Got another xpelair GX6

[Tais]

this time it is dated 1985, i found it in a long-time not-known abandoned house, it had 2 xpelairs, the rest were replaced by vortice or the new xpelair.. it works properly without any problems except that the actuator sometimes produces annoying hums (i may take the second one)

i also got 2 outer vent covers of the green-bladed xpelair gxc6

same shape as the 1972 version but the actuator opens the vent instead of pulling the rope..


the one next to the wall the the 1985 version






the 1985 and the 1987 xpelairs







notice the screw and button difference in both fans



back side.. which one looks better?

[Rick M.]

Looks cool; these are quite unique.

[Chris]

pretty cool!

[Tais]

got another GX6 today after going to the flea market.. also made in 1985 but this one had a beehive inside and it was dirtier and a bit rustier than the other one i got earlier.. the outer vent has one part broken

[Dob]

Are those CPU fans?

[Rick M.]

Feb 13, 2011 16:44:54 GMT -5 Dob said:

Are those CPU fans?

Nah, I think they're exhaust fans.

[Tais]

Feb 13, 2011 16:44:54 GMT -5 Dob said:

Are those CPU fans?

what? no they aren't cpu fans.. it is a 6" exhaust fan with a vent infront rather than at the back side

[Chris H.]

LOL. "CPU fans"

I would say that "Xpelair" should remind of "expelling" air. Meaning, to push out.

Interestingly enough, I have never seen these. Are they good air movers (considering their job?)

[Tais]

they are excellent air movers (after the old generation vortice) and very durable.. one of the ones in the video has a grease shot motor