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Bathroom Fan

The bathroom fan quit on our last trip. Turned out it was the switch. Here is the replacement on Amazon for future reference:
Bathroom Fan Switch
jor

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09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester

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"The bathroom fan quit..."

What brand of fan was it, Generic, Fantastic, MaxxAir???  ::)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

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What brand of fan was it
I'm not really sure. I'm replacing the cover on another of the fans and that one is a Fantastic so this one probably is too. Any three speed switch would work as long as the threaded shaft fits the hole. Anyhow, I just removed the faulty one and got one that looked just like it!
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester

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This looks like the FF switch.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit

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A future upgrade would be to change the power-wasting stock speed control and switch to a PWM (pulse wave modulated) speed control. At lower speeds, it is much more efficient, providing the fan with the power it needs without wasting any power heating the resistors  All three of our commonly used fans have been converted.. With the PWM control, the fan speed is continuously controllable, providing the exact speed you want.
PWM power supplies are made in a wide variety of sizes, you will need a supply capable of providing 5-amps or more, Amazon, eBay, and Temu have many to choose from.

While not presently available, this PWM control is used in the FF ceiling fans. Amazon.com : KEDSUM® PWM DC Converter 12V-36V 10A DC Motor Speed Controller...
The O2-Cool bunk fan uses a smaller PWM supply
6V 12V 2A 30W DC Motor Speed Controller PWM Adjustable Variable Driver...

Larry

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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

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to change the power-wasting stock speed control and switch to a PWM

Now he tells me!!!   ;D
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester

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Now he tells me!!!   ;D
jor
We kept the original switch in ours when I added the pwm speed control. Just turn the switch full on, then adjust the variable speed. Same efficiency.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit

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Hi Jor;  I used this RioRand controller. A lot of overkill, but not stressed either.  RioRand Upgraded Adjustable DC Motor Speed PWM Controller 10V 12V 24V 30V...    I fitted it into the fan itself. It can also be stuffed into the ceiling empty space beside the fan and just wired in.
    I also got a pair of these Riorand DC 3V 6V 12V 24V 35V 5A Motor Speed Controller PWM Speed Control...  to use as dimmers on the LED lights in the main cabin. Sometimes they are too bright.  The on/off switches are still used as light switches.  RonB

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RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB