I have been doing this to many fans for years. We have one fan in our bedroom that is about 33 years old and been re-oiled 3-4 times. A good idea is to clean the shafts with alcohol, using a Q-tip, to remove baked on oil. Oil the shafts like you mentioned but also soak the felt pad around the bearing so it will self lube for a long time. 3 in 1 oil make oil for electric motors, which I find works much better than regular 3 in 1 oil. Note to other people who have not done this before; grease, transmission oil,white lithium grease, motor oil will not work as it with heat and bake, causing the motor to seize. Nice short video. Helps us to recycle.
Thanks for the thumbs up :) I mentioned the rf damage on your video because I got hurt playing with a tiny flyback in a plasma globe using a screwdriver. It was only a few kV and I didn't feel anything at the time but my hand was quite sore for a few days afterwards. Stay safe, and I'll look forward to more videos from you.
That happened to the small fan. I needed to take it apart and put it back together many times, very carefully tightening the bearings just enough. I'm glad I edited that out but I now think it would have been funny to have me tightening and loosening screws while swearing with the video sped up a few times ;)
I've oiled plenty of fans with 3-in-1 electric motor oil and zoom spout oiler. I'm a fan collector so I have plenty of expertise on oiling motors on vintage box fans and table fans.
The chintzy sleeve bearings in these crap motors do that after a few years. I have tried regrinding the bearing races on some, and the fix is at best temporary.
Hey there friend, sorry to reply on ya video, yeah thanx for the kind comment! I'll be getting a proper chicken stick made up soon! The output from that transfomer is mentley awsome lol ;-) thanx friend, Ant
That's weird. Does it have an oscillation gearbox that's gummed up? When you remove one of the bearings, does the unbolted bearing spin freely? Does that then free up the rotor and shaft? Other than an alignment issue, I'm not sure what's causing it to jam.
What do you think of the idea of adding a felt pad to act as an oil sponge to gradually lube the bushing over a longer period of time? Also have you experimented with different oils?
I have a 3 speed shaded pole motor like this too, and I am trying to fix it. It is doing the exact same thing. Oiling didnt help, I tried re-seating the bearings (just regular friction bearings!) and no fix :(
Nope, it doesn't have a gearbox, it's just a plain motor... Sometimes I can get the bearings to spin freely, but putting it back together makes them get tight again. I might try to smooth the bearing surfaces.
No thumbs either way because I'm neutral. The vid is well done as is. The problem for me is I need to know the how's, what's and why's which you did *not* show. Thanks anyway.
+wigglietail2008 This is the worst video I've ever seen on youtube for lubricating a fan. The whole crux of the video is supposed to be how to take the fan apart to get to the bearings. In this video it shows everything except that. Totally useless video upload by some complete moron.
Right ways , you must put the fine oil into packages of oil where hold the bushing for motor shaft . . at least 25 drops of fine oil (Sewing machine oil). What you did . . motor will run for max a day ! What you did is good , but more honest to show full of truth !
I have been doing this to many fans for years. We have one fan in our bedroom that is about 33 years old and been re-oiled 3-4 times. A good idea is to clean the shafts with alcohol, using a Q-tip, to remove baked on oil. Oil the shafts like you mentioned but also soak the felt pad around the bearing so it will self lube for a long time. 3 in 1 oil make oil for electric motors, which I find works much better than regular 3 in 1 oil. Note to other people who have not done this before; grease, transmission oil,white lithium grease, motor oil will not work as it with heat and bake, causing the motor to seize. Nice short video. Helps us to recycle.
Thanks for the thumbs up :)
I mentioned the rf damage on your video because I got hurt playing with a tiny flyback in a plasma globe using a screwdriver. It was only a few kV and I didn't feel anything at the time but my hand was quite sore for a few days afterwards. Stay safe, and I'll look forward to more videos from you.
Good job friend. thank you for sharing!
you should include where exactly to oil it!?
That happened to the small fan. I needed to take it apart and put it back together many times, very carefully tightening the bearings just enough. I'm glad I edited that out but I now think it would have been funny to have me tightening and loosening screws while swearing with the video sped up a few times ;)
I've oiled plenty of fans with 3-in-1 electric motor oil and zoom spout oiler. I'm a fan collector so I have plenty of expertise on oiling motors on vintage box fans and table fans.
need to know what paste wax for floor fan rotation mechanism
Just on the shaft where it sits on the bearings.
The chintzy sleeve bearings in these crap motors do that after a few years. I have tried regrinding the bearing races on some, and the fix is at best temporary.
I've done the same but most of them works for several hours only.... What is the permanent solution ?
Hey there friend, sorry to reply on ya video, yeah thanx for the kind comment! I'll be getting a proper chicken stick made up soon! The output from that transfomer is mentley awsome lol ;-) thanx friend,
Ant
Thanks a lot man. Truly helps! :)
Can i do this with all fans??
If you can take the fan apart, cleaning and oiling will help it last longer.
That's weird. Does it have an oscillation gearbox that's gummed up? When you remove one of the bearings, does the unbolted bearing spin freely? Does that then free up the rotor and shaft? Other than an alignment issue, I'm not sure what's causing it to jam.
did you put oil on rotor?
No. He's not an idiot.
What do you think of the idea of adding a felt pad to act as an oil sponge to gradually lube the bushing over a longer period of time? Also have you experimented with different oils?
Gromitdog1 uhhh.... im trying it. thanks for le idea.
I have a 3 speed shaded pole motor like this too, and I am trying to fix it. It is doing the exact same thing. Oiling didnt help, I tried re-seating the bearings (just regular friction bearings!) and no fix :(
Thanks it worked
Best to just replace those with ball bearing, will last forever
Nope, it doesn't have a gearbox, it's just a plain motor...
Sometimes I can get the bearings to spin freely, but putting it back together makes them get tight again. I might try to smooth the bearing surfaces.
I have put oil on mine but only went for a night.
Convert with 2x 608-ZZ 8 mm ball bearings, no friction anymore and run for many many years.
My fan is just like yours. The fan runs really hot. Can it be fixed??
Convert with 2x 608-ZZ 8 mm ball bearings, no friction anymore and run for many many years.
No thumbs either way because I'm neutral. The vid is well done as is. The problem for me is I need to know the how's, what's and why's which you did *not* show. Thanks anyway.
+wigglietail2008 This is the worst video I've ever seen on youtube for lubricating a fan. The whole crux of the video is supposed to be how to take the fan apart to get to the bearings. In this video it shows everything except that. Totally useless video upload by some complete moron.
wow nice cool
You have some cool videos too my friend ;-)
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Right ways , you must put the fine oil into packages of oil where hold the bushing for motor shaft . . at least 25 drops of fine oil (Sewing machine oil).
What you did . . motor will run for max a day !
What you did is good , but more honest to show full of truth !
I bought a pedal fan 2 month ago yesterday I had to repair it 😑
Convert with 2x 608-ZZ 8 mm ball bearings, no friction anymore and run for many many years.
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