This is a channel dedicated to my hobbies, primarily focused on electric fans. I enjoy collecting fans of all types and eras: antique, vintage and new. Here you will find a wide variety of videos showcasing fans, ranging from: demonstrations, unboxings and in-depth product reviews, to restorations, DIY projects and more! There are also occasional contents on my other hobbies and topics of interest.
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Love cast iron and brass fans ,but vintage fans ,specially from 70s are awesome too 💙💙💙
Dude you are a trip. Thanks for pimping that fan. 👍
Replace that garbage Westinghouse industrial with a gold line.
You got it ;)
@@TheSuperFanMan but first you need to find one 🙏
I might have one already ;)
@@TheSuperFanMan no way
You can’t get your finger cut off with that
An older version of a heat dish by presto
Is non detergent oil ok to use on these fans? Also thank you for showing me how to clean mine
No problem! Yes, non detergent is actually the right type of oil for sleeve bearing motors, including most household fan motors. Detergent oil collects debris over time and clogs up motor bearings. Detergent oil is great on systems that circulate the oil through filters, such as in engines, but not so great on unfiltered lubrication systems such as motor bearings.
But it got replaced here in United States
That is not a screwdriver it is a Allen wrench
Allen wrenches are hex keys. This is a Phillips-head screwdriver with an angled handle.
@@TheSuperFanMan thank you, i stand corrected!
Thank you for posting this video. There was no way I was going to take apart the motor without this video. You know I broke the push nut a little and didn't panic thanks to you.
In 2021
And I remember watching this
Excellent! Stator rewind also looks great. What material did you use to wrap the coils?
Thank you! I used 3M friction tape.
Nah newer Honeywell fans- the screws are sooooo deep and hole too skinny that no screwdriver can reach. So maddening
A dedicated Phillips head screwdriver will work, guaranteed. Most interchangeable bit screwdrivers are too wide.
@TheSuperFanMan wrong. Not on the newer models.
I’ve worked on recent models too and my generic hardware store screwdrivers can reach the screws. I would give other screwdrivers a try.
Really nice collection! Sorry for the late comment.
Thanks! Never too late to comment! :)
Do you recommend this fan for a room with no AC and with 1 sided window? Alernative options? Im currently using a Taotronics tower. Hawaii summer humid weather😂
I’d say it depends on the dimensions of the room. If it’s small (under ~10x10ft), then this would be fine, but it’d be underpowered for larger rooms. If you’re looking at Dreo products specifically, they also have larger models that should perform much better. This might be an important factor since the fan will be your primary source of cooling.
You don’t have to remove the push nut, but if you do, you can pick up a new one at the hardware store.
if the fan is dirty, especially the blades, it won't function as well.
amazing
So let's talk about oscillating fans and air circulators for a minute, they don't lower the temperature of the air they're moving they just move it, so if you're not in the path of that moving air you're not getting ANY of the benefits of it's operation, so what's the point of letting it oscillate around the room into areas you're not sitting in because that's a waste of electricity and will benefit nobody..makes no sense.
That’s true, but: - the moving air often bounces off nearby walls and ceiling, so the user will still feel the airflow. Some people prefer that sensation over a direct breeze. - If the fan is being used in conjunction with AC, it’ll help distribute the cool air evenly around the room. If the fan is way underpowered for the room dimensions, then yes it would be a waste to have it pointing away from the user since there would be no air being bounced back.
@@TheSuperFanMan Funny you should say that, because the idea of using the air conditioner sparingly and using a fan to circulate the cooler air it's produced around the room has gained popularity with me 40 years later, I couldn't get the room cold enough 40 years ago and now I couldn't possibly be comfortable in a room under those conditions...the problem..too many birthdays.
It looks like a Rowenta
This comes in 2 other sizes
Did you get rid of it
This whole time I thought you had 2
I’d love to get these they look fun
i did this to 3 Aerospeed box fans recently. They didn't seem to require as much disassembly as yours. One of them started squealing and slowing down so I took it apart and oiled the bearings, decided to go ahead and do the other two so they don't get to that point. I packed grease over the open parts of the bearings cause I don't really know what I'm doing, but I figure it'll hold the absurd amount of oil I put in there better if I do. Haven't noticed it splattering anywhere yet at least and they're all running just as fast and quiet as ever. Might've been a mistake to do that though since I saw somebody say that mixing lubricants can cause them to form tiny balls that can impact the performance eventually. We'll see 🤷♂
I don’t think there will be any catastrophic lubricant failure, but premature deterioration is possible. In my early days of fan collecting I’ve unintentionally experimented with mixing oil and grease in fan bearings lol. No noticeable harm was done but eventually I cleaned out the bearings and oiled them.
One question was lasko called galaxy or galaxy called lasko? And why?
Lasko was the OEM of Galaxy fans.
Literally have the same fan in the same turquoise/Robbin egg blue color.
Nice!
