A look at a few different types of oil for fan bearings.
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@vincenzo198610002 жыл бұрын
*Vornado definitely makes a great fan **Fastly.Cool** . We had the older model that was larger and which we liked more, but we are still quite pleased with this product. Recommended!*
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
You're a stinkin advertising freakshow. Find something constructive to do with your time.
@RobSS111316 сағат бұрын
2.50 9yrs ago LOL. .....oh dang the good ol low price days ...I miss them !
@grandtheftauto12332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video - will be sure to use proper non detergent oil for my fans
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@handyman-network2 жыл бұрын
In my vid I used 3 in 1 on the oil funnel and there is another area in the front that you need to oil also. Great video.
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@hobbycentral35169 жыл бұрын
I'v had good luck with the 3in1 detergent for fans that use sleeve bearings. I find that it's a little thinner and soaks into the material of the sleeve bearing better. But sealed ball bearings are a totally different story, I'v ruined a couple of ceiling fan bearings with 3in1 detergent lol It must wash the grease out. Although you can still wash the grease out if a you're too generous with the non detergent stuff lol I learn't that the hard way also. I really wish I had zoomspout where I live That telescopic handle would come in real handy!
@JordanU9 жыл бұрын
Hobbycentral The problem with the detergent oil appears over time.. if you don't use the fan for a little while, detergent oil thickens and solidifies, making the bearing even stiffer than before.. using the detergent oil seems to work well initially but over time it won't be as good.. the best option is the non-detergent.. its the same weight with a few less chemicals.. The Zoom Spout can be bought on Amazon. I imagine you could probably order some from there and have it shipped to where you are, if its not in the stores..
@hobbycentral35169 жыл бұрын
Jordan U Interesting. I haven't experienced that yet. I guess I will have to re oil all of my fans in a few years because all I ever used was detergent lol. except for a couple I guess. but Yeah I may have to order some of that zoomspout.
@JordanU9 жыл бұрын
Hobbycentral The ZoomSpout is much better for the fans.. its also much easier to use..
@lenwoodcruze35946 жыл бұрын
I have always wondered why I have keep re oiling all the fans I use.... I've been using the red 3 in 1....ima get the blue now.....I got 2 fans that I'm not using because they keep getting stiff so fast after I cleaned then oil them with the red...I knew that the problem was related to the oil but didn't know exactly why.
@DrewsLair6 жыл бұрын
Lenwood Cruze I've been wondering as well why my Honeywell turboforce air circulator and my 2 other fans work great when they're first oiled, I usually oil them every other clean usually 3-6 months between deep cleanings) they get ran a lot, so the sitting part isn't an issue for me, this air circulator (fancy name for a fan) got stiff on me today but I used a lot of the stuff after cleaning the dust and hair (I sometimes keep it by my ac unit and others on the floor), anyway its working great again! but I'll be sure to keep up on the oiling and try to get the better oil asap
@weberlau863 Жыл бұрын
The zoom spout oil is thinner than the 3-in-1 blue can. Sometimes parsing competing marketing slogans (1/3 hp vs. 1/4 hp) can be misleading. Just squirt a drop or two of one oil between your thumb and forefinger and rub. Wipe your finger/thumb clean and repeat with the other oil. You can immediately tell that the zoom spout oil is thinner.
@KidaleSmith2 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point, and detailed THANK you
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@thiru4098Ай бұрын
Is this oil suitable for seeling fan...
@badasssalsa5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Forest time dealing with an Hunter 23306. Had no idea there would be oil in the case.
@JordanU5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome..
@leonreynolds774 жыл бұрын
The engine oil you said is irrelevant is the best lol. I use that for fans.
@JordanU4 жыл бұрын
Engine oil, which is detergent, will clog up the bearings over time.
@johnhamill74193 жыл бұрын
Also, I was wondering of the screw hole in the back of the oscillator housing that holds the plastic body on can be used to put grease into the oscillator housing?
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
No, it should be opened and the grease should be applied to the two gears.
@johnhamill74193 жыл бұрын
@@JordanU What kind of grease should I use on plastic?
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
@@johnhamill7419 I'm not sure, perhaps some kind of lightweight lithium grease.
@peskypeet Жыл бұрын
@@johnhamill7419I've been searching for this same answer.
@1ChevyGuy3753 жыл бұрын
I just ordered some zoom spout that you suggested for my fan But what kind of grease does the plastic oscillator gears use? I haven't seen anyone suggest anything.
@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover3 жыл бұрын
Any wheel bearing grease works from what I have read.. Worked in mine!
@1ChevyGuy3753 жыл бұрын
@@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover Ok thanks. I have some Lucas oil red n tacky grease I’ll be using.
@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover3 жыл бұрын
@@1ChevyGuy375 that should work..
