26 Sep
2015
26 Sep
'15
9:11 a.m.
On 09/26/2015 06:36 AM, tony duell wrote:
>
>
> If it is totally
> open-circuit, then the winding has failed. Rewinding is often possible, but
> not trivial, particularly not for something that has to stand mains voltage,
> and you may decide it is better to replace the fan.
As far as I know, all the
old DEC fans, from PDP-8 and
PDP-11 models, are totally standard size, and can still be
bought new from Digi-Key, Mouser, etc. If it is more than a
few drops of oil needed, then it makes NO SENSE to repair
windings on a fan you can get for $15.
Jon