replying to Peabody, tucsonics wrote:
As engineers, Lakewood would know that more blades and lower speed = quieter
operation. I suppose they went to a 5 blade because of lower cost to make or a
patent issue. I've been trying to find a replacement motor for mine, which has
an open winding, or something. Anyway, it won't turn and it's lubricated ok.

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