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| Sparky |
 Jan 27 2011, 12:29 PM
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The sealed bearings on my pellet stove are starting to howl a little. Instead of spending the $275 for a new combustion and exhuast fan I'd like to try and lubricate the sealed bearings on the existing fan. What type of lube should I use? Was thinking either ptfe or silicone, but what would be best for higher temps?
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| r_towle |
Jan 27 2011, 02:47 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(Sparky @ Jan 27 2011, 01:29 PM)  The sealed bearings on my pellet stove are starting to howl a little. Instead of spending the $275 for a new combustion and exhuast fan I'd like to try and lubricate the sealed bearings on the existing fan. What type of lube should I use? Was thinking either ptfe or silicone, but what would be best for higher temps? >M< How can you lubricate a sealed bearing without breaking the seal in some way? Can you remove the bearings? If so, or to answer your question properly, call Eastern Bearing... They were in Lowell, but I think they may have moved to Manchester...lemme look. All they do is bearings...so they will be a good place to ask. 6 Executive Park Drive North Billerica, MA 01862 (978) 262-9888 |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Jan 27 2011, 02:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Sparky @ Jan 27 2011, 12:29 PM) The sealed bearings on my pellet stove are starting to howl a little. Instead of spending the $275 for a new combustion and exhuast fan I'd like to try and lubricate the sealed bearings on the existing fan. What type of lube should I use? Was thinking either ptfe or silicone, but what would be best for higher temps? >M< Go to Mcmaster Carr (mcmaster.com) Type in Grease in the search. This will take to a page that has a lot of information about grease. You will want a synthetic grease. There is a lot to choose from with temperature ratings shown. |
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| underthetire |
Jan 27 2011, 03:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Jan 27 2011, 12:49 PM) QUOTE(Sparky @ Jan 27 2011, 12:29 PM) The sealed bearings on my pellet stove are starting to howl a little. Instead of spending the $275 for a new combustion and exhuast fan I'd like to try and lubricate the sealed bearings on the existing fan. What type of lube should I use? Was thinking either ptfe or silicone, but what would be best for higher temps? >M< Go to Mcmaster Carr (mcmaster.com) Type in Grease in the search. This will take to a page that has a lot of information about grease. You will want a synthetic grease. There is a lot to choose from with temperature ratings shown. From doing many many high speed spindles, std grease will start breaking down at 140 deg F., and thats what comes in pre-packed sealed bearings. Get high temp grease. You will need to uncover the bearings, the shields always pop right off. |
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