How To Check, And Add Oil To A Hunter Original Ceiling Fan.
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- A UA-cam user named Eric K. wanted to know how to add oil to an Original.
This video is intended some someone who just acquired a Hunter Original, just starting out in the hobby, and doesn't know much about them.
After looking on UA-cam, I didn't see a quick, to the point video about oiling one, what oil to use, and how much to add.
Hunter fan oil:
www.amazon.com/Shell-Hydrauli...
Zoom Spout Oiler:
www.amazon.com/Supco-CE441-Zo...
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I found, after about three to four years the zoom spout turns into gum.
Thanks for the tip! Will keep an eye on the oil for sure. I check mine annually. Thankfully, these are easy to tear down for cleaning, should I find that happens to me.
Zoom spout gets gummy? I definitely believe you on that means how you have tons of knowledge on Hunter originals plus you taught me enough that I’ve completely disassembled my originals to do a thorough oil change and made sure the reservoir and the oil return lines were clean. I’ve had zoom spout for 1.5 years now in my originals and reading this makes me want to do an oil change with genuine Hunter oil.
Ruh-roh! Can't wait to see what the spout on the bottle I have looks like 🤞 but Ace Hardware's right up the road and they're open till 7!
Thank you. I have two Hunter fans over an indoor pool. They have been operating 24-7 for 26 years without a problem! I have checked them about every other year. I did not know the proper procedure for checking the oil level and over filled one causing a mess. I just took one apart to clean it and it looks like new other that the extra oil that had gotten everywhere. I expect that they will continue to run and run and run. Thank you for your excellent video!
Thanks! Yes, with a little maintenance these will run for decades.
@@dynatrak I was told mine would outlive me as long as I kept them oiled, and I believe it as I was a little over 50 when I had them installed
Thank you dynatrak. I FINALLY fixed my frozen hunter fan with the help from your video & instructions. I bought Hunter fan oil but didn't quite know how to add the oil. I wasn't able to locate the check oil level slot, but since this fan hasn't been oiled in at least 30 years, I slowly added the recommended amount just like it was a new fan. I'll also put a few drops in my other two working hunter fans for maintenance.
Glad to help! That's great you were able to revive your frozen fan.
I was told by the electrician who installed my Hunter Originals - because they're up really high and I couldn't hold them up there while installing them, too! - that they should be oiled annually. Based on my own experience, I don't think it's necessary to oil them annually but it can't hurt and it's better than having your fan grind to a screeching halt.
@@bethwright8595 Unless they leak, they should be ok for a while. I wouldn't go over five years without checking the level.
I have the old hunter fans and this is just what I needed. Thank you.
That’s great! This will help them last even longer.
I just salvaged 3 of the 2002-07 Hunters with the oil port in the switch housing. Could I drill a 3/16” hole in the upper motor housing and make an oil port where they are on earlier and new models? Thanks!!
I'd just use them as is. I suppose you could sacrifice one to experiment with though!
Good tutorial for when I own some of these one day.
Also do you recommend checking the oil once a year or every other year or either way?
Thank you!
I have an owners manual for a new old stock 1981 Original, and it states to check every five years. I just got in the habit of checking every year, because of the ones on the patio. They usually need a little bit of oil added. Every other year is perfectly fine for normal use!
Hi -- I am about to add the oil to fan following your instruction -- I'm wondering if you can tell me the model of your fan as it is identical to mine but I can't read the model # on the tag any longer thanks
This one is a 23272 from 1984
Very helpful
Thanks!
I have an old hunter ceiling fan and I’m wondering if it can be changed from summer to winter mode.
Look for a switch on top, or the switch housing. If none, it will only go one direction.
Thanks for the video. My fan gets stuck and I have to tap it to start spinning. Is it because the oil is low?
You’re welcome! Either that, or a bad capacitor, if equipped.
So you have to remove the blades to check the oil level?
No. That's just a motor I had on the workbench at the time, I don't have room to attach blades while a motor is in the workbench area. It's the same procedure with the blades attached.
I need one on oiling a K-55 motor. Haha.
Unfortunately, that has sealed bearings, and the only way to do it right is to replace them.
I know, but I think you can oil them, ive seen it done
@@isaac24 Not a sealed bearing. If it's making noise, it's worn out, and replacement is the only way to fix it. You may be able to heat the bearing, and get a bit of oil to go in through capillary action, but that is a temporary fix. I've done that on a K63 motor, but wouldn't put it into service until I replace the bearings.
I don't know how to do that, that's why i asked.
I have a motor that needs new bearings, and will make a video how to do that soon.
I will send someone I know this video
Awesome! Thanks.