Kyle Shelstad Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Calmly Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Zapf Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I DONT THINK SO BUT I AM SURE NOT SURE ...I AM CHECKING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Thanks, I'll know more about it once I get a hold of it on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Calmly Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Do you intend to restore it? That things mighty gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Taylor Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Neill Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 The fan pictured employs a shaded pole motor. Every Lau direct drive fan I've ever seen does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Ferguson Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Very cool fan, Kyle. "Grossness" is only temporary, while "cool factor" lasts forever! I'm sure it will clean up beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Zapf Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 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 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 20230515_151017.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken McClead Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 the other issue is the shaft size of the original is 3/8 everything I can find is 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clayton Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Have it rewound Kyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken McClead Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Calmly Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 at best i can get a price to get it rewound as its not my fan, if it was mine, yes id restore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Calmly Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Make your co-worker pay for the rewinding lol 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 Sounds like it might get rewound, not sure yet, haven't heard back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Zapf Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 THE SUPER 20 VERSION SHOWED UP IN MY GARAGE AT MY BBQ IT DOES NOT HAVE A CAPACITOR THAT I CAN SEE ANYWHERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Shelstad Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 thanks Tom 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Zapf Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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