Thank you! Getting closer since I got the new capacitor in, and wiring is somewhat installed in the jucntion box. If I can do half as good as y'all do on restorations, I'm going to call it a win! I added an inline 3 amp fuse. It spikes to about 2.5 amps upon power up on high speed. Think that is a good idea? I didn't see any overload protection at all!
Cool. Got it back in the stand, and been running for 1 hour with no problems! I've got it in the bedroom across from my office/bedroom, about 25 feet away, and on low I feel a nice gentle breeze while sitting at the computer. I would like to find one for myself now, at least a Riviera!
That fan is really looking sharp! You have great attention to detail, and really get into the nitty-gritty of it all. Were those pre-formed heat shrink "caps" or did you make those yourself? Never seen them with the end already closed up.
Thank you. I thought it would be a quick and easy job, but no no! The people I am repairing it for are not mechanically inclined, so it has to be right. Apparently it's been in the family since new. I saw it working many years ago, and was impressed how quiet, and much air it moved since it doesn't seem to have very high rpm's. They told me shortly after that visit, it had quit working. Seven or so years later, it's finally getting fixed. On the heat shrink tubing, I got the end nice and hot with the heat gun, and then crimped the end with needle nose pliers, and held for a couple seconds, until cooled. I'm too cheap to buy special ones already made up!
My dad has a Fasco box fan from the 60s I've been eyeing, but it doesn't look like he's letting that go ever. Chances are when I inherit it, it will still be running. So I know all about old faens and what they mean to people. I'm actually not a big faen user, some people need one on in order to be able to sleep and other such tomfoolery. Or just have one on for the sake of having one on. Personally, I don't like stuff blowing on me. Worse, I can't STAND how it chops up sound. On Halloweenus, since I kept myself in the living room so I could be poised to answer the door at any moment, I had a couple laptops out that needed a few updates applied. Happened to have the ceiling faen on because it actually was nice enough, but man did it chop up the sounds those things made. Awful. I figured those shrink tubing bits were homemade. I don't think I've ever used shrink tubing on a joint like that, I've generally just used it on "in-line" joints. Made up a couple of short extension cords that way over the years.
Sounds like your Dad has some cool stuff! I'm just the opposite with faen usage. I have my 1983 Lakewood C122x mini box faen by my bed more for white noise, but it has a nice gentle breeze too. Also my ceiling faen is on medium each night. Once it gets really cold I won't use the ceiling faen, just the C122x. My only gripe with faens is when they start rattling, or squeaking. That I can't stand, and it will keep me awake until I pop in some earplugs! When I removed the head wire from the windings, each connection was taped with some sort of mystery tape. It reminded me of dry brittle masking tape. I figured the heat shrink tubing would work just fine to insulate the soldered connection.
My dad only has cool stuff because he won't buy anything new. Plus the old stuff was made to last, so there is no real need. Problem is, he's so far out of touch with reality on what things should cost and how long they should last. I know about that dry, brittle masking tape stuff. No idea what it is but I've dealt with that stuff before. The worst is old electrical tape where the tape itself starts disintegrating and you get black stuff on your hands that's near impossible to wash off.
I, unfortunately, have experienced the disintegrated electrical tape. Gotta get out the lacquer thinner for cleanup! So has he not experienced china pride quarity?!
Best thing is keep an eye out for a parts fan. Maybe one with a bad motor, but a good blade set. Ebay, facebook marketplace, letgo, offerup, craigslist are good places to setup ongoing searches. Be patient, one will show up.
This is awesome and thank you for taking the time and making this video. So quite and smooth. I would love to send my fan to you.
No problem! This is the first fan of this vintage I've ever worked on.
That looks amazing! Fantastic work :)
Thank you! Getting closer since I got the new capacitor in, and wiring is somewhat installed in the jucntion box. If I can do half as good as y'all do on restorations, I'm going to call it a win! I added an inline 3 amp fuse. It spikes to about 2.5 amps upon power up on high speed. Think that is a good idea? I didn't see any overload protection at all!
dynatrak Yup, adding the fuse is a good idea. And most likely there wouldn’t be any protection on that motor.
Cool. Got it back in the stand, and been running for 1 hour with no problems! I've got it in the bedroom across from my office/bedroom, about 25 feet away, and on low I feel a nice gentle breeze while sitting at the computer. I would like to find one for myself now, at least a Riviera!
That fan is really looking sharp! You have great attention to detail, and really get into the nitty-gritty of it all. Were those pre-formed heat shrink "caps" or did you make those yourself? Never seen them with the end already closed up.
Thank you. I thought it would be a quick and easy job, but no no! The people I am repairing it for are not mechanically inclined, so it has to be right. Apparently it's been in the family since new. I saw it working many years ago, and was impressed how quiet, and much air it moved since it doesn't seem to have very high rpm's. They told me shortly after that visit, it had quit working. Seven or so years later, it's finally getting fixed.
On the heat shrink tubing, I got the end nice and hot with the heat gun, and then crimped the end with needle nose pliers, and held for a couple seconds, until cooled. I'm too cheap to buy special ones already made up!
My dad has a Fasco box fan from the 60s I've been eyeing, but it doesn't look like he's letting that go ever. Chances are when I inherit it, it will still be running. So I know all about old faens and what they mean to people.
I'm actually not a big faen user, some people need one on in order to be able to sleep and other such tomfoolery. Or just have one on for the sake of having one on. Personally, I don't like stuff blowing on me. Worse, I can't STAND how it chops up sound. On Halloweenus, since I kept myself in the living room so I could be poised to answer the door at any moment, I had a couple laptops out that needed a few updates applied. Happened to have the ceiling faen on because it actually was nice enough, but man did it chop up the sounds those things made. Awful.
I figured those shrink tubing bits were homemade. I don't think I've ever used shrink tubing on a joint like that, I've generally just used it on "in-line" joints. Made up a couple of short extension cords that way over the years.
Sounds like your Dad has some cool stuff!
I'm just the opposite with faen usage. I have my 1983 Lakewood C122x mini box faen by my bed more for white noise, but it has a nice gentle breeze too. Also my ceiling faen is on medium each night. Once it gets really cold I won't use the ceiling faen, just the C122x. My only gripe with faens is when they start rattling, or squeaking. That I can't stand, and it will keep me awake until I pop in some earplugs!
When I removed the head wire from the windings, each connection was taped with some sort of mystery tape. It reminded me of dry brittle masking tape. I figured the heat shrink tubing would work just fine to insulate the soldered connection.
My dad only has cool stuff because he won't buy anything new. Plus the old stuff was made to last, so there is no real need. Problem is, he's so far out of touch with reality on what things should cost and how long they should last.
I know about that dry, brittle masking tape stuff. No idea what it is but I've dealt with that stuff before. The worst is old electrical tape where the tape itself starts disintegrating and you get black stuff on your hands that's near impossible to wash off.
I, unfortunately, have experienced the disintegrated electrical tape. Gotta get out the lacquer thinner for cleanup!
So has he not experienced china pride quarity?!
I have the same fan that I'm trying to restore. However I need to replace the blade. Does anyone know how to find that? Please help
Best thing is keep an eye out for a parts fan. Maybe one with a bad motor, but a good blade set. Ebay, facebook marketplace, letgo, offerup, craigslist are good places to setup ongoing searches. Be patient, one will show up.