@exDrBob12 жыл бұрын
DOW MOLYKOTE EM-30L Synthetic PAO Grease for Plastics is what you use on plastics, wheel bearing grease? that's what you use on wheel bearings, not plastic gears. ...Amateurs
@1ChevyGuy3752 жыл бұрын
@@exDrBob1 OK thanks, I'll look into it.
@heroknaderi3 жыл бұрын
Very informative
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@De19thKingJulion7 жыл бұрын
I don't think Australia sells the blue 3 in 1 oil, nor the zoom spout. Air tool oil is SAE 20, is that advisable for fan motors?
@JordanU7 жыл бұрын
As long as it is non-detergent..
@genogeno6643 Жыл бұрын
I cleaned up and old box fan, its says to oil every 3 months on the id tag. It says 20 weight as you said. it has 2 inlets for oiling. I disassembled the fan and cleaned everything. I sprayed the motor with electric contact cleaner. I turned it on, and it spins very very slow. My question is, How much oil do I put in. Is there a possibility of over filling?
@JordanU Жыл бұрын
A few drops is sufficient for routine lubrication. You are probably having an issue with the bearings being out of alignment. Strike the shaft with a screw driver handle a few times in various directions.
@genogeno6643 Жыл бұрын
@@JordanU Thanks. Will keep you posted
@johnhouli3450Ай бұрын
Jordan you didn’t explain or show where the oil is put
@JordanUАй бұрын
Correct.
@ThatTexanCollector9 жыл бұрын
Wooooooow seriously? i just spent money on the black 3-in-1 to oil my fans. f**k. will it still work though?
@JordanU9 жыл бұрын
Ganse Chower I'd suggest not using it.. it will work in the moment but over time the detergent (black&red can) gums up in the bearings and becomes counter-productive..
@Lemont77776 жыл бұрын
true so glad you told me about that bro before i even started to oil fans
@spacetrucker29526 жыл бұрын
Got this zoom spout oil for all of my galaxy 2150 fans and of course the illusive green sears fan.
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
Good..
@fargeeks6 жыл бұрын
Hey does the Motor make a friction noise if you add too much oil? And if so then how do you fix it?
@ericvilmer39023 жыл бұрын
This may be a weird question but when it comes to mcmillan fan motors can you oil one side of the motor or do you have to oil both sides, I have a lakewood 223 from the late 80s and cannot for the life of me get the blades off, for my 2nd gen k223 I was able to oil the front port through the little hole on the blade hub using a flashlight but it was fairly difficult
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
Both bearings need to be oiled.
@adriananoelle46995 жыл бұрын
Do you think sewing machine oil is appropriate?
@JordanU5 жыл бұрын
Sewing machine oil would work but it is very lightweight so it will not keep the bearings lubricated for as long as the oils seen in the video will..
@shikhargupta65503 жыл бұрын
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@Lemont77776 жыл бұрын
wow i am super late on commenting on this one , but your right bro that's what i use also both zoom spout and 3 in 1 blue i never ever use the red 3 in 1 because it will destroy the bearings on the fan i enjoyed the video..
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
Glad you don't use the red can LOL
@Lemont77776 жыл бұрын
Jordan U true bro don’t want to mess up the fan lol
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
Exactly lol
@fanoman15774 жыл бұрын
can i use wd 40 in my vortalex i have the blue can of wd 40
@JordanU4 жыл бұрын
No, WD-40 is a cleaner, not a bearing lubricant.
@fanoman15774 жыл бұрын
@@JordanU ok
@matthew_tran044 жыл бұрын
I have a pedestal Fan that is giving off a heat smell so would oil help and which oil should I use?
@JordanU4 жыл бұрын
If the bearings are stiff, it may. The type of oil to use is discussed in the video.
@matthew_tran044 жыл бұрын
Jordan U My fan still spins freely but sometimes the motor smells like heat so was thinking does oil help
@leoncryp81826 жыл бұрын
can i just use normal car engine oil? like the 5W-30 u got there?
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
That's probably too heavy..
@leonreynolds774 жыл бұрын
Leon, yes you can. I do.
@smartbappa302 жыл бұрын
@- Ashai - the detergents are in very low quantities and car engine oil sticks to the bushings like magic and gives it lubrication even when hot and super hot. Moreover plain SAE20 or 30 is hard to find. Gumming up? All oils will gum and one drop of fresh oil will clear that too
@peskypeet Жыл бұрын
@@smartbappa30Both 3in1 in the blue bottle & Zoom Spout Oil are in stock at both Ace Hardware & GW Hardware in my little town.
@shambles34585 жыл бұрын
How would the yellow 3 in one work
@JordanU5 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't..
@MrGgarcia72984 жыл бұрын
Will gun oil or trimmer blade oil work??
