Jim Roadt Posted December 8, 2023 Author Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Russ Huber said: I went to Menards and ACE hardware in my area. Neither had the correct switch. The threaded shafts were plastic and to long. This outfit I posted is reasonable, the switch is decent, and has cheap shipping. My total bill was $7. 17. And they ship fast. Now Jim is going to go to Home Depot and Lowes anyway just to see if he can better my offer/help.🙂 Unfortunately for me, both of those places are over an hour from my home. took the Russ method.... Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 8, 2023 Author Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Russ Huber said: I went to Menards and ACE hardware in my area. Neither had the correct switch. The threaded shafts were plastic and to long. This outfit I posted is reasonable, the switch is decent, and has cheap shipping. My total bill was $7. 17. And they ship fast. Now Jim is going to go to Home Depot and Lowes anyway just to see if he can better my offer/help.🙂 Unfortunately for me, both of those places are over an hour from my home. used the Russ method....... Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 8, 2023 Posted December 8, 2023 33 minutes ago, Jim Roadt said: used the Russ method....... Ordered on Nov. the 8th, had it in my mailbox by the Nov. the 13th. I didn't know they had one patina until I posted the link above, damn. 3/8in. Shank On/Off Rotary Lamp Switch with Wire Leads - Brass Plated SW90577BP $2.25 USD Qty: 1 $2.25 USD Subtotal: $2.25 USD Shipping: $4.92 USD Tax: $0.00 USD Grand total: $7.17 USD Payment method: Credit Card Shipping method: USPS (USPS Ground Advantage) for $4.92 USD 1 Quote
James Landry Posted December 8, 2023 Posted December 8, 2023 30 minutes ago, Russ Huber said: Ordered on Nov. the 8th, had it in my mailbox by the Nov. the 13th. I didn't know they had one patina until I posted the link above, damn. 3/8in. Shank On/Off Rotary Lamp Switch with Wire Leads - Brass Plated SW90577BP $2.25 USD Qty: 1 $2.25 USD Subtotal: $2.25 USD Shipping: $4.92 USD Tax: $0.00 USD Grand total: $7.17 USD Payment method: Credit Card Shipping method: USPS (USPS Ground Advantage) for $4.92 USD HA! Now try finding a SPDT rotary switch!!! Tried finding one for my 2 speed Command Air- the switch was replaced decades ago with a brown SPTT switch and works, but has 2 high speed settings. Ain't right. All they make nowadays is SPTT or SPST rotaries. I DID find a SPDT (ONE, and ONLY one on the whole interweb!!!) but no real world measurements, very vague. I ordered and am waiting on it, but believe it is going to be too large from their mm, cm, inch or unknown measurements they listed, with no clarification... Quote
Russ Huber Posted December 8, 2023 Posted December 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, James Landry said: HA! Now try finding a SPDT rotary switch!!! Tried finding one for my 2 speed Command Air- the switch was replaced decades ago with a brown SPTT switch and works, but has 2 high speed settings. Ain't right. All they make nowadays is SPTT or SPST rotaries. I DID find a SPDT (ONE, and ONLY one on the whole interweb!!!) but no real world measurements, very vague. I ordered and am waiting on it, but believe it is going to be too large from their mm, cm, inch or unknown measurements they listed, with no clarification... Just replace it with a two-position center off toggle. The fan won't mind. 1 Quote
James Landry Posted December 8, 2023 Posted December 8, 2023 36 minutes ago, Russ Huber said: Just replace it with a two-position center off toggle. The fan won't mind. Thought about it. Had the toggle in hand at the store(s). Said: "NOPE". We'll see how the new one fits (if at all) when it arrives. Other than that, I guess I'll live with it as is... just boils my blood that they can't figure out how to manufactor a stinking switch. Even a cheesy communist made rotary switch would suffice... Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 8, 2023 Author Posted December 8, 2023 A little steel wool to make highlights standout better followed by secret sauce and heat 3 Quote
Russell Petta Posted December 8, 2023 Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 11:10 AM, Evan Atkinson said: Victor. I think your Luminaire is the “Florentine Bronze” finish. Nice looking. Interesting that your fan has that ornamental union mid-way on the pole stand. Mine does not have that. Your motor is the early one with the pot-metal bearing holders, with oilers. Tread cautiously! Quote
