My weekend score.

[Steve Butler]

I was experiencing a little sellers remorse after Fan Fair.  I sold a very nice 16” tank and a couple tank stumps that were taking up too much space.  Fortunately tanks tend to accumulate.   I got this Saturday at a live auction, no internet bidding or buyers premium.  It’s in really nice shape and runs smooth on both speeds. I like the blade and badge patina.  

[Michael Bouthiller]

Does it have the original cord Steve?

[Steve Butler]

8 hours ago, Michael Bouthiller said:

Does it have the original cord Steve?

No, it has the insulated kind probably from a toaster or iron.   

[Stan Adams]

Wow Steve, first win the raffle fan, then new grandchild, & then find this. These are the best tanks, they run nearly silent! Great find!

[Russ Huber]

I am always impressed to see 6 wing blades on a tank motor fan. Probably because I have never seen one on any of mine. 🙂  Introduced to the electrical trade in 1910.

 

1911

Edited August 13, 2024 by Russ Huber

[George Durbin]

1 hour ago, Russ Huber said:

I am always impressed to see 6 wing blades on a tank motor fan. Probably because I have never seen one on any of mine. 🙂  Introduced to the electrical trade in 1910.

 

1911

Hi Russ! Correct me if I am wrong... Did I read somewhere on an earlier forum post that the 6 blade was an option to get and still work as a replacement for the 4 winger without it being a 6 pole motor?

[George Durbin]

??

[Steve Butler]

5 hours ago, Stan Adams said:

Wow Steve, first win the raffle fan, then new grandchild, & then find this. These are the best tanks, they run nearly silent! Great find!

I am very blessed in spite of myself.    Donna didn’t go with me to the auction because she was more concerned about little Ava’s arrival.   She needs to re-examine her priorities. 😉  Someday I hope to add a D/C tank to the collection.   

[Russ Huber]

50 minutes ago, George Durbin said:

Hi Russ! Correct me if I am wrong... Did I read somewhere on an earlier forum post that the 6 blade was an option to get and still work as a replacement for the 4 winger without it being a 6 pole motor?

Westinghouse was a stickler for style numbers for specific models typically based on its design, function and voltage. The 6 wing tank models have specific style numbers as they were designed with 6 pole stators. 

No, I have never read in electrical trade the 6-wing tank blade was optional. If you have valid proof otherwise, please share it and I will stand corrected. 

As most of us know, Western Electric marketed the Westinghouse tank fan under their badge, tag, and style number.

The images below are specific Westinghouse style numbers for Westinghouse 6-pole 6-wing tank fan motors.

Edited August 13, 2024 by Russ Huber

[Russ Huber]

The AFCA galleries have these 6 wing tanks dated as early as 1907. I see one in there with a cutout banner which is a replacement for the original solid banner. The 12" ONLY 6-pole 6-wing residence tank motor fan was introduced to the market through Westinghouse and Western Electric in 1910. 

1907 All Original 12" 6 Blade Westinghouse Tank Motor Desk Fan - Antique Fan Supply Co (antiquefanparts.com)

[Russ Huber]

2 hours ago, George Durbin said:

Hi Russ!  Did I read somewhere on an earlier forum post that the 6 blade was an option to get and still work as a replacement for the 4 winger without it being a 6 pole motor?

Hi George! 🙂

[Daniel Herczeg]

I believe there is one of these at a nearby antique store, however, the cage is broken, and the fan is selling for something like $225.

 

[George Durbin]

4 hours ago, Russ Huber said:

Hi George! 🙂

Same as bracket and desk types, so is it saying 6 pole? It's not clear in my thick head... 

[Nicholas Denney]

7 hours ago, Daniel Herczeg said:

I believe there is one of these at a nearby antique store, however, the cage is broken, and the fan is selling for something like $225.

 

Relatively low price for a 6 wing tank

[Mark Behrend]

Nice get!

[Steve Butler]

On 8/13/2024 at 3:39 PM, Daniel Herczeg said:

I believe there is one of these at a nearby antique store, however, the cage is broken, and the fan is selling for something like $225.

 

If it’s a six wing I say go get it.  The cage can be repaired.  Any decent four wing tank is going to set you back  $200-$300 in as found running condition. 

[Daniel Herczeg]

It's a six wing, but I don't believe it is in running condition. Is it still worth it?

1 hour ago, Steve Butler said:

If it’s a six wing I say go get it.  The cage can be repaired.  Any decent four wing tank is going to set you back  $200-$300 in as found running condition. 

 

[Anthony Lindsey]

yep

[Louis Weedman]

One way to cure seller's remorse: buy more fans 😁

Nice Hawthorn!

[Russ Huber]

3 hours ago, Daniel Herczeg said:

It's a six wing, but I don't believe it is in running condition. Is it still worth it?

 

If you're uncertain about the purchase, go there and take some detailed pictures and post them before its gone. Get a clear picture of the motor tag and the style number.

[Daniel Herczeg]

I'm probably jinxing myself here, but I don't think it will go anywhere anytime soon. It's the same westinghouse being discussed.

[Russ Huber]

On 8/13/2024 at 6:43 PM, George Durbin said:

Same as bracket and desk types, so is it saying 6 pole? It's not clear in my thick head... 

It is saying it is a 6-pole. Now you can clear your thick head.

[Russ Huber]

2 minutes ago, Daniel Herczeg said:

I'm probably jinxing myself here, but I don't think it will go anywhere anytime soon. It's the same westinghouse being discussed.

If you don't think it is going anywhere, and the shop is nearby. get some pictures. We can anti-Jinx you. If you snooze, you lose.

The fan being discussed is a Westinghouse marketed and rebadged by Western Electric.

[Daniel Herczeg]

The one I am talking about seems to be just the westinghouse with no rebadge. However, I am only in proximity to the shop while I am on vacation, and I will leave the day after I go, if I even go in the first place. I will try to find other pictures of the same model.

[Daniel Herczeg]

It is one of these.