@JordanU4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what the viscosity and detergent levels are of those types..
@Crazyferretlady-in5sd3 жыл бұрын
Ok, I did something REALLY stupid I put motor oil in my fan after which I read that ur not suppose to use that, I was desperate and didn’t want to drive thirty minutes to the nearest Home Depot to get the right stuff , am I screwed have I ruined my fan that I can’t sleep without 😭😖
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
If you clean out the bearings and re-lubricate with the proper oil it should be fine.
@Crazyferretlady-in5sd3 жыл бұрын
Jordan U thank u so much 😊
@isakwilkinson24912 жыл бұрын
I know it's brave to make these videos but being more meticulous is better if you can put in your notes what those oils name brands are and or a link that would be totally awesome. I save a guy from trying to screenshot it and just get the right picture to try to Bixby eyeball it and find it online with the text part. All you techie guys out there you know what I'm talking about. Anyways but thank you so much for the video I mean you tried so it's awesome
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
The video clearly states audibly the name of both products. You can also pause the video at certain points and clearly see the labels for yourself. I am not going to spoon-feed every bit of information to solve every problem. The information needed was provided, now you have to use that information to get what you need.
@isakwilkinson24912 жыл бұрын
And what I meant by a link is a link to where you can purchase that specific product. Wasn't trying to make you upset or piss off in any way but spoon feeding some people and putting information out is good is a good thing. 0
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
@@isakwilkinson2491 I do not provide links. I have provided enough information in the video to easily find the product on Google or at a local hardware store.
@brawl14883 жыл бұрын
what if i use face oil if i dont have these type of oil
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
You ruin the bearings.
@plumbingstuffinoregon24713 жыл бұрын
Do you think transmission fluid would work?
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
No.
@Lemious6 жыл бұрын
Would white petroleum based oil be ok?
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
I am uncertain..
@debbiescott95075 жыл бұрын
I have learned from your video, now to get on the ladder and find the holes to put the oil in, i have never done this before, but we made sure it was oiled every couple years, I remember him saying there were holes in the top to receive the oil..it's over due& I use it a lot...It a very old Ceiling fan, brand is Gentry, came of of an old hotel in Charhleston wv.
@lyt_plays39312 жыл бұрын
is 4 in one oil works?
@JordanU2 жыл бұрын
That doesn't make sense.
@fungiuse6 жыл бұрын
Over the year, I've been confused over these ADVICES!!! Some "experts" say to use oil to lubricate the fan bearings, then other "experts" say DO NOT use oil...... Heck, who is RIGHT ?????
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how you would lubricate the motor without using oil,, so I'm going to say whoever made that suggestion was wrong.. Non-detergent oil is the correct type of lubrication for a fan motor..
@IBRAHIM-vz1un5 жыл бұрын
s#it, too late i just bought the red one (detergent). i was planing to use it to lube my PC fans. 😞 i guess i will use it anyway on some bad fans to clean them at least.
@JordanU5 жыл бұрын
OK
@noahbones12216 жыл бұрын
well, I put some detergent 3in1 in a Heritage Lancaster on accident. Lol not a big loss
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
True..
@pffftbruh23704 жыл бұрын
Sir, can i use cooking oil?
@JordanU4 жыл бұрын
No!
@kunten073 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure u r from Philippines.. am I correct lol.
@mr3zezw2156 жыл бұрын
Can i use sun flower oil
@JordanU6 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't..
@dizzy25444 жыл бұрын
XD
@greedo26602 жыл бұрын
Ironically, I like zoom spout oil, but I hate their spout.
@JordanU Жыл бұрын
What's wrong with the spout? I think it's great.
@greedo2660 Жыл бұрын
@@JordanU Well, the bottle I have with the telescoping spout is a leaker. It makes a mess and wastes oil. But I have to admit I bought it about 5 years ago, so maybe they've refined their design since then.
@JordanU Жыл бұрын
@@greedo2660 Your unit is probably defective. The video is 7 years old, that can shown works fine.
@greedo2660 Жыл бұрын
@@JordanU Well, you could be right. Maybe I just happened to get a bottle that doesn't work quite right, or maybe I'm just not doing it right. At any rate, the oil itself is outstanding. I trust it to restore my antique fans, sewing machines, typewriters, and record players. Thanks for responding, and I like your channel!
@tristynwimmer1123 жыл бұрын
$5????????????
@JordanU3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand what you're asking.
@MichaelFlatman8 жыл бұрын
Is WD-40 okay?
@JordanU8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Flatman No.. WD-40 is more of a utility than a lubricant.. If you have some seized bearings, then it can be useful for unlocking them, however for regular lubrication purposes WD-40 should never be used..
@Lemont77776 жыл бұрын
no its never okay only zoom spout or 3 in 1 in the blue bottle is okay..