Re: Hot Patching Blower Motors

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

Mallinson1 <Mallinson1@domain.elided> scribbled in the sand:

>I know how the old motor turned, but NAPA couldn't tell me for certain that
>the new one also turned the same direction.  There were two possible fans as a
>replacement, clockwise and counter.  I bought the one that matched my old fan.

Oh... sorry... I get it!

>I deal with temporary power installations as part of my day job, so I wouldn't
>leave a circuit unprotected as a permanent fix.  I didn't know if the hi/lo
>switch protected the blower at all.  It turns out (no pun intended) the motor
>rotates clockwise and I have the right squirrel cage.  The battery jump
>worked.

Great... enjoy your new found warmth.

John
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