Not sure what the intent of someone adapting an external shaft on an Aermotor would be. Saw this and found it unique. I see the seller says wind generator or ceiling fan, but I’m not seeing it.
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 3:48 pm
by spring hill bill
I would like to see how that thingy generates wind
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 5:38 pm
by windybob
No kidding. LOL Must be a new shaft. No rust. How long does a piece of raw steel need to sit out before rust starts? maybe overnight in a heavy dew.
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 12:13 pm
by JBarker
Long shaft is to be able to hang from a high ceiling and connect it to a box that has a motor to turn for a windmill ceiling fan. See video from Windmill Ceiling Fans of Texas webpage.
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 12:57 pm
by CTXmiller
Jerry,
Thank you.
I understand how it would work as a ceiling fan (shaft/wheel/hub) apart from the gearbox, but a person would potentially have to hang the whole gearbox, vane, etc. as currently setup. It is unique.
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 1:02 pm
by JBarker
It;s pretty cool how they did the shaft coming out the back of the gearbox. I guess they drilled out the back of the gear box. I wonder how hard that was drilling it out
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 1:08 pm
by CTXmiller
And inserted a grease fitting.
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 1:33 pm
by Overkill
You could also fix an electric motor to the shaft and a slip ring to the turn table then make power while your pumping water. i was thing and doing that to mine but decided against it for the 20'
Re: Aermotor with extended external shaft
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 5:21 pm
by windybob
I want to see how you put oil in it. And how it stays.
