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| Thread ID: 64607 | 2005-12-21 00:01:00 | Electric fan issue | Greg (193) | PC World Chat |
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| 414341 | 2005-12-21 00:01:00 | The extractor/ventilator ceiling fans in our bathrooms are a bit ineffectual - is it possible to do a home job to boost these up a bit, eg replace the motors or whatever, by someone inexperienced? Or what sorta cost would an electrician charge? | Greg (193) | ||
| 414342 | 2005-12-21 00:57:00 | How much money have you got? :D Have a look at them. There might be dust cemented into solid blocks in the input and output grilles and ducts. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 414343 | 2005-12-21 01:40:00 | I would leave it to the experts Greg - speed issues are not your strong point. | Safari (3993) | ||
| 414344 | 2005-12-21 01:48:00 | They are rarely serviceable items Greg, beyond cleaning the dust out and lubricating the bearings of exposed-bearing motors. Motor replacement would cost you more than buying a new fan because replacement motors are not a bulk-sale item. I believe I read somewhere that ducted fans work best, but you also need to make sure that the airflow to the outside is not obstructed in any way. New and/or better fans are often the only solution, and when all's been said and done, an electrician will probably cost you $100+ if he installs them for you, more if he supplies them as well. I'd clean and oil first, then see what else might be needed. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 414345 | 2005-12-21 03:31:00 | Hey...just had a good thought... If it's more speed you want in an exhaust fan..I have the answer! Let me send you some US bathroom fans. Ya see, ours run on 110 volts, and your gonna use them on 220 volts. I guarantee instant double horsepower! |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 414346 | 2005-12-21 03:41:00 | That would probably work for a few weeks/months, unless it was dependant on the US 60Hz AC. | george12 (7) | ||
| 414347 | 2005-12-21 03:50:00 | The extractor/ventilator ceiling fans in our bathrooms are a bit ineffectual - is it possible to do a home job to boost these up a bit, eg replace the motors or whatever, by someone inexperienced? Or what sorta cost would an electrician charge?I remember there used to be a home service man who specialised in boosting home applicances. What was his name now.. Ah that was it; Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor :p (Home Improvement .. used to be on TV3) Leave it for the experts :) |
Myth (110) | ||
| 414348 | 2005-12-21 04:22:00 | Four things come to mind. Change your diet. Use an air freshener spray. Light a match. Open the window. PJ :D :D :thumbs: | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 414349 | 2005-12-21 05:25:00 | Or use someone elses loo and leave them the smell :p | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 414350 | 2005-12-21 06:13:00 | The extractor/ventilator ceiling fans in our bathrooms are a bit ineffectual - is it possible to do a home job to boost these up a bit, eg replace the motors or whatever, by someone inexperienced? Or what sorta cost would an electrician charge?I had a totally ceased one that i rescued from a pile of rubbish in my backyard.. It used to go really well in it's previous role, but was now a seemingly hopeless case till i used the toolkit in a can, CRC. Now its in the wall of the new greenhouse, and it can move A LOT of air, should we have more 30degree days. | personthingy (1670) | ||
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