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Post by Chris H. on Jul 24, 2010 23:29:42 GMT -5
I wish this fan was made with the transparent blades, but the blades this one has are still good. They're flexible too.
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Post by Chris H. on Jul 25, 2010 15:29:39 GMT -5
Okay..so I took the fan apart..cleaned the front grille and the blades (the inner hub was covered in grease and dirt..a little Head and Shoulders- yes you read that right- took care of that junk easily...I've used Dawn before on greasy fans..this stuff works faster apparently).. Here's some pics and a video on it: Bottom plate with all the freakin' screws I have taken out..yikes  The motor, partially detached. I didn't want to take the wiring out..I take it this is a C-type?   Shiny and squeaky clean blades-striking sapphire blue color  :    Bottom of fan:  And those screws are a pain..the ones that hold the motor to the back grille. Socket wrenches..mini breaker bar and a flat blade FTW. Whew! So here's a little video of the motor while out. There's a question at the end. |
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Post by Chris H. on Jul 25, 2010 22:07:29 GMT -5
Never again will I take a motor apart without first learning something about a particular part.
Okay-what are your thoughts?
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Post by Chris H. on Jul 26, 2010 12:58:50 GMT -5
have u oiled it?  I pulled it apart this morning. I'm letting the zoom spout oil settle in. They're permanent-lubed bearings on a C-type motor. |
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Post by Chris H. on Jul 26, 2010 20:47:40 GMT -5
Okay. All smooth running and quiet. Working on my TOZAI oscillator.
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Post by tonyt on Jul 27, 2010 10:09:18 GMT -5
now it sounds like it suppose to sound. oit sounds like power house |
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Post by Cole S. on Jul 27, 2010 12:06:24 GMT -5
I like it. I have one similar that's all beige with amber blades (some almost clear spots as well, it's hard to explain) that are semitransparent. They're good little fans considering the size.
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Post by Chris H. on Jul 27, 2010 17:54:32 GMT -5
Yesh they are good fans. I ran it for an hour- 30 minutes on high, 30 minutes on low- and have figured that if pointed down, the front bearing (which is screwed up a little) starts to make a grinding sound. If pointed up or straight out, everything is quiet. The motor does vibrate however and I think the fan has been through hell..my Uncle probably abused it before he gave it to me. I mean, it doesn't have any of the original stickers on it, plus it sounded like crap before I took it apart.
Speaking of the front bearing- it's mostly responsible for the reduced spin-down time of the blades. I've tried correcting that with little success, but that front bearing has to go.
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Post by Rick M. on Aug 2, 2010 18:01:51 GMT -5
I just watched all of the videos of your Tatung. It seems to be running great now! |
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Post by Chris H. on Aug 2, 2010 18:42:00 GMT -5
You must be ricksterthefanman LOL
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Post by Rick M. on Aug 2, 2010 19:43:19 GMT -5
You must be ricksterthefanman LOL Yep, that's me. ;D |
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