Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Question if you dont mind. This is a 2 speed toggle. Off in the middle with slow/fast to each side. Do I put one headwire and 1 power wire together in the middle? 2 wire headwire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 This is for this Gilbert fan. I bet it is supposed to have some type of speed coil in the base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Smith Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 no your speed coil should have 2 leads, ( high/ low), they go to either side, then put the power lead in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 All I have is this switch. Nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Am i missing coil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) The center terminal is the common for the outside separate circuit terminals. You're missing a screw on one side of the switch. Without it, you have a one speed. The internal contact plate pivots like a teeter tooter connecting the center common contact to one side or the other terminal to complete the circuit. 1498692019520295936-01666338 (storage.googleapis.com) Edited September 30, 2022 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 If memory serves me right, you should have a second speed coil in the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Thanks Russ. It's missing the speed coil in base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Carmody Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have a 20s Westinghouse I purchased for parts.The speed coil is gone with a two speed switch.I have to lightly spin start with the blade.It runs great after that.I have run it for hours and it runs normal heat,amps in line with my complete one.I have not looked to see how it’s wired but it’s obvious it has been that way for many years.If your interested I can open it up and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Thanks Paul, Let me see if I can rustle up the Gilbert part first but If I can't I will reach out to you. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Smith Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I think I have a spare 10" vorty speed coil that should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Send me a picture. Base is pretty flat so it cant have much depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Stokes Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 In case this helps: Let us know how it turns out and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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