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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 15:47:16 GMT -5
I would not want to carry on a fan motor . . . I've checked a few.
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Post by Max C. on Jun 11, 2014 20:42:41 GMT -5
LOL great score.. I'm surprised they let it through.. It could be used as a weapon.. It's heavy enough.. Thanks! It must have been luck. I would not want to carry on a fan motor . . . I've checked a few. Checked in as baggage? I was thinking of doing that but using a carry-on, albeit awkward, was free. Do you have any pictures of the Casablanca or Hunter mounted anywhere? I do of the Casablanca, but not of the Hunter...yet at least. Fan with original LCA: Fan with new HangTru: Installing the blades: Installing the light kit: Fan fully installed!
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Post by organistjx on Jun 12, 2014 10:53:06 GMT -5
The LCA looks... flat...
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Post by organistjx on Jun 12, 2014 10:53:33 GMT -5
So when do you think you'll have a video of this?
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Post by fan1968 on Jun 12, 2014 20:03:22 GMT -5
From March: So it's been a little while since I've posted in this thread, but just a few days a go a large package arrived in the mail. Inside was probably one of the best Birthday gifts I've ever gotten, a 52" Casablanca Victorian with Inteli-Touch! Basically, for those who don't know, there was an ad on Alberta Kijiji recently for a Casablanca Victorian and a 90's Kendal Lighting of some sort. Obviously, it wasn't the Kendal I was interested in Well, to make a long story short, this is by far one of the greatest fan-related surprises of all time for me, to date. When I opened up the box, I was astounded to find the seller did an excellent job at packing everything. I'd even say that it would be comparable to how fan collector would package something! And here, I present to you the fan! Inteli-Touch control. Notice the date on the last picture: Genuine Casablanca glassware: LCA: Blades. Are they supposed to look "antique"? The mess of packaging afterwards! Removing the light kit. I wasn't expecting there to be this much space in the switch housing. I'm guessing this is because older IT fans had a light board separate from the main board, and Casablanca just reused the cast? Removing the motor housing: Inteli-Touch board: Removing connectors: A closer look at the Inteli-Touch board: Removing the LCA: Removing the motor: Mmm, K55 :cool: Dust, dust no more! There is some of tarnishing on the top of the motor housing but thankfully none on the bottom: Old style vent-screen: Information plate. From what I understand, the fan is from June 17th, 1987 and was the 851st fan made that day? Installation pictures and a video coming soon! Strange! The switches on the controls are usually black.
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Post by Max C. on Jun 12, 2014 21:47:55 GMT -5
Strange! The switches on the controls are usually black. I've seen a few without black switches before. I believe they started making them like that in the 90's. I don't think there are any that don't look flat. So when do you think you'll have a video of this? Here you go
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Post by fan1968 on Jul 4, 2014 6:17:41 GMT -5
I don't think the blades are supposed to look that worn out but it's barely noticeable when installed.
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Post by Max C. on Jun 19, 2018 1:36:26 GMT -5
Firstly, it has certainly been a while since this thread has been updated (busyness being main factor)! Before we get to the present day, let's address some of the backlog... - 2015 -Handsome 48" Four Seasons Venair Galaxy. Notice the lack of light kit adaptability and lower canopy 52" Royal Pacific four-speed something or another. Judge this thing however you want, however its a solid fan with a solid motor (which is useful for trades or swapping out a chandelier for friends) Yes, the pull chain switch was damaged, however that has was no difficult fix. Does anybody happen to know the exact model? Switching housing with logo: - 2016 -52" Excel/Winco GE-vent. Its an overall reasonable vintage fan, so I couldn't pass it up: 42" Four Seasons Venair Victorian: Blades: - 2017 -52" Banvil Riviera. Due to the rather unconventional design, this was a case of "not outstanding though couldn't resist." Has anybody else noticed these occasionally popping up on Kijiji? Bottom-plate: Blades: Early 42" Four Seasons Venair Montego. No sticker was present at the time of acquisition, therefore leaving its exact date of production unknown. Besides the scratches, those are some beautiful stencil blades! 52" Guibb ventless housing. This is the "big brother" of that 42" Guibb I was gifted back in 2010: Notice the squared-off blades: Hunter Whisperwind 2000. Sadly, the light kit assembly is now history due to a ReStore warehouse cleanup...gone wrong Apart from that, the fan is was 100% complete: - 2018 -52" Four Seasons Venair GE-vent. This popped up on Kijiji about a month ago, and it was immediately quite enticing. Virtually everything from the blade brackets, canopy and variable speed control system are "atypical." If the fan did not bare the Four Seasons and Venair names on the sticker, I would honestly never guess that to be the brand. Any insight as to who manufactured this would be much appreciated Switch housing: Motor: Label: Blades: Blade brackets: More pictures and updates coming up!
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Post by fancollector12 on Jun 19, 2018 1:59:55 GMT -5
Sweet finds! I think that Royal Pacific looks a lot like a Gulf Coast Riviera II, so it's most likely the same fan made by Halsey out of Taiwain.
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Post by Noah C on Jun 19, 2018 16:45:13 GMT -5
Sweet finds! I think that Royal Pacific looks a lot like a Gulf Coast Riviera II, so it's most likely the same fan made by Halsey out of Taiwain. There's obvious differences there. The Riviera II's motor housing is die-cast and larger than that of this Royal Pacific, and the blade brackets look similar but that's more coincidence than anything. Oh, and this switch cup, unlike the Riviera's, has standard instead of grooved screw holes. This could be a Halsey build, but I highly doubt it, since I don't think they ever manufactured for Royal Pacific.
