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Offline skyking

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acurite fan replacement
« on: June 07, 2020, 12:51:41 PM »
Hi all, I registered to post up my fan replacement on the 6004 unit. If you have a noisy fan driving you crazy in the garden, but all else is working, this was my  ~$5 fix. I had tried oiling the old motor with about 1 day of peace and quiet each time.
I ordered 2 different ebay motors. The first one was stocked in California and I have that one installed. I will update this thread when the China sourced fan arrives and I can try it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-300-DC3V-4-5V-5V-Solar-Motor-for-Scientific-Hobby-Toys-DIY-Accessories-USA/153840135368

It worked great and is pretty much like new. I can hear that the fan motor is working, but have to stand right next to it. I can verify function by covering and uncovering the solar panel.
I have no pictures or video, but I can take some photos when I try out that second fan.
Cheers!