Russell Petta Posted December 8, 2023 Posted December 8, 2023 Evan, that decorative piece on the shaft is exclusive to the 6’ model along with the 15” feet. The 5’ models did not come with it., and they came with 10” feet. That is a 6’ model. 4 Quote
Evan Atkinson Posted December 10, 2023 Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 2:53 PM, Russell Petta said: Evan, that decorative piece on the shaft is exclusive to the 6’ model along with the 15” feet. The 5’ models did not come with it., and they came with 10” feet. That is a 6’ model. Thanks for the info Russell. I know nothing about Luminaires other than having "seen 'em around" and I hadn't noticed there was a height difference between models. Learning though! Quote
Evan Atkinson Posted December 10, 2023 Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 7:56 AM, Jim Roadt said: blades cleaned up nicely....original finish?? Sure looks like Florentine Bronze to me! Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 10, 2023 Author Posted December 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Evan Atkinson said: Sure looks like Florentine Bronze to me! Thanks...Glad to hear it because I repainted blades, too far gone for my taste and can barely see them once it is put back together Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 11, 2023 Author Posted December 11, 2023 Starting to reassemble. Glade I didn't work at the Luminaire factory , those cast pieces seem to be spring loaded, hence the landing pad 2 Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 12, 2023 Author Posted December 12, 2023 Warning !!!! NEVER EVER take a job at the Luminaire assembly plant. Spring loaded ,slightly off holes with no access etc.....What was the average wage there? Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 12, 2023 Author Posted December 12, 2023 The black wires are for power the yellow striped wire was never connected to anything and everything worked. Is that a ground wire? Quote
Evan Atkinson Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 30 minutes ago, Jim Roadt said: Warning !!!! NEVER EVER take a job at the Luminaire assembly plant. Spring loaded ,slightly off holes with no access etc.....What was the average wage there? Those sure are some extra drippy candle sleeves you got there Jim! 😅 Quote
James Landry Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, Jim Roadt said: Warning !!!! NEVER EVER take a job at the Luminaire assembly plant. Spring loaded ,slightly off holes with no access etc.....What was the average wage there? About 23 cents/hr... Sounds like my current wages... Quote
David A Cherry Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 I live less than 20 miles where that fan was made so they are quite prevalent around here.. the famous picture of two luminaires set out to the trash is from Covington Kentucky, where the designer lived.. 95% of these fans have damage filagree, because of how the legs wind up getting repositioned….. position two legs up front and one leg in the back, not the other way around or you may also fall prey to falling backwards … if your motor self-destructs, from the crumbling bearing holders you can replace the hole thing with one from any Victor breeze spreader. By studying the filigree castings carefully, you can see places designed to help carry the wires, modern wiring is too thick. You will need to use the old stuff. 1 Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 12, 2023 Author Posted December 12, 2023 Thanks David, spun it around mine was originally wired as pictured, however, I notice a hole in center of bottom casting ( screw driver pointing )that looks like it should go there? Quote
Evan Atkinson Posted December 13, 2023 Posted December 13, 2023 That center hole was in each of the cast panels that make up the top, sides and bottom of the cage, and the purpose was to mount the crest with its threaded nipple in that hole in the top panel. Victor realized it didn't need to make a special panel for just the top, so it made all four quarter panels the same. My wires thread out the back of the motor, to the sides, and down the yoke sides to enter the union. Quote
David A Cherry Posted December 17, 2023 Posted December 17, 2023 All I can say is…once properly wired you will be able to swivel the motor in the yoke.. Quote
Jim Roadt Posted December 18, 2023 Author Posted December 18, 2023 5 hours ago, David A Cherry said: All I can say is…once properly wired you will be able to swivel the motor in the yoke.. yep.... pointing in proper direction now Quote
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