Re: tr6 electric fan conversion

[Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>]

David Massey wrote:

> Here we go again.  Instuction manuals with omisions.  Did they describe the
> wiring?  The wiring must be polarized to rotate the fan in the correct
> direction.
> 
> Try an experiment:
> 
> Mount the fan on the bench so that it is facing you.  Since it is
> configured in the PULL configuration wire it up to PULL air.  Observe which
> direction the fan is turning.  Let's assume it is turning counter
> clockwise.  Now reverse the blade.  Without reconnecting the wiring power
> it up and see that it is still turning counter clockwise.  Also note that
> it is still pulling air.  Also notice that it is now moving considerbly
> less air than before.  This is because the blades are not rotating in the
> direction they were designed to turn.  In order to make it a PUSHER you
> must ALSO reverse the wires.

Absolutely NOT!  I ain't taking that fan off for no amount of money!!  :)  

Actually, I think I have discovered the answer which I outlined in another 
message.  The instructions call it "Reversing the blade, when in actuality
it is "reversing the motor/blade assembly".   Semantics will screw you up every 
time!! :)

> 
> BTW Congratulations on winning FTD!  :-D


Thanks!

Joe

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