Conscious Junkyard Comments http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com thoughts, ramblings, and rants Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:54:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.3-beta1 Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Solutions by: Anonymous http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/28/ceiling-fan-capacitor-solutions/#comment-4932 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:59:39 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/28/ceiling-fan-capacitor-solutions/#comment-4932 <p>I NEED A CAPACITOR AC 250 VOLTS 3.75 UF +_ 5% # ON CAPACITOR IS E143782 HAS 2 WIRES RED WHITE I SAW SOME ON YOUR SITE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ONE PHOTO. IT SHOULD WORK, I THINK. MY OLD ONE IS A RECTANGLE 1 IN. H 1 1/2 W 1/2 DEEP FRONT TO BACK . CAN YOU HELP ME GET ONE OR MAYBE 3 SO I CAN FIX MY FANS I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME KIND AND ONLY 1 HAS BURNT UP THE CAPACITOR. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN THANKS DAN NTE CFC-4 LOOKS LIKE IT SHOULD WORK WHERE CAN I GET SOME LIKE THAT OR SOME JUST LIKE MINE RECTANGLE SHARP CORNERS PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU</p> I NEED A CAPACITOR AC 250 VOLTS 3.75 UF +_ 5% # ON CAPACITOR IS E143782 HAS 2 WIRES RED WHITE I SAW SOME ON YOUR SITE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ONE PHOTO. IT SHOULD WORK, I THINK. MY OLD ONE IS A RECTANGLE 1 IN. H 1 1/2 W 1/2 DEEP FRONT TO BACK . CAN YOU HELP ME GET ONE OR MAYBE 3 SO I CAN FIX MY FANS I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME KIND AND ONLY 1 HAS BURNT UP THE CAPACITOR. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN THANKS DAN NTE CFC-4 LOOKS LIKE IT SHOULD WORK WHERE CAN I GET SOME LIKE THAT OR SOME JUST LIKE MINE RECTANGLE SHARP CORNERS PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU

]]> Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Ken http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4922 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:05:41 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4922 <p>Only the two-wire capacitors at supplier site #1 appear as single capacitors, others they list are "single modules" that are essentially a bank of several capacitors, some are two capacitors, others three capacitors, and some with four capacitors. It's nice to have the option to replace the entire module, rather than the somewhat obscure method I used which required some rewiring, as it makes for a much easier repair. If the factory is willing to send replacement modules for free as some posters have said, perhaps because of some kind of warranty, then that's probably the lowest-cost method.</p> Only the two-wire capacitors at supplier site #1 appear as single capacitors, others they list are “single modules” that are essentially a bank of several capacitors, some are two capacitors, others three capacitors, and some with four capacitors. It’s nice to have the option to replace the entire module, rather than the somewhat obscure method I used which required some rewiring, as it makes for a much easier repair. If the factory is willing to send replacement modules for free as some posters have said, perhaps because of some kind of warranty, then that’s probably the lowest-cost method.

]]> Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Anonymous http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4899 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:14:56 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4899 <p>Many thanks indeed for your information on the ceiling fan capacitors. Lowes and Home Depot were not able to help us. They simply said we don't carry them and cannot help!!!!! It seems supplier site 1 is good but expensive it may cost upto 32 dollars for a single capacitor!!!!!!!</p> Many thanks indeed for your information on the ceiling fan capacitors. Lowes and Home Depot were not able to help us. They simply said we don’t carry them and cannot help!!!!! It seems supplier site 1 is good but expensive it may cost upto 32 dollars for a single capacitor!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Eric http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4898 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:38:06 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4898 <p>Hopes this helps someone.(Quoting Maw)</p> <p>I just wanted to post to let "Maw" (Post #6) know that "her" information was quite valuable to me. My Harbar Breeze fan started smoking one night all of the sudden. While replacing the fan, I noticed that the capacitor was what failed. During an internet search on capacitors I found this web site which had "Maw's" post. I called the number she posted for Litex and they are sending me a replacement free of charge in 7 to 10 days. The only additional information they required beside the model number was an "E" number that was also listed on the fan motor.</p> <p>Thanks Maw!</p> Hopes this helps someone.(Quoting Maw)

I just wanted to post to let “Maw” (Post #6) know that “her” information was quite valuable to me. My Harbar Breeze fan started smoking one night all of the sudden. While replacing the fan, I noticed that the capacitor was what failed. During an internet search on capacitors I found this web site which had “Maw’s” post. I called the number she posted for Litex and they are sending me a replacement free of charge in 7 to 10 days. The only additional information they required beside the model number was an “E” number that was also listed on the fan motor.

Thanks Maw!

