Tim Babcock Posted August 10, 2024 Posted August 10, 2024 Given to me by a flea market and they did not know what it is. butter churn, Fan, water aerator? It runs but I did not see that it was sealed so it does not look to me like it would be for water. Not sure. Quote
Juan Varleta Posted August 11, 2024 Posted August 11, 2024 These were commonly hung in Dutch greenhouses to circulate air around plants. The first photo shows this model used in conjunction with a steam heating coil. In the US horticulture industry, these were known as "Turbulators" ...pretty cool ceiling fans. They never achieved wide usage here since more effective means of air circulation came along in the late 1960s. Quote
Lane Shirey Posted August 12, 2024 Posted August 12, 2024 Picked up one of those a couple of months ago. Quote
Russ Huber Posted August 12, 2024 Posted August 12, 2024 (edited) On 8/10/2024 at 4:17 PM, Tim Babcock said: Given to me by a flea market and they did not know what it is. butter churn, Fan, water aerator? It runs but I did not see that it was sealed so it does not look to me like it would be for water. Not sure. It's in the US patent directory. It is a ceiling fan. It was posted on the old forum in past. Mike Kearns may know what it is. Edited August 12, 2024 by Russ Huber Quote
Russ Huber Posted August 12, 2024 Posted August 12, 2024 On 8/11/2024 at 9:36 AM, Juan Varleta said: In the US horticulture industry, these were known as "Turbulators" ...pretty cool ceiling fans. They never achieved wide usage here since more effective means of air circulation came along in the late 1960s. Video | Facebook Quote
Tim Babcock Posted August 16, 2024 Author Posted August 16, 2024 (edited) I have a capacitor ordered for it. Its painted Hammered black. But the arm holder nose cone reminded me of a FW190 so I did the spiral from that plane. I think I am going to use this in my garage. Would make a great garage fan. Edited August 16, 2024 by Tim Babcock Quote
Mike Kearns Posted August 17, 2024 Posted August 17, 2024 https://nivola.nl/en/utiliteit/nivolator-v9/ Quote
Russ Huber Posted August 17, 2024 Posted August 17, 2024 14 minutes ago, Mike Kearns said: https://nivola.nl/en/utiliteit/nivolator-v9/ Quote
Tim Babcock Posted August 22, 2024 Author Posted August 22, 2024 I finally finished this one up. Cleaned and repainted. The bearings are like Wheel bearings. Repacked with bearing grease. It will go in my garage. I had to order the aluminum sheet in that particular thickness. Made a patter and cut out the three missing fins and replaced them. Its a smooth running fan. 3 Quote
Michael Rathberger Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 Looks like a fun project. Well done Quote
Anthony Lindsey Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 Nose cone for the Butcher Bird! (Focke Wulf 190) 1 1 Quote
Tim Babcock Posted August 22, 2024 Author Posted August 22, 2024 1 minute ago, Anthony Lindsey said: Nose cone for the Butcher Bird! (Focke Wulf 190) Yep, that is where I got the idea from. I am a history buff. Love all things historical from stone age points to roman coins. WW2 is quite fascinating. Quote
Jim Kovar Posted August 23, 2024 Posted August 23, 2024 13 hours ago, Anthony Lindsey said: Nose cone for the Butcher Bird! (Focke Wulf 190) Quote
George Durbin Posted August 24, 2024 Posted August 24, 2024 On 8/22/2024 at 5:34 PM, Tim Babcock said: I finally finished this one up. Cleaned and repainted. The bearings are like Wheel bearings. Repacked with bearing grease. It will go in my garage. I had to order the aluminum sheet in that particular thickness. Made a patter and cut out the three missing fins and replaced them. Its a smooth running fan. Very nice!! Quote
Tim Babcock Posted September 8, 2024 Author Posted September 8, 2024 The fan installed at my shop. Quote
Tim Babcock Posted September 8, 2024 Author Posted September 8, 2024 I can not remember if there is a centrifugal force starter in this fan. This may be the tink I hear every time it comes up to speed. Quote
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