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Post by Max C. on Jun 19, 2018 23:09:13 GMT -5
Thanks, Vincent I think that Royal Pacific looks a lot like a Gulf Coast Riviera II, so it's most likely the same fan made by Halsey out of Taiwain. There's obvious differences there. The Riviera II's motor housing is die-cast and larger than that of this Royal Pacific, and the blade brackets look similar but that's more coincidence than anything. Oh, and this switch cup, unlike the Riviera's, has standard instead of grooved screw holes. This could be a Halsey build, but I highly doubt it, since I don't think they ever manufactured for Royal Pacific. I too see some resemblance to Halsey, however the fan is of a different OEM. The UL file number (E106510) is no longer valid according to the UL website. However, results for "Ja Yang" do appear when searched online. In addition to Royal Pacific, they produced for Canadian Tire circa 2006 and there is also a Monte Carlo connection. While slightly cheaper than Halsey, their products still seem decent overall.
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Jun 21, 2018 5:04:03 GMT -5
Welcome back. What happend during all this time? I see my tastes in fans has influenced during these years. Actually, the brand is simply 4 Saisons, written with a number instead of letters to avoid it to be confused with the Casablanca fan model or other fan brands actually called Four Seasons in full letters. Venair was not the branding either. I have the ball and socket version of that Mini Victorian. Is it 4/5 bladed too? Mine is from 1985. The brown Montego seems to have blades for a wider blade span than 90 cm such as 107 cm. My 90 cm ivory 3-speed one is dated of 1982. This one seems to be a wall controlled version. They are normally from 1982, but 1984 is possible too. The last 4 Saisons is very cool and atypical indeed. I'm glad you got it. What surprises me the most of the fact that it's a post 1979 model and it's made in Hong Kong. After 1979, almost all 4 Saisons used very regulatory Taiwanese made parts and some were even assembled and boxed in Canada to be sure they created the product they really wanted to offer. 4 Saisons occasionally had some oddities like this such as the last metal blade model they offered which had nothing to do with the previous models. The blades on the other hand are precisely what to be expect on a 4 Saisons from 1981. The motor inside the housing is like the one in my very heavy Nadair GE vent. Why did you disassembled it completely? The bearings are problematic?
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Post by Max C. on Jun 23, 2018 22:26:47 GMT -5
Welcome back. What happend during all this time? Quite simply - life. In a bit more detail... I helped with the construction of four homes through Habitat For Humanity, worked with three electrical contractors (one of whom is currently my boss), became a registered apprentice and there were even some personal matters sprinkled in the mix. I see my tastes in fans has influenced during these years. Actually, the brand is simply 4 Saisons, written with a number instead of letters to avoid it to be confused with the Casablanca fan model or other fan brands actually called Four Seasons in full letters. Venair was not the branding either. I guess you have had your influence In all honesty, my appreciation for contemporary fans has far from waned, its just that the majority of them here (while often decent) are not "collection-worthy." In other words, it seems pointless to keep the Minka Aire/Hampton Bays that come through the ReStore when they can be purchased at Home Depot... Regarding naming, I do see your point, however would it not also be correct to write "4 Seasons," as that is one of the names listed on tags/labels? Nevertheless, I should hope nobody would confuse the models in this latest update for Casablanca products! I have the ball and socket version of that Mini Victorian. Is it 4/5 bladed too? Mine is from 1985. Yes, it is indeed 4/5 bladed. The brown Montego seems to have blades for a wider blade span than 90 cm such as 107 cm. My 90 cm ivory 3-speed one is dated of 1982. This one seems to be a wall controlled version. They are normally from 1982, but 1984 is possible too. 36" was an error, which has since been corrected The last 4 Saisons is very cool and atypical indeed. I'm glad you got it. What surprises me the most of the fact that it's a post 1979 model and it's made in Hong Kong. After 1979, almost all 4 Saisons used very regulatory Taiwanese made parts and some were even assembled and boxed in Canada to be sure they created the product they really wanted to offer. 4 Saisons occasionally had some oddities like this such as the last metal blade model they offered which had nothing to do with the previous models. The blades on the other hand are precisely what to be expect on a 4 Saisons from 1981. The motor inside the housing is like the one in my very heavy Nadair GE vent. Why did you disassembled it completely? The bearings are problematic? I was thinking your Nadair might be related. Do you recall what the screws and hardware were like? Yes, the bearings were problematic, though I would take apart most any used fan for the purposes of cleaning.
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Jun 27, 2018 2:53:08 GMT -5
I had always referred to this brand as ''4 Saisons'' (Quatre Saisons) when I was younger and it would be more representative to do so as it originated to Québec. When typing on the forum, or other places online, it helps to defericiantes this brand from anything fan related called ''Seasons'' something when searching back for older posts or for results on You Tube. 4 Saisons fans will not be mixed with Casablanca Four Seasons results or other Seasons results. Unfortunately, when we search for 4 Saisons fans some results are missing from people typing 4 Seasons or even worst in full letters with four. The name was translated to Seasons below the 4 probably to accommodate other provinces where they were sold too where they probably don't even know what a Saison is.
4 Saisons Montego larger than 90 cm are uncommon.
The screws at the bottom of the motor to hold the brackets of the 4 Saisons GE vent are the same as on my Nadair GE vent.
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