]]> Comment on Bathroom Remodel Photo Tour by: Tee http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2005/02/09/bathroom-remodel-photo-tour/#comment-4895 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:23:52 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2005/02/09/bathroom-remodel-photo-tour/#comment-4895 <p>Good job on the pics, very impressive. Looks like a job well one.</p> <p>Tee <a href="http://www.kitchenbacksplashtileandmosaics.com/bathroomtile.htm">glass bathroom tile</a></p> Good job on the pics, very impressive. Looks like a job well one.

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]]> Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Solutions by: Ken http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/28/ceiling-fan-capacitor-solutions/#comment-4893 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:37:58 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/28/ceiling-fan-capacitor-solutions/#comment-4893 <p>Leonard, I believe that you have at least two choices, one is to replace the switch (if you can find a replacement), the other is to (possibly) repair the broken chain pull by disassembling the switch and installing a longer replacement chain.</p> <p>I've repaired broken chains in 3-speed switches more than once, however, they (sometimes) seem to break when the switch is getting harder to pull due to some type of age and/or wear within the switch, so replacement of the whole switch w/chain is probably preferred (depending upon availability).</p> <p>Good luck.</p> Leonard, I believe that you have at least two choices, one is to replace the switch (if you can find a replacement), the other is to (possibly) repair the broken chain pull by disassembling the switch and installing a longer replacement chain.

I’ve repaired broken chains in 3-speed switches more than once, however, they (sometimes) seem to break when the switch is getting harder to pull due to some type of age and/or wear within the switch, so replacement of the whole switch w/chain is probably preferred (depending upon availability).

Good luck.

]]> Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Solutions by: Leonard L Roderick http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/28/ceiling-fan-capacitor-solutions/#comment-4892 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:19:04 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/28/ceiling-fan-capacitor-solutions/#comment-4892 <p>Any ideas or suggestions finding replacement ceiling fan 4-speed on/off chain pull switch. Chain fob has name Galleria on it. The chain broke just as it enters the body of the switch. The round, 5-wire switch has the name 'JIN YOU' along with; 3A 250VAC, 6A 125VAC, and PB108 and E70469, Taiwan. Any help,or suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you, Leonard L. Roderick <br />[<em>personal contact information deleted by admin</em>] </p> Any ideas or suggestions finding replacement ceiling fan 4-speed on/off chain pull switch. Chain fob has name Galleria on it. The chain broke just as it enters the body of the switch. The round, 5-wire switch has the name ‘JIN YOU’ along with; 3A 250VAC, 6A 125VAC, and PB108 and E70469, Taiwan. Any help,or suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you, Leonard L. Roderick
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]]> Comment on Ceiling Fan Capacitor Woes by: Anonymous http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4886 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:13:04 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2007/12/17/ceiling-fan-capacitor-woes/#comment-4886 <p>if you need some help to install the ceiling fans, or to buy some i did a prominent google search for you using the search General Contractors. You can definitely ask questions or get someone to help you through any of the websites there.</p> if you need some help to install the ceiling fans, or to buy some i did a prominent google search for you using the search General Contractors. You can definitely ask questions or get someone to help you through any of the websites there.

]]> Comment on Movie Theatre Popcorn Secret Ingredient? by: Anonymous http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2006/02/14/movie-theatre-popcorn-secret-ingredient/#comment-4884 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:23:15 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2006/02/14/movie-theatre-popcorn-secret-ingredient/#comment-4884 <p>I am a movie theater popcorn lover. I am a big popcorn lover and I have the taste for some right now. Too bad I don't have any flavocol, or a kettle.</p> I am a movie theater popcorn lover. I am a big popcorn lover and I have the taste for some right now. Too bad I don’t have any flavocol, or a kettle.

]]> Comment on Movie Theatre Popcorn Secret Ingredient? by: Chris http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2006/02/14/movie-theatre-popcorn-secret-ingredient/#comment-4883 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:57:52 +0000 http://kenklaser.gaiastream.com/2006/02/14/movie-theatre-popcorn-secret-ingredient/#comment-4883 <p>As a former theater worker, Flavocol is precisely what they use. But you are not supposed to sprinkle it on AFTER making a batch. You put the correct amount of Flavocol in the kettle (or whatever you are using) along with the kernels and the oil and then pop the corn. Theaters don't have a "secret" recipe. It's simply popcorn kernels, popping oil, and Flavocol.</p> As a former theater worker, Flavocol is precisely what they use. But you are not supposed to sprinkle it on AFTER making a batch. You put the correct amount of Flavocol in the kettle (or whatever you are using) along with the kernels and the oil and then pop the corn. Theaters don’t have a “secret” recipe. It’s simply popcorn kernels, popping oil, and Flavocol.

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