th-cam.com/video/pG-2iwuGAWo/w-d-xo.html Here is what I did to one that needed to be operational day of. I don't exactly recommend this, but it did work for me and has been working fine.
@ReubenSahlstrom thank u I will try this out sheet metal screws what length do you recommend? I'm thinking not long at all I don't have the hinges to rest the fan on and I really don't wanna pull all that up lol I really don't wanna screw into something
@@babygoya9798 I think the motor is around 350, plus about two hours of labor depending on how it comes apart. So probably around 550-650? A lot depends on who does the work for you.
Great video 👍 always seems to be a design flaw in most units. I guess that's what keeps us busy! As an electrician the biggest issue we have is them Chinese build fixtures lol
Hi Reuben, Great video. Question: I have to replace the 4 rubber vibration absorbers that the motor housing screws down on top of - I e. the design by which the motor screws into the base of the fan housing. I am wondering about the 4 threaded studs on the base of the motor - not the bolts that screw through the holes in the motor housing that tie into those 4 rubber bushings that hold the motor in place. Do those 4 bottom threaded studs in the motor get screwed to anything, or are they just alignment or guide studs? It looked like when you pulled the motor out, and put it back in, those 4 threaded studs were not tightened to anything, they just align the motor to the base of the fan housing? Am I right on that? It seems like the only things that get bolted down are the two set screws that affix the motor shaft to the fan, and the 4 motor housing bolts that screw into the rubber mounting absorber studs? Am I right on that? Thise rubber vibration mounting bushings that attach the motor to the face of the fan housing appear to just rest in the aluminium base of the fan housing - is that tight? The 4 rubber vibration studs that the motor bolts in to on my fan have deteriorated and broke. My motor and fan are running fine - but the motor is just resting on the top of the housing - nolonger affixed to the housing... not good So I'm thinking I could buy the 4 little rubber vibration studs from Captive Aire and just replace them and rebolt the motor on properly. What do you think? Are those 4 rubber mounting studs merely positioned into the aluminium base of the fan and held in place because the motor mounting bolts - once rescrewed in - hold the motor and rubber mounting studs in place? Any advice would be most helpful... Sincerely, Mike (cafemadmoose@gmail.com) 808-442-2424
th-cam.com/video/pG-2iwuGAWo/w-d-xo.html I have had that same issue before! I show what I did for a temporary fix at a restaurant, and replaced the rubber vibration mounts later. There is a link to the mounts you need in the video description.
@@mohammadabid1222 you would have to contact the manufacturer and give them the model to see if that's possible. On most of the belt driven fan assemblies, the speed is controlled by changing the pulley. Depending on the style, they are actually adjustable, and can be adjusted to meet a certain amp draw. I know some greenheck models are that way.
@ thank you so much for your reply . Right now its winter and our exhaust fan is pulling too much air and making the store very cold. It’s doesn’t have air balance meaning it only pulls air out and no return air to the store. The exhaust fan is on top of a three story building so no access to it. My hope was just installing a variable speed control at the switch. But l am scared it might burn the motor and it might not work. Again thanks for your help
@@ReubenSahlstromWe know of an electrician contractor who refuses to work on anything restaurant related due to the "grease" build up being a real mess to deal with. I get that but at the same time, those who do likely make it worth their while.
Man that crescent wrench trick just saved my butt! Thanks for the video!
I will add you to my "saved butts" list! 😄
Thank you for the video
Sub'd since the behive in the tree post. Glad you're still around.
Can u send link on where to get those rubber mounts mine just broke off and motor is vibrating. Can't find anything or maybe u have a part number
I would recommend calling captive aire and give them the model number. They are good to work with and will be able to get you the right part number.
th-cam.com/video/pG-2iwuGAWo/w-d-xo.html
Here is what I did to one that needed to be operational day of. I don't exactly recommend this, but it did work for me and has been working fine.
@ReubenSahlstrom thank u I will try this out sheet metal screws what length do you recommend? I'm thinking not long at all I don't have the hinges to rest the fan on and I really don't wanna pull all that up lol I really don't wanna screw into something
Thanks for the video .
What would something like this cost
@@babygoya9798 I think the motor is around 350, plus about two hours of labor depending on how it comes apart. So probably around 550-650? A lot depends on who does the work for you.
Great video 👍 always seems to be a design flaw in most units. I guess that's what keeps us busy! As an electrician the biggest issue we have is them Chinese build fixtures lol
Hi Reuben,
Great video. Question: I have to replace the 4 rubber vibration absorbers that the motor housing screws down on top of - I e. the design by which the motor screws into the base of the fan housing.
I am wondering about the 4 threaded studs on the base of the motor - not the bolts that screw through the holes in the motor housing that tie into those 4 rubber bushings that hold the motor in place.
Do those 4 bottom threaded studs in the motor get screwed to anything, or are they just alignment or guide studs? It looked like when you pulled the motor out, and put it back in, those 4 threaded studs were not tightened to anything, they just align the motor to the base of the fan housing?
Am I right on that? It seems like the only things that get bolted down are the two set screws that affix the motor shaft to the fan, and the 4 motor housing bolts that screw into the rubber mounting absorber studs? Am I right on that? Thise rubber vibration mounting bushings that attach the motor to the face of the fan housing appear to just rest in the aluminium base of the fan housing - is that tight?
The 4 rubber vibration studs that the motor bolts in to on my fan have deteriorated and broke. My motor and fan are running fine - but the motor is just resting on the top of the housing - nolonger affixed to the housing... not good
So I'm thinking I could buy the 4 little rubber vibration studs from Captive Aire and just replace them and rebolt the motor on properly.
What do you think? Are those 4 rubber mounting studs merely positioned into the aluminium base of the fan and held in place because the motor mounting bolts - once rescrewed in - hold the motor and rubber mounting studs in place?
Any advice would be most helpful...
Sincerely, Mike (cafemadmoose@gmail.com)
808-442-2424
th-cam.com/video/pG-2iwuGAWo/w-d-xo.html
I have had that same issue before! I show what I did for a temporary fix at a restaurant, and replaced the rubber vibration mounts later. There is a link to the mounts you need in the video description.
Can i add a variable speed control to my belt drive 120 volts exhaust fan thansk. Right now it pulls too much air. Its a restaurant
@@mohammadabid1222 you would have to contact the manufacturer and give them the model to see if that's possible. On most of the belt driven fan assemblies, the speed is controlled by changing the pulley. Depending on the style, they are actually adjustable, and can be adjusted to meet a certain amp draw. I know some greenheck models are that way.
@ thank you so much for your reply . Right now its winter and our exhaust fan is pulling too much air and making the store very cold. It’s doesn’t have air balance meaning it only pulls air out and no return air to the store. The exhaust fan is on top of a three story building so no access to it. My hope was just installing a variable speed control at the switch. But l am scared it might burn the motor and it might not work. Again thanks for your help
Brother Ben ?
Yep!
@@ReubenSahlstromWe know of an electrician contractor who refuses to work on anything restaurant related due to the "grease" build up being a real mess to deal with. I get that but at the same time, those who do likely make it worth their while.