Nice fan! I love the GE loop oscillators. I'll hazard a guess that when it took the tumble that trashed the cage, the blade was bent beyond repair, thus the replacement. I agree with other comments that the brass blade looks good. For sure the set screw is incorrect. GE set screws have no head, just a slot. I have a restored 60559, which is the D.C. version of the 75423, the 12" cousin to your fan. Mine is a bit older, with a brass blade and badge and steel cage. It's always nice to see what other antique fan enthusiasts are doing.
Thank you! Your theory is very plausible. The tumble was probably responsible for the busted oscillator gearbox too, and the owner just cut off the exposed motor shaft rather than repairing the gearbox. That’s awesome, I haven’t seen many DC GEs. Can’t beat brass blades! I actually have a GE 75423 from 1924, which I really want to finish servicing since this year is its 100th birthday!
how do you buy the switch for a box fan and not just the knob
Lasko doesn’t sell replacement electrical parts such as the switch, wires and motors. Likely due to liability concerns if customers were to attempt DIY repairs and something goes wrong.
Dang that is one fine running GE AOU!
Indeed! I really have to finish working on it. I disassembled it for a mild restoration in august of 2021 and still haven’t put it back together yet lol. The fan is officially 100 years old this year so that’s a motivation for me to complete it and films video.
I have a question do you think a Dayton blade rounded blade would look cool on one of these fan
I think it would look cool. But I’m not sure if you’d be able to put the grille back on though. The blades are quite steeply pitched so they may protrude out past the frame.
Awesome fan start up this is random did you know they stop making the Holmes box fans I am a fan collector my self I have a GE vortelx table fan a hunter 36inch original with can blades love your video this is the reason I collect fan because of all the amazing people on KZread who collect fan love you videos kept up the awesome work ❤
Thanks! Glad you’re also a fellow fan collector on KZread! Interesting to know; I wasn’t aware that Holmes discontinued their box fans. Hunter Originals and Vortalex fans are sweet!
@@TheSuperFanMan I have one in black do you have any easy way to get the blade off a box fan
How strong is the fan
It’s hard to convey the strength of the fan over a video since it’s also subjective. But the fan is powerful taking its quietness and compact size into consideration. There aren’t many similar-sized fans that will perform at this level.
i have the same fan the fan sticker supposed to say “Air duracraft” not just duracraft
Nice! The Air Duracraft versions are slightly older than this one.
I got one of those for Christmas!
Sweet!
@@TheSuperFanMan And since the bedrooms don't have real fans, I'm gonna get another one for my little brother!
@@TheSuperFanMan don't blame or thank me; blame or thank the heat waves
32:44 I love that fan. It’s got beautiful lamp lights on it.
29:47 ceiling fan time.
29:47 ceiling fan time.
5:48 I love Dyson.
My heart is beating like it is a mini fan 😮❤
Can anyone tell me the size of the bolt and washer lol I need to replace mine...TIA
Based on my measurement, the bolt is 5/16” in diameter and 1-3/4” long. The thread pitch appears to be 20 TPI, but I’m not certain as I don’t have a thread gauge.
is this fan actually powerful?
Considering its size and quietness, yes it’s powerful.
Which table fan does impress you when it comes to the noise to performance ratio? I'm looking for a fan for my office. Thanks!
Hard to go wrong with the Honeywell HT-900! If you have a bigger budget, Vornado and Dreo also make really quiet and powerful fans.
Thank you so much!!!
No problem!
Great video. Here's a tip about loosening screws. Before you try to loosen the screw, give it a twist as though you are tightening it. You should hear a tiny 'click' or see the screw move very slightly. The lock has now been broken, and you should be able to unscrew it without difficulty. In the event that a screw (or bolt) starts to feel like it's binding, just tighten it a little bit and then continue to loosen it. If it's been on there for a long time (especially bolts), you may have to repeat this 'tighten/loosen' process several times. An old car mechanic taught me this, and it especially works for rusty bolts or screws. If it doesn't, then you'll need penetrating oil or heat or more leverage, etc, but 9 out of 10 times it works great!...
Thank you! Can confirm that the trick does work! :)
The price... YIKES!!! I'll stick with my 2 different Ryobis that I paid significantly less for and I already use several other Ryobi products in my van.
Checked your Amazon list, but didn't notice those neat little application bottles with the needle noses. What're they called and where can one get them? Thanks.
It's a needle bottle and I got it on Amazon years ago! It looks like the exact one I bought is no longer available but there are many similar alternatives: amzn.to/3WmiePw ^ it's an Amazon affiliate link. I earn a small portion of sales with no additional cost at your end.
@@TheSuperFanMan Cool, thanks!
How to put together
Been tryna find one with the old capital logo, (the old logos better fr) but no ones selling em on ebay🤕
Try visiting some of your local thrift stores! I find that many fans from the 2000s such as the old logo Lasko fans show up more locally than on eBay. Plus they tend to be less overpriced.
Really love the Super fans you have
Thanks! I like them a lot too.