain will work, as long as it is wired correctly.

[Cole S.]

That's good, and a lot easier than finding a replacement Arkless.

[Deleted]

How many wires does your 1895 pullchain use?

[John "Rockin" Reed]

Feb 11, 2009 19:55:28 GMT -5 @spiffy said:

How many wires does your 1895 pullchain use?

It uses 5 wires

In that case, would a regular pull chain work?

[Deleted]

Regular pullchains have 4 wires, unless they are 4 speed.