LAU Question

[Kyle Shelstad]

Does this fan use a run capacitor with the motor, I don't have the fan in my possession but this the pic I got

[Greg Calmly]

I dont think it does. I dont own one so take my message with a grain of salt, but I dont think theres a capacitor.

Out of all the fans I have only one box fan from 1998 has a capacitor so this ones probably fine.

[Tom Zapf]

I DONT THINK SO BUT I AM SURE NOT SURE ...I AM CHECKING 

[Kyle Shelstad]

Thanks, I'll know more about it once I get a hold of it on Monday 

[Greg Calmly]

Do you intend to restore it? That things mighty gross

[Ben Taylor]

I have one like it (which is in need of restoration but far less gross, haha) and runs very well... I can check if it has a run capacity and reply again. I doubt that it does, offhand. 

[Jason Neill]

The fan pictured employs a shaded pole motor. Every Lau direct drive fan I've ever seen does.

[Luke Ferguson]

Very cool fan, Kyle. "Grossness" is only temporary, while "cool factor" lasts forever! I'm sure it will clean up beautifully.

[Kyle Shelstad]

Yeah, one of my co workers reached out to me and asked if i could get it running again.  they claim it was in a window and it was raining, and they said it sparked, and now it only sits and hums or trips the breaker, does not try to turn.  so as soon as i get it, it will receive a thorough cleaning first then a diagnosis.

[Tom Zapf]

WET IS NOT GOOD IT WILL SHORT A WINDING TO THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR CASE AND ITS PRETTY MUCH TOAST. I TOO HAVE BEEN TOLD NO CAPACITOR . A WET MOTOR CAN BE RECOVERED AS LONG AS IT IS DRIED...BUT IF IT WAS POWERED WHILE GETTING WET THEN IT IS GOING TO BE BURNED OUT . GOOD LUCK WITH IT ! 

[Kyle Shelstad]

Ok so I've got it and I pulled the motor apart, it was plugged so bad with debris, and greasy residue, and what appeared to be burnt up material.  I blew everything out, and re varnished the stator. it still buzzes loudly amd sounds like arcing although I can't see from where. I think safe to say it's a dead motor, also the wires going into the motor are so dried out the rubber flakes apart at the slightest movement. where would I even find a replacement motor

[Kyle Shelstad]

[Ken McClead]

Your motor is an electrically reversible shaded pole motor.  They are rarer than hens teeth.  I do not know the speed and horsepower of the motor that is used in your fan, but could see it was made by fasco.  I found a GE 3 speed reversible 1/15 hp shaded pole motor for sale on EBay.  Here is the link to the motor:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/304604986244

[Kyle Shelstad]

the other issue is the shaft size of the original is 3/8 everything I can find is 1/2

[Tony Clayton]

Have it rewound Kyle.

[Ken McClead]

The motor I posted a link to has a 3/8" shaft.  It might have to cut a little as it is about 2 1/2" long.  The other option would to have it rewound.  I do not know how much it would cost.  This is just my 2 cents worth.

[Greg Calmly]

I would try and get the motor rewound. Price depends on the electrician but meanwhile, I would restore the rest of it. Repaint the cabinet and check all the wiring in the switches and such. 

[Kyle Shelstad]

at best i can get a price to get it rewound as its not my fan, if it was mine, yes id restore it.

[Greg Calmly]

Make your co-worker pay for the rewinding lol 😂😂

[Kyle Shelstad]

Sounds like it might get rewound, not sure yet, haven't heard back

[Tom Zapf]

THE SUPER 20 VERSION SHOWED UP IN MY GARAGE AT MY BBQ IT DOES NOT HAVE A CAPACITOR THAT I CAN SEE ANYWHERE 

[Kyle Shelstad]

thanks Tom 😊 

[Tom Zapf]

ALSO SHOWED UP AT THE BBQ IS A VERY THIN 20" THREE SPEED LAU WINDOW FAN, SQUARE BOX FAN MOUNTED TO WINDOW PANEL  WITH A TOASTED MOTOR. THIS ONE TOO HAS NO CAPACITOR .... ANOTHER PROJECT!