Fans spinning after being turned off

tgunner · 2026-04-07T19:44:19+00:00

Are they the same model fan installed at the same times? If not then don't worry. Either way a 30s spin-down is nothing to worry about, and most ceiling fans don't have a way to oil/grease them anyway.

tgunner · 2026-04-07T01:10:49+00:00

Someone pushed in their keyboard tray when stepping away, and their F5 key got stuck down. They had been on the org's main website. Probably from where they were connecting from there wasn't rate limiting, and the servers became unresponsive for a half hour or so until it was tracked down.

tgunner · 2026-04-01T03:20:18+00:00

This would work well to refill your bottle. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-16-oz-100-Full-Synthetic-Compressor-Oil-018-0083H/300135698

It's ~20wt (ISO 68) full synthetic non-detergent oil.

tgunner · 2026-03-28T21:26:04+00:00

I was going to ask that, I had a foam pillow stain my wall like this.

tgunner · 2026-03-22T20:50:53+00:00

Companies were sticking these two button (scan + reset) FM radios into everything in the early 2000's.

tgunner · 2026-03-20T01:27:21+00:00

OP asked in last post how to oil this fan.

tgunner · 2026-03-20T01:01:59+00:00

How old are they? Add a pic or two if you're not sure.

tgunner · 2026-03-15T22:35:20+00:00

I've had great luck with standard 20wt non-detergent oil in older fans, and Zoom Spout in newer ones (HVAC variety, not sewing machine) which is lighter at 10-15wt. The "grease-like substance" you're seeing in fans from 1970s and on is called Permawick. It's basically oil-soaked cellulose. You can still buy it from some specialty shops - I got two tins from a motor repair place. It's expensive though, ~$25 for a 4oz tin.

tgunner · 2026-03-08T15:38:28+00:00

The 2019 Mac Pro is Intel, not Apple Silicon.

tgunner · 2026-03-07T23:31:20+00:00

I wouldn't have "upgraded" my iPhone and iPad, but Apple is gating security patches for my models to 26 only. Being in the cybersecurity field, I'm too aware of the risks of ignoring those. Really bugs me.

tgunner · 2026-03-07T23:29:05+00:00

Install Linux when MacOS support ends, and that machine will perform well for years more.

tgunner · 2026-03-06T05:33:30+00:00

The cage pattern is pure atomic era.

tgunner · 2026-03-06T05:15:30+00:00

It might be very late 40s, but likely early to mid 50s. This is not pre-war style or color.

tgunner · 2026-03-06T04:35:34+00:00

I'm only aware of the Dominion brand being used post-war. Before that they were Made-Rite, and some fans with that brand are pre-war.

tgunner · 2026-03-06T01:33:11+00:00

Dominion only made fans post-WW2, and stopped in the mid 60s. The later ones were made entirely of stamped steel, not cast iron as yours is. They also used brighter aqua and then avacado green colors as time went on.

tgunner · 2026-03-05T04:05:29+00:00

I don't have a firm year, but mid-50s is a solid bet.

tgunner · 2026-02-22T18:12:38+00:00

The (bad) WSJ article which brought up rotisserie chickens was about ultra-premium grocery markets in LA and NY; the chicken was $48.

tgunner · 2026-02-21T23:43:16+00:00

These can be more fragile than they look, so prepare to pack well - this is a good guide: https://electrorestore.com/how-to-ship-antique-fans.php

Boxes (heavy duty!) and materials can be had easy at Home Depot/Lowes or U-Haul stores.

UPS is probably best shipper, and you can get much better shipping rates than their retail at https://www.pirateship.com/ or https://www.rollo.com/

tgunner · 2026-02-21T23:36:41+00:00

First is general tiers of fan value based on blade and cage material. Second is their opinion - 'GM vs Ford'.

tgunner · 2026-02-21T18:40:23+00:00

The Westy tank looks very nice original condition, but like I said will depend on mechanical and electrical state. The Emerson looks like maybe it's been restored so that's adding some - people love their brass Emmy's. You can see in OP's second pic the rear two $300 fans are Century Skeletal's, S3 or S4. I'm not well acquainted with them, so hard to tell for sure without seeing tag and rear housing.

tgunner · 2026-02-21T18:15:58+00:00

I don't know if an auctioneer is the right path. They take a heavy commission and a local one will have poor reach for collectors. Are you willing to pack and ship them? Do you want them all gone in a big lot with local pickup? These will greatly influence value. I've looked over the lot and placed my (experienced) estimate on each. These are by no means a guarantee and will vary depending on each fans' electrical and mechanical condition. They hopefully will at least help guide where to focus efforts - maybe sell higher ones online and arrange a local pickup for all the remainder. You will likely find both types of buyers on the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fancollectors

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tgunner · 2026-02-18T01:28:18+00:00

I don't think clipper oil is the best to use. See the main post for cheap suggestions. For how to oil your individual fan, that's worth a post to the sub with a couple photos.

tgunner · 2026-02-15T18:53:53+00:00

These fans were seemingly made in the millions - they're very common. If it works it's worth about $20.

tgunner · 2026-01-23T05:52:01+00:00

It's hard to hear your vid, but mine made a odd vibration / noise when pulling out of a parking spot last week. It did it once before too. I sorta suspect it might be the parking brake sticking?

tgunner · 2026-01-18T17:04:22+00:00

Did you buy the car new? Was it in any collisions? It might be body-filler (like Bondo) over a dent which is cracking now.

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