Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Joel, 3” or 4” plug? I might have either or both. Jake Jake Brodersen C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 16:35 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate Nice! Does anyone have a source for a spare plug for a solar vent? I want to remove the vent and insert the plug. Anyone find a source for a replacement solar panel for one of the old style vents? Joel On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 3:54 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I finally got around to rebuild my solar vent. It seems to work fine and all was done for under 30 bucks. I put the new motor on (The old one was toast both brushes and commutator were completely shot.) and replaced the battery with an Eneloop C Size 3000 mah I found on Amazon (It is somehow much more expensive now) To make it happen: I had to Dremel the casing a bit as the motor shaft was slightly short, I added a couple of small zip ties to tighten the fan's grip on the shaft, I made a little plastic motor holder arm, and wrapped the motor with a couple turns of double sided tape to help hold the it tight. Here are the pictures: Motor installed : <https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/21578563523/in/datetaken/> https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/21578563523/in/datetaken/ Motor fit from the bottom <https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22011542380/in/datetaken/> https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22011542380/in/datetaken/ Fan close-up (I used 2 zip ties for balance) <https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22012798049/in/datetaken/> https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22012798049/in/datetaken/ -Francois 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: <http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/> http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness <nateflesn...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4" solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate "Sarah Jean" 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -- Joel 301 541 8551 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Nice! Does anyone have a source for a spare plug for a solar vent? I want to remove the vent and insert the plug. Anyone find a source for a replacement solar panel for one of the old style vents? Joel On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 3:54 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I finally got around to rebuild my solar vent. It seems to work fine and > all was done for under 30 bucks. > > I put the new motor on (The old one was toast both brushes and commutator > were completely shot.) and replaced the battery with an Eneloop C Size > 3000 mah I found on Amazon (It is somehow much more expensive now) > > To make it happen: I had to Dremel the casing a bit as the motor shaft was > slightly short, I added a couple of small zip ties to tighten the fan's > grip on the shaft, I made a little plastic motor holder arm, and wrapped > the motor with a couple turns of double sided tape to help hold the it > tight. > > Here are the pictures: > > Motor installed : > https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/21578563523/in/datetaken/ > Motor fit from the bottom > https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22011542380/in/datetaken/ > Fan close-up (I used 2 zip ties for balance) > https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22012798049/in/datetaken/ > > > -Francois > 1990 34+ "Take Five" > Lake Lanier, GA > > > > Hi Nate, > > Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting > current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. > > You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want > to test and know for sure > > Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a > soldering iron: > http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ > > You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on > one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot > cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop > battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. > > > -Francois Rivard > 1990 34+ "Take Five" > Lake Lanier, GA > > > > From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Nate Flesness <nateflesn...@gmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate > > My Nicro 4" solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. > I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to > charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, > but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. > > Ideas? solutions? > > Thanks > > Nate > > "Sarah Jean" > 1980 30-1 > Lake St. Croix > Hudson W > Regards > > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
I finally got around to rebuild my solar vent. It seems to work fine and all was done for under 30 bucks. I put the new motor on (The old one was toast both brushes and commutator were completely shot.) and replaced the battery with an Eneloop C Size 3000 mah I found on Amazon (It is somehow much more expensive now) To make it happen: I had to Dremel the casing a bit as the motor shaft was slightly short, I added a couple of small zip ties to tighten the fan's grip on the shaft, I made a little plastic motor holder arm, and wrapped the motor with a couple turns of double sided tape to help hold the it tight. Here are the pictures: Motor installed : https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/21578563523/in/datetaken/ Motor fit from the bottom https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22011542380/in/datetaken/ Fan close-up (I used 2 zip ties for balance) https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/22012798049/in/datetaken/ -Francois 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness <nateflesn...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4" solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate "Sarah Jean" 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Jake: I have one probably the same vintage (it's the 10th season for us)...it runs year roundI replaced the C cell battery once about 5 years back. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-07-13 10:56 PM, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List wrote: Nate, I have one that is over 20 years old. Runs like a top every day. I don’t know how, but it just keeps going like the energizer bunny. It sounds like your battery may not be charging. Try checking the voltage on the battery. If it’s not, the solar cell may not be functional anymore. I haven’t heard of anyone repairing these, but maybe someone will have some other ideas. Jake *Jake Brodersen* */“Midnight Mistress”/* *CC 35 Mk-III* *Hampton VA* *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Nate Flesness via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, July 13, 2015 8:15 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Nate Flesness *Subject:* Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson WI and Tartan 31 SIskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Jim, I took the entire cover off by removing the three bolts. Are you saying their is more to breakdownthe solar panel is removable from the rest of this subassembly? I didn't want to go too far since it is going back...I have an incredible knack for breaking things! Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 15:04, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I assume you took off the solar cell? That's how I access the motor and battery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 July 2015 at 11:46, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I JUST bought a new Marinco 4 day/night solar vent and it doesn't work?? I took it apart and found the motor and battery completely sealed...unable to service, troubleshoot, etc. Hope the retailer makes it easy to swap:) Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 14:19, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
