[Alberg30] Bilge Blower

[Hugh Freebairn]

Yes, if you run most blowers continuously they will burn out.  They are only 
designed to run for short periods on the order of several minutes.  On my 
old Columbia 29 I wanted the blower to run continuously so I installed a 
resistor in series with the motor.  I had to measure the motor winding 
resistance and then match that with a higher wattage wire wound resistor of 
equal value.  I ran my blower continuously after that every time the engine 
ran and the blower lasted several years.

Hugh Freebairn
"Aliag" #442


>From: Bill Newman <bnewman at attcanada.ca>
>Reply-To: public-list at alberg30.org
>To: Alberg 30 List <public-list at alberg30.org>
>Subject: [Alberg30] Bilge Blower
>Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:42:43 -0500
>
>My 1967 Alberg has a noisy bilge exhaust blower.  I would like to keep
>it on continuously when the engine is running.  Does anyone know if a
>variable speed switch in the blower circuit will work so it can be
>slowed down and therefore quieted down.  I have been told the this will
>ruin the blower motor.  Alternately, are there newer quieter or variable
>speed fans available?  Any information will be appreciated.
>
>Bill Newman
>Marion Rose III, #233
>
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