Stove exhaust fan question......

[bobbyderegis]

Happy New Year to All!
Does anyone know a good place (online or real) to get a replacement motor for an exhaust hood fan? It is from 1965, GE, 1550 rpm's, two speed, sealed motor. I know in the old days Grainger used to carry them. Any help would be appreciated.
Bobby in Boston

 

[coldspot66]

Hi Bobby,

Maybe Johnstone Supply?????

 

[bobbyderegis]

John,
Where is Johnstone supply? I guess you can let me know tommorrow! See you then!
Bobby in Boston

 

[retro-man]

I have had good luck with Ralph Pill Electric, They are here in NH and I believe in MA also.
jon

 

[perc-o-prince]

Um, Jon,

You're only 45 minuites from the festivities in Southborough tomorrow! If you can make it, we'd love to add another to the in-person group! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email!

Chuck

 

[perc-o-prince]

minuites

...OR minutes!!!

 

[coldspot66]

Hey Bobby,

Johnstone Supply....322 Mystic Ave, Medford 781-391-5550.
See everyone tomorrow around 5pm. I made Eggplant Parm again!!

 

[perc-o-prince]

YUM!!!

.

 

[red_october]

Johnstone Supply...

Stay outta there!
I went into a local one (Lowell MA) and the guy (a right propper arsehole) turned me away because I wasn't a business! Fat bastard was only interested in his magazine and donuts and not in helping me. I went down the street 5 minutes to Bell/Simons Pump and the guys spent an hour putting together a motor for me out of two!

 

[louvac]

Bobby...

There is another electrical supply house called, Fastenal. They recently opened a store in Branford, CT. There may be a store near you. We'll talk about it later today when I see you!

Louis

 

[retro-man]

wish i could be there

damn the date came up so fast, been plowing shoveling and snowblowing the past two weeks. I thought it was the 28th of the month. I have friends coming today for cards this afternoon and evening. I want to attend real soon for one of these get togethers. Would love to meet all of the people in this fine group. Maybe the next one. I will mark it on my calendar. Thanks for the invite, really appreciated. Going out this morning to a used appliance store I just noticed recently here in Nashua. I need newer racks for my older model Maytag dishwasher, you never know what I may find there.
Jon

 

[bobbyderegis]

Can you believe it?
No luck with any of the above places. I even looked at GE and Dayton motors and nothing matches up. Anyone have any other ideas????
Bobby in Boston

 

[andyelectrolux]

Bobby, I don't know if this company sells to the public or not, but Fasco actually used to have a plant in my hometown and they made all kinds of blowers.

Their website is www.fasco.com. Maybe worth a try.

 

[bobbyderegis]

Andy:
I can't seem to find the right size motor in 2 speed. I looked at Fasco, GE and Dayton. Yikes.
Bobby in Boston

 

[hoover1060]

Hey Bobby...

Have you tried WW Grainger or Mcmaster-Carr?

 

[cadman]

Bobby,

Is the two-speed control knob-operated?

Worst case you could find a single speed motor that would physically interchange and install a variable solid-state control in place of the turn-switch. Should be able to get one that wouldn't require any modifications to the sheetmetal either. Then it's retrofittable should you eventually find a motor down the road. -Cory

 

[bobbyderegis]

Cory,
Yes it is knob operated. Off, low, and hi. You have a great idea. Jeff, tried Grainger, have not tried McMaster. Will do that today.
Bobby in Boston

 

[panthera]

Bobby,

If you post the nema data on the motor, I bet someone here can give you a tip or two. GE did do special designs, but usually they used standard stuff...and nothing much has changed there in the last 70 years...

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Bobby - do you have any specs of the motor - or a picture? Curious about HP, body diameter, and shaft size/length - or any data that still may be present on the motor tag.

Ben

 

[hoover1060]

Hey Bobby,

McMaster-Carr Supply has lots of stuff, and sometimes what the others don't carry McMaster will.
Good luck!
JP

 

[bobbyderegis]

OK,
I didn't pull the motor so I have no pics. It's a GE, 1.1 amps, 1550 RPM, clockwise rotation, 2 speed, 25 MHP, totally enclosed from what I can see. It is 3 inches high, and there are two mounting pins (opposite side of shaft,threaded), three inches apart. The serial number on the motor is there, I just didn't bother to get it. The fan attached is the basic 6 blade aluminum, 8" diameter. Any more thoughts?
Bobby in Boston

 

[louvac]

Bobby...

Tell me what the model # is and I will call both Grainger and Fastenal here in CT. They both needed the model # first.

Louis

 

[swestoyz]

Bobby -

A few options I would suggest for a customer in your situation:

Not sure if it is a stud or ring mounted beast - but if it is a stud:

Grainger 7F669 will get you a 3.3 Dia 1550 RPM, 1/100hp motor with a new impeller. You may need to make some modifications to the mounting bracket as I am not sure again of the mounting arrangement.

If you desire the 1/25hp - model 4M194 motor could work along with a 4C475 blade.

Then if needed, a variable control as Cory stated could be wired in to supply the motor with current.

Ben

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/7F669

 

[bobbyderegis]

Hey All:
Thanks for all the help. I think the best thing is to pull the motor and get pics of it, and maybe you all can get a better idea. I'd hate to order a new motor and have it be the wrong one. It may be a few weeks before I can get back to NY to do this.
Bobby in Boston

 

[andyelectrolux]

Good lord, why don't you just put in a new exhaust hood ;-)

*ducks and runs like hell*

 

[bobbyderegis]

Andy,
Wouldn't that be nice? It's a custom stainless steel hood and warming oven unit from 1965. It's really a neat piece. Originally all the kitchen appliances matched, except the dishwasher, which had a custom wood front to match the cabinets. I dread the day when the heating element in the warming oven goes.
Bobby in Boston