Kim Frank Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Had a visit yesterday from Brad Chaney and wife Jane E of Washington State. They are on a three week roadtrip , checking things out and paid us a visit at the Museum. While they couldn't stay for the meet, we had a nice visit and Brad gave me a 1904 GE type AG form D 12 inch exhaust fan. It is very unusual in that it's original owner fabricated an anti-reversal mechanism on the blade. As soon as I can build a stand for it, the fan will be on display in the Museum. Thank you Brad and Jane. Hope you have a great rest of your trip. Be safe and Thank you. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Michael Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 That's awesome! Good on them! 🙌🏼It must have originally been in a windy/drafty space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Allen Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 That is fascinating about the anti-reverse device. In industry we could call that a "back stop." The issue I see with that is the lack of protection if the natural draft happened to be in the same direction as the fan's rotation. I have seen exhaust fans where the centrifugal start mechanism was completely worn away to nothing from windmilling in the breeze. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Plata Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I really like different and unusual. This definitely qualifies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Unusual! Nice addition to the museum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Frank Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 Display stand is done and exhaust fan is mounted. Motor was cleaned up a bit and stator taps were checked. Blade was balanced. I'm still amazed at the Yankee ingenuity with the anti reversal device. Nice example that will go into the GE timeline in the Museum. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Allen Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Looks amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dunaway Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Nice touch with the woodwork. Great save for manufacturing history !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rathberger Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Really nice display Kim. You are certainly the master of these.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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