[Collins] In Re: KWS-1

[Fern]

     I'm fortunate that the blower in my recently acquired kws-1 does come 
to speed right away. I do know of another ham where his blower takes a while 
to get up to speed so I spoke to Dennis Brothers about that he suggested to 
give the blower bearings a good lubrication and if that doesn't fix the 
problem then one should look at replacing the bearings in it.
    73 from Fern  VE7GZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Mijal" <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com>
To: "Dutch Maurer WB7DYW" <wb7dyw at yahoo.com>; <collins at mailman.qth.net>; 
"Fern" <crc at cyberlink.bc.ca>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:49 AM
Subject: In Re: KWS-1


> Speaking of blowers and such:
>
> Is there anyway to determine if the blower is running at proper speed? 
> The
> KWS-1 that's slowly coming out of a long slumber  here has a working
> standard KWS-1 blower but it comes up to a maxium speed after about 1 
> minute
> of turning. No squealing at all.  It makes me wonder if  that's normal or
> should I replace/repair the blower itself.
> Your thoughts?
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> Kinston NC
>