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Post by Daniel G. on Feb 5, 2012 21:20:42 GMT -5
I've got some disappointing news on my HKC Series. Well, I hooked it up to see it running. Since the switch was removed by the previous owner, I individually connected each speed wire to the lead wire. It just hummed on all speeds. I tested the capacitor, and it was still in good working order. I even tried replacing the reverse switch, that didn't help either. Then, I figured it was the bearings. I opened the motor casing to find the windings all mangled and out of place. I went ahead on re-greasing anyways, it still didn't help. So, I figured it was from the bad coils. I ended up parting it out, since it wouldn't be worth the money to have it recoiled.      I figured I'd get the best out of what's salvageable out of it:   BTW, I still have all the parts, so if anyone has any suggestions on how to get it running, please let me know. |
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Post by Andrew G. on Feb 5, 2012 21:26:14 GMT -5
Yes, Codep actually did make garbage..which you seem to have stumbled upon. This is also a good example of poor quality control.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2012 22:20:52 GMT -5
Have you checked to see if one of the coils is actually open?
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Post by Daniel G. on Feb 5, 2012 22:23:53 GMT -5
Have you checked to see if one of the coils is actually open? I'll have to check tomorrow. |
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Post by Cole S. on Feb 5, 2012 22:35:36 GMT -5
Yes, Codep actually did make garbage..which you seem to have stumbled upon. This is also a good example of poor quality control. Yeah, I think my wood housing Codep thing also has a similar issue, but it doesn't even seem to hum. It's just plain dead, I've tried replacing all sorts of components. |
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Post by Daniel G. on Feb 6, 2012 21:24:41 GMT -5
Somewhat better news...I took the motor out of my incomplete Halsey GE-vent, and franken-fanned the Codep. Depending on homework, I'll see if I can get it hung tomorrow.   |
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Post by Adam D. on Feb 6, 2012 21:32:34 GMT -5
I've tried to reconnect broken connections in the windings and seem to have no luck.. I was glad that I have a Moss heirloom lying around that's missing blades and had the same exact motor to replace in the Moss Emperor...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2012 15:16:31 GMT -5
Once the break is in the motor windings themselves, you are better off scrapping it. But unless one of the two coils actually measures open, that may not be the issue.
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Post by Andrew G. on Feb 7, 2012 15:55:01 GMT -5
Personally, I believe this was a waste of money from the start. It's just a POS builder fan, really.. completely and utterly worthless.
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Post by Daniel G. on Feb 9, 2012 21:40:30 GMT -5
A little update on the project: I decided to use the switch housing and switch cap from the CEI builder I parted out. The Codep switch housing won't fit the shaft properly. I'm going to put on the second coat of paint tomorrow afternoon.  |
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Post by Andrew G. on Feb 9, 2012 22:06:19 GMT -5
Did I mention that you're totally wasting your time?
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Post by JW on Feb 9, 2012 22:13:34 GMT -5
Personally, I believe this was a waste of money from the start. It's just a POS builder fan, really.. completely and utterly worthless. Did I mention that you're totally wasting your time? Maybe he is practicing on this one so he doesn't ruin a higher quality fan in case something goes wrong? A little update on the project: I decided to use the switch housing and switch cap from the CEI builder I parted out. The Codep switch housing won't fit the shaft properly. I'm going to put on the second coat of paint tomorrow afternoon. Why is the paint bubbling so bad? Looks like it was put on too thick. |
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Post by Daniel G. on Feb 9, 2012 22:40:38 GMT -5
Personally, I believe this was a waste of money from the start. It's just a POS builder fan, really.. completely and utterly worthless. Maybe he is practicing on this one so he doesn't ruin a higher quality fan in case something goes wrong? A little update on the project: I decided to use the switch housing and switch cap from the CEI builder I parted out. The Codep switch housing won't fit the shaft properly. I'm going to put on the second coat of paint tomorrow afternoon. Why is the paint bubbling so bad? Looks like it was put on too thick. 1. Well, sorta.  2. That problem has been fixed. |
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Post by Daniel G. on Feb 10, 2012 22:07:57 GMT -5
Here's a little preview of what it will look like. I'm going to redo the painting before I do electrical connections.   So far, no regrets, I think it's gonna look nice.  |
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Post by Andrew G. on Feb 10, 2012 22:09:35 GMT -5
A Fasco great room would look a hell of a lot nicer...
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