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Frankly wrote:
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On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:49:12 GMT, "Frankly"
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I just installed the second fan.
Same problem. takes almost 6 seconds to make 1 rotation on the slowest
speed.
high speed is about 60rpm.

Time for a volt meter check.

just curious.. what if i do check it and its low.
what will be needed to do?
the people upstairs have a ceiling fan and it works fine.

Frank

I suggest that you check the voltage unloaded and while the fan is
connected to provide a load. If you see a big drop, you will know there
is a bad connection somewhere and it is time for somebody with some
experience, either you or a pro, to track it down asap, because aside
from this problem, it is producing heat and could start a fire.

Just came back with a 100 watt light bulb and connected it to the light kit
of the fan.
the room is very well lit and dont have much in the way to make it dark. I
couldnt tell if the light is as bright as it should be. in reading your
post i do feel very strongly that i should get that multi meter.
i can also use it to do some electrical tests on my motorcycle.
if under load from the fan there is a big drop in voltage I am guessing that
the bad connection is someplace were i made the connections? I am about to
go get the multi meter but have a question. while the fan is connected i
should test for a voltage drop where the 2 wires from the ceiling are
connected to the fan? the fan has a female connector for the light kit can
i do the test from that as well?

Frank