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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 22, 2012 18:07:59 GMT -5
So apparantly this place says Casa won't support the older IT (W-11/W-12 and W-32/W-33) soon because of the W-84/W-85 IT3 system. They sell a conversion kit for IT3. Just thought I'd share. They still sell the W-32 control and board as well (I may just end up buying one of these W-32s). www.fanmanlighting.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=1002 |
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 22, 2012 20:21:03 GMT -5
Gross. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but I guess it was inevitable when they implemented IT3. I have to say, Fan Man stays really up to date with their parts service, one of the best places to work with for the parts that they do have.
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 22, 2012 21:57:01 GMT -5
I like the it3 system on my panama. The beeps are quieter and more pleasant. I found a w32 on eBay for $59 buy it now but they cost $60 new so I made the seller an offer.
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Post by vanhalen5150 on Aug 22, 2012 23:07:05 GMT -5
Some of my IT fans (and I have a lot installed at my home and others' homes) are nice and pleasant sounding when you beep them... some of them sound like some kinda robot and a couple of them are so God-awful loud they echo. I mean like... "BEEEEEEP MO-FO I'M BEEPING AT YOU SOB" loud.
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 23, 2012 10:26:05 GMT -5
The IT3 system has AT-like beeps. It probably uses the AT electronics, since they were RF.
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 23, 2012 15:52:24 GMT -5
I'm sure it literally is AT, but with an added control that fits in the wall. I'm anti-IT3 because I hate that it went RF. It's not a bad system, but I like the pulse system better.
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 23, 2012 22:09:50 GMT -5
The rf has better electrical protection.
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Post by Perrey Z. on Aug 25, 2012 22:37:09 GMT -5
I'm sure it literally is AT, but with an added control that fits in the wall. I'm anti-IT3 because I hate that it went RF. It's not a bad system, but I like the pulse system better. And the original I-T is actually a unique control system. The RF system is just cheap versus Inteli-Touch. I'm not against it when it comes to "regular" fans., But these are Casablanca's top-of-the-line. They should keep them unique. I need to stock up with some BFRs before they are gone. |
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 25, 2012 22:52:16 GMT -5
Totally agreed, and that's what my sentiments are exactly. Some people don't get my stance on IT3 because it still does the same things as the old IT, but it's not a unique concept anymore. IT was what has set Casablanca apart for years, and changing the operation brings them another step down for me.
I've gotta stock up on all things W-11/W-32 as well! I have a number of dead boards that need replacement and it's just going to get harder from here on out.
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 26, 2012 10:32:18 GMT -5
At least I got my Panama when I did, even though it is IT3. With Casa's new motors (DC and XTR) and trying them on their fans, as well as downgrading their XLP motor fans to Direct Drive motors, eventually most Casa's will have Direct Drive motors. At least I got my Panama while they're still making it with the XLP. (:
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 26, 2012 12:05:57 GMT -5
I'll give you that, Vincent. The new Direct Drive Panama concerns me to the greatest extent. When you start offering a stack motor fan with a spinner motor, you know it's going south. And the Brescia has now followed close behind. I knew that DD Panama would be trouble!
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 26, 2012 19:11:39 GMT -5
At least they still make the XLP Panamas...
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