Extractor Fan

Freddiekrugersdog replied on 11/10/2018 17:26

Freddiekrugersdog

Posted on 11/10/2018 17:26

My Extractor fan has stopped working. Just a simple inline fan 100mm reducing to 75mm and vented up thru a cupboard and out the roof. I have removed the motor and it is difficult to rotate the axle with finger and thumb ! It has a commutator, no markings of any kind, not even + or -.

I cannot find a similar fan anywhere! I can purchase an extractor hood but not an inline fan that is specifically for a MH. I do not have the space to fit a hood. Does anyone have a solution?

4 replies

cyberyacht replied on 11/10/2018 17:30

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer

Posted on 11/10/2018 17:30

Try cleaning the spindle with a small amount of degreaser from an eye-dropper. It might help free it up.

Freddiekrugersdog replied on 11/10/2018 20:34

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Freddiekrugersdog

Posted on 11/10/2018 20:34

Thank you cyberyacht . . . work in progress, keep you posted

brightstar2 replied on 11/10/2018 21:36

brightstar2

Caravanner

Posted on 11/10/2018 21:36

Another old trick is to either immerse the whole motor unit in hot cooking oil or similar to free off any residue of " fat fumes" which is what the extractor is designed for.- but over time seizes up bearings etc. Clean down thoroughly and then liberally spray with wd40 or switch contact cleaner.