Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) I am working on an Emerson 26646 with a 4 Wire Stator. I paid $10 for the fan and thought I might learn something in the process. The fan has a switch from a 24646. The stator has continuity between two wires but not the other two. I did not see any breaks in the windings. I get continuity readings between 3 of the 4 coils. I am thinking about taking the suspect coil out to get a better look? Any advice or helpful info would be appreciated. UPDATE: Found the break. Top inside run of smallest coil. 👍 Edited November 20, 2023 by Bryan Eshenbaugh Photo added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Your stator windings do not look good. Your switch lamination stack appears tall which would give me the impression it belonged to a 16" Emerson fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Russ Huber said: Your stator windings do not look good. Your switch lamination stack appears tall which would give me the impression it belonged to a 16" Emerson fan. Thanks Russ. If nothing else , I got to see how the windings are assembled in the stator. I do have continuity across the 4 wires now. I will see if I can get the windings back in and go from there. The ceramic on the switch is marked 24646 but may be from a 16in. Fan. I have removed short switches from 16in. Fans. I am sure Pre-internet repairs was often getting whatever switch your cousin could spare. Haha! I have a working 26646 that I will take readings off of …if I get to that point. Thank you for taking time to respond. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 If what is see is a lot of bare copper windings, I wouldn't waste your time with that stator. The windings will short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 32 minutes ago, Russ Huber said: If what is see is a lot of bare copper windings, I wouldn't waste your time with that stator. The windings will short. I will always revarnish a stator but I think they are ok. I had to scrape the varnish off the break to get an ohm reading. That part of the windings are newer than the black windings. Someone did a shade tree rewind at some point. Who knows might go poof? Then I get to try winding coils. I always have liked a challenge and learning new things anyway. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Olson Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, Bryan Eshenbaugh said: I will always revarnish a stator but I think they are ok. I had to scrape the varnish off the break to get an ohm reading. That part of the windings are newer than the black windings. Someone did a shade tree rewind at some point. Who knows might go poof? Then I get to try winding coils. I always have liked a challenge and learning new things anyway. 👍 Those windings are roached. Wind some new coils. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Mark Olson said: Those windings are roached. Wind some new coils. Thanks for your advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Roadt Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 always be prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, Jim Roadt said: always be prepared And 'NEVER' panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 12:42 PM, Russ Huber said: If what is see is a lot of bare copper windings, I wouldn't waste your time with that stator. The windings will short. Well, The Verdict is in and you were Correct Sir. I did get to see how difficult it is to put windings back in a stator. Hats off to those who do rewinds. The fan ran for 10-15 seconds, amps increased and end of story. I will find a replacement stator and compatible switch but not in a rush. It was a good learning experience for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I don't mean to pour salt on the wound, but that guard appears to be a bit challenged. You could just lick your wounds and part it out, definitely worth $10.00 for parts gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, Russ Huber said: I don't mean to pour salt on the wound, but that guard appears to be a bit challenged. You could just lick your wounds and part it out, definitely worth $10.00 for parts gained. For sure. I know that the parts can be used down the road. Thanks Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Shirey Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) At least there are 2 good grommets! oh, and an oiler Edited December 6, 2023 by Lane Shirey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Eshenbaugh Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Lane Shirey said: At least there are 2 good grommets! Yea, looks pretty sad. The ceramic switch is out of a 24646 and is good. The badge and wings cleaned up. But yes, very sad condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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