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Post by Andrew G. on Sept 14, 2010 15:40:03 GMT -5
..And if you are unable to return it, you can always kill it. I can't because I bought it through ebay and not at The Home Depot plus I think I've had it to long. Therefore, you should kill it. You know, make a 10 lb. bag of thermite, sit the box vertically, place thermite on top of box, light it up and hilarity will ensue.
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Post by Adam D. on Sept 14, 2010 17:16:13 GMT -5
Hang it up somewhere outside, turn it on, and then start wacking it with a baseball and golfclub, like that guy on youtube use to do with those TVs. Bend the housing up, wack the switch housing until it breaks off (hanging by the wires), wack the blades until they snap off, finish wacking the motor housing until it's off, than destroy the motor as it's still spinning and humming, that will be the best part as you'll see sparks, make sure you over ride the fuse so the motor won't shut off. than post the video on youtube when all done.. LOL
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Post by Andrew G. on Sept 14, 2010 17:43:21 GMT -5
Hang it up somewhere outside, turn it on, and then start wacking it with a baseball and golfclub, like that guy on youtube use to do with those TVs. Bend the housing up, wack the switch housing until it breaks off (hanging by the wires), wack the blades until they snap off, finish wacking the motor housing until it's off, than destroy the motor as it's still spinning and humming, that will be the best part as you'll see sparks, make sure you over ride the fuse so the motor won't shut off. than post the video on youtube when all done.. LOL Yeeeaaah... thermite is far more fun.
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Post by Adam D. on Sept 14, 2010 17:53:18 GMT -5
Oh ya i forgot that it's NIB, Then pack all broken parts in box, and than Return it to Home Depot, and say this is how the fan came in the box.. You should still get your money back..
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Post by J.J. A. on Sept 14, 2010 17:55:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys but I'm not going to do that because I payed good money for it, and Adam I didn't get it from The Home Depot I got it though ebay.
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Post by Rick M. on Sept 14, 2010 21:18:05 GMT -5
I always thought that VINTAGE ceiling fans were more prone to fire, as they have older wiring and are made to code with outdated electrical standards. But, I suppose a cheaply made motor is just as prone to fire. I feel terrible for those people...
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Post by Rick M. on Sept 14, 2010 21:20:47 GMT -5
Thanks guys but I'm not going to do that because I payed good money for it, and Adam I didn't get it from The Home Depot I got it though ebay. You have a Grayton I, right? Those aren't as bad as the Grayton IIs; I mean, they aren't quality fans, but it isn't something I would trash. I'm not sure why destroying things is fun...
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Post by Andrew G. on Sept 14, 2010 21:32:26 GMT -5
I always thought that VINTAGE ceiling fans were more prone to fire, as they have older wiring and are made to code with outdated electrical standards. But, I suppose a cheaply made motor is just as prone to fire. I feel terrible for those people... This logic is absolutely retarded. Haven't you ever heard of the phrase "They don't make things like they used to"?
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Post by Rick M. on Sept 14, 2010 21:47:43 GMT -5
I always thought that VINTAGE ceiling fans were more prone to fire, as they have older wiring and are made to code with outdated electrical standards. But, I suppose a cheaply made motor is just as prone to fire. I feel terrible for those people... Haven't you ever heard of the phrase "They don't make things like they used to"? I have, but I'm still a bit hesitant to install a 30-40 year old fan, where I might run it overnight or leave it unattended.
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Post by Adam D. on Sept 14, 2010 22:01:10 GMT -5
Most fans are not made like they were in the past. Hunter Originals are an exception, and some industrials like Dayton. But other than that any others are just complete garbage. Most ceiling fans don't even look like ceiling fans anymore. I consider the ceiling fan section in Home Depot, Lowes and anywhere else an eyesore. But that's only my opinion. Anyone is entitled to collect any type of ceiling fan there heart desires. I usually don't go past the mid 1980s..
Any old fan is worth repairing due the craftsmanship and quality of the material it's made out of...
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Post by Rick M. on Sept 14, 2010 22:07:07 GMT -5
I mean, don't get me wrong, I much prefer to collect vintage (pre-1995 or so) than the cheap fans of today.
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Post by J.J. A. on Sept 14, 2010 22:47:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys but I'm not going to do that because I payed good money for it, and Adam I didn't get it from The Home Depot I got it though ebay. You have a Grayton I, right? Those aren't as bad as the Grayton IIs; I mean, they aren't quality fans, but it isn't something I would trash. I'm not sure why destroying things is fun... Rick, I don't have a Grayton (I) but I do have a Grayton (II).
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Post by derek anthony on Sept 15, 2010 0:24:48 GMT -5
i have installed my 1985 delta2 in my bedroom and so far, no problems ( knocks on wood) except for the wiring harness coming loose in the switch housing, but i fixed that
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Post by Perrey Z. on Sept 15, 2010 10:59:38 GMT -5
You have a Grayton I, right? Those aren't as bad as the Grayton IIs; I mean, they aren't quality fans, but it isn't something I would trash. I'm not sure why destroying things is fun... Rick, I don't have a Grayton (I) but I do have a Grayton (II). You can always resell it on the eBay...
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Post by J.J. A. on Sept 15, 2010 12:18:50 GMT -5
Rick, I don't have a Grayton (I) but I do have a Grayton (II). You can always resell it on the eBay... I've never sold anything on ebay before.
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