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    Mar 10, 2009, 11:05 PM
    Ceiling has suddenly slowed down
    My ceiling has suddenly slowed down. I have tried :-

    1) Bypassed speed control and run it directly.

    2) Replaced capacitor

    3) Done greasing and oiling of bush and bearing.

    None has worked it revolves but at slower speed than usual.
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    Mar 11, 2009, 07:35 AM

    Does it spin free by hand, and what voltage is at fan?
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    Mar 12, 2009, 02:03 AM
    Thanks,

    Voltage is 220V It moves freely with hand.
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    Mar 12, 2009, 06:21 AM

    I think most things have been covered, unless a direction or speed switch not making a good connection, last thing I can think of would be shorted fan windings.
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    Mar 12, 2009, 10:11 PM

    What make is the fan? What country are you in?

    General ceiling fan troubleshooting and help FAQ- Ceiling Fans N More
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