I have a 1986 27-V. I have a 1/2 diameter hole in the head area where the VHF cable passes through. I'll see if I can get some sort of measurement of the thickness this weekend. I would guess from memory that it is probably about 3/4 inch thick, and it is definitely cored. Bill Bina On 7/14/2015 4:55 PM, Jerome Tauber via CnC-List wrote: Has anyone installed a Nicro solar vent through the cabin roof over the head? Is the cabin roof cored? About how thick? I have an 1986 27-V. Jerry. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Defender has these solar powered vents on sale this week. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY USA12788 CC 39 TM Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald, export manager Fitzgerald Forwarding Co. Inc. FMC license no:1966F 260 Oatland Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410 USA Tel. no: 912 898.1069 - Fax no: 912 898.9458 - 24/7 mobile number: 912 441.2296 Email*: j...@fitzgeraldforwarding.com www.fitzgeraldforwarding.com **PLEASE REMOVE honeys...@aol.com honeys...@aol.com FROM YOUR ADDRESS BOOK AND IMMEDIATELY ADD j...@fitzgeraldforwarding.com j...@fitzgeraldforwarding.com* On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 3:09 PM, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Jim, I took the entire cover off by removing the three bolts. Are you saying their is more to breakdownthe solar panel is removable from the rest of this subassembly? I didn't want to go too far since it is going back...I have an incredible knack for breaking things! Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 15:04, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I assume you took off the solar cell? That's how I access the motor and battery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 July 2015 at 11:46, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I JUST bought a new Marinco 4 day/night solar vent and it doesn't work?? I took it apart and found the motor and battery completely sealed...unable to service, troubleshoot, etc. Hope the retailer makes it easy to swap:) Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 14:19, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
There are three screws holding the solar panel to the rest of the unit. It may take a bit of gentle persuasion to dismantle the panel/o-ring assembly because it's gooped in place with what appears to be silicone grease. This is a 6-year-old unit that I have, but I doubt they have changed it that much. You *have* to be able to change out the battery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 July 2015 at 12:09, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Jim, I took the entire cover off by removing the three bolts. Are you saying their is more to breakdownthe solar panel is removable from the rest of this subassembly? I didn't want to go too far since it is going back...I have an incredible knack for breaking things! Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 15:04, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I assume you took off the solar cell? That's how I access the motor and battery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 July 2015 at 11:46, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I JUST bought a new Marinco 4 day/night solar vent and it doesn't work?? I took it apart and found the motor and battery completely sealed...unable to service, troubleshoot, etc. Hope the retailer makes it easy to swap:) Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 14:19, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
I put one in my head this spring and it was perfect, just the correct depth to come to the inside ceiling on my 40 George CC40 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jerome Tauber via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 4:56 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate Has anyone installed a Nicro solar vent through the cabin roof over the head? Is the cabin roof cored? About how thick? I have an 1986 27-V. Jerry. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 3:04 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I assume you took off the solar cell? That's how I access the motor and battery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 July 2015 at 11:46, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I JUST bought a new Marinco 4 day/night solar vent and it doesn't work?? I took it apart and found the motor and battery completely sealed...unable to service, troubleshoot, etc. Hope the retailer makes it easy to swap:) Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 14:19, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
And these guys have them on sale in Canada: https://www.blyacht.com/en/nicro-day-night-plus-4-solar-vents.html I ordered one at the regular price and was nicely surprised when received yesterday being charged the sale price. Hopefuly the longevity of these has not changed... Marek C320 On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Defender has these solar powered vents on sale this week. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY USA12788 CC 39 TM Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
I JUST bought a new Marinco 4 day/night solar vent and it doesn't work?? I took it apart and found the motor and battery completely sealed...unable to service, troubleshoot, etc. Hope the retailer makes it easy to swap:) Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 14:19, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
I assume you took off the solar cell? That's how I access the motor and battery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 July 2015 at 11:46, Harry Hallgring via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I JUST bought a new Marinco 4 day/night solar vent and it doesn't work?? I took it apart and found the motor and battery completely sealed...unable to service, troubleshoot, etc. Hope the retailer makes it easy to swap:) Harry Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2015, at 14:19, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of your friends is handy with a soldering iron: http://store.sundancesolar.com/motor-for-solar-projects-1-5v-to-12v-dc/ You also need to shim it some for a perfect fit. I found out about it on one of the cruisers forums, the guy reported excellent results. It's a lot cheaper than a new vent. I just received mine along with a special Eneloop battery I found on Amazon. I'll report back when I install. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson W Regards ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
That wriggle back and forth sounds like low voltage or a failed sector in the motor winding. Along with battery charging issues the low voltage could be caused by corroded connections or wires. It could also be extra load on the motor from friction but if it goes back and forth I lean towards voltage/winding issues. The company I work for does a significant amount of environmental testing on wire wound assemblies often made with very fine wire. Any chlorides (salt) present when the windings are exposed to water accelerates corrosion significantly. I am often surprised on how far the corrosion damage will work/wick into a coated or encapsulated assembly and not be visible even under 20X magnification. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 CC 43 Seattle [Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Nate Flesness via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 5:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson WI and Tartan 31 SIskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
A seized bearing? Marek Sent from my Samsung device over Bell's LTE network. Original message From: Nate Flesness via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 2015-07-14 02:15 (GMT+01:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness nateflesn...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson WI and Tartan 31 SIskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
Nate, I have one that is over 20 years old. Runs like a top every day. I don’t know how, but it just keeps going like the energizer bunny. It sounds like your battery may not be charging. Try checking the voltage on the battery. If it’s not, the solar cell may not be functional anymore. I haven’t heard of anyone repairing these, but maybe someone will have some other ideas. Jake Jake Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” CC 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Nate Flesness via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 8:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Nate Flesness Subject: Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson WI and Tartan 31 SIskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate
My Nicro 4 solar vent, maybe 4 years old, would not run this season. I replaced the NI-MH C cell, left it switched off for a couple days to charge in the sun, and turned it on - it wiggles back and forth a little, but doesn't rotate - same as the with the old battery. Ideas? solutions? Thanks Nate Sarah Jean 1980 30-1 Lake St. Croix Hudson WI and Tartan 31 SIskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
