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post Jan 20 2022, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(abhipraaya @ Jan 20 2022, 11:13 AM)
for my alpha remote control fan, i just purchased the capactiors and replaced all of them -  a bunch of yellow capacitors and one black capacitor.
yes there's some work involved, you need to solder them, but it's better for the environment and your wallet.
Imagine every 5 years need to buy a new fan - it's a total waste.
If you're lazy to do soldering,  just purchase a new PCB board and plug and play, this method can save money too.
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Take the board out and send to repair shop. Probably around RM60 only.
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Jan 20 2022, 11:10 AM)
whats this called? Ada link ka
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Search around and probably get cheaper one

https://shopee.com.my/Universal-Ceiling-Fan...6b-633ec65f620f
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(abhipraaya @ Jan 20 2022, 11:13 AM)
for my alpha remote control fan, i just purchased the capactiors and replaced all of them -  a bunch of yellow capacitors and one black capacitor.
yes there's some work involved, you need to solder them, but it's better for the environment and your wallet.
Imagine every 5 years need to buy a new fan - it's a total waste.
If you're lazy to do soldering,  just purchase a new PCB board and plug and play, this method can save money too.
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QUOTE(Zot @ Jan 20 2022, 11:18 AM)
Take the board out and send to repair shop. Probably around RM60 only.
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Alpha fans are not supported well like Panasonic

I think need to use back the same board


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post Jan 20 2022, 11:21 AM

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lel mod a remote fan to become non-remote fan?

just change the capacitor lah dude....

remote fan slow = change capacitor
remote fan cant change speed = change capacitor

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post Jan 20 2022, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jan 20 2022, 11:18 AM)
Take the board out and send to repair shop. Probably around RM60 only.
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If its not KDK/Panasonic brand, RM60 probably means can buy new board liao lel
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 20 2022, 11:20 AM)
Alpha fans are not supported well like Panasonic

I think need to use back the same board
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Basically the circuit is similar. Any 3rd party repair shop usually familiar with any brand in Malaysia biggrin.gif
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Jan 20 2022, 11:10 AM)
whats this called? Ada link ka
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in shopee
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Jan 20 2022, 11:21 AM)
lel mod a remote fan to become non-remote fan?

just change the capacitor lah dude....

remote fan slow = change capacitor
remote fan cant change speed = change capacitor

kthxbye
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For those who have replaced the capacitors but feel unsatisfied, they can opt to mod for connection to wall mounted 5 speed regulator.

Applicabl for local brands below rm 200
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 20 2022, 11:17 AM)
How to OC? highest speed is without filter, see diagram 1
As an electronics engineering ex-student, my soldering skills are still OK

Where do you buy the capacitors and how much?
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I bought it from shopee. if I recall it was 4 yellow and 1 black capacitor. Less than RM20 for all of them.

Just use the correct rating capacitor matching your old one, plus minus - a very small deviation is OK.

Too high then ur fan will spin too fast and reduce lifespan of the motor.
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 20 2022, 11:17 AM)
How to OC? highest speed is without filter, see diagram 1
As an electronics engineering ex-student, my soldering skills are still OK

Where do you buy the capacitors and how much?
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Put a higher capacitor, the fan will spin a lot faster.
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QUOTE(Zot @ Jan 20 2022, 11:23 AM)
Basically the circuit is similar. Any 3rd party repair shop usually familiar with any brand in Malaysia  biggrin.gif
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One of my alpha fan was under warranty so the service guy came to replace the board but the speed of 1 was still too slow compared with 2 and 3.


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post Jan 20 2022, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(Brotherjoe @ Jan 20 2022, 11:29 AM)
Put a higher capacitor, the fan will spin a lot faster.
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Yes, the higher the Cap, the smoother the current. More on time than off time
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(abhipraaya @ Jan 20 2022, 11:29 AM)
I bought it from shopee. if I recall it was 4 yellow and 1 black capacitor. Less than RM20 for all of them.

Just use the correct rating capacitor matching your old one, plus minus - a very small deviation is OK.

Too high then ur fan will spin too fast and reduce lifespan of the motor.
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The fan motor can last very long probably as long as the bearing laugh.gif

It is induction I believe. No brush to wear out.
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:38 AM

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Why your fan got red, blue and black wire ah? My fan only got 2 wire for power, and green Earthing wire,
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post Jan 20 2022, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 20 2022, 11:29 AM)
One of my alpha fan was under warranty so the service guy came to replace the board but the speed of 1 was still too slow compared with 2 and 3.
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huh replaced board should fixed it how come not fixed? u personally see the guy replace the board?
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post Jan 20 2022, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ Jan 20 2022, 11:38 AM)
Why your fan got red, blue and black wire ah? My fan only got 2 wire for power, and green Earthing wire,
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This one was copied from internet

The correct one is below, only 2 wires

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Jan 20 2022, 11:42 AM)
huh replaced board should fixed it how come not fixed? u personally see the guy replace the board?
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He brought 2 boards, only 1 fixed the issue slightly. As we usually run the fan at speed 2, after time we could not be bothered whether speed 1 or 3 was proportional as we were busy. Unlike now, I didn't have the time then to do all these DIY as I was having a busy work life, property investment activities and personal life.

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 20 2022, 12:01 PM)
This one was copied from internet

The correct one is below, only 2 wires

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He brought 2 boards, only 1 fixed the issue slightly. As we usually run the fan at speed 2, after time we could not be bothered whether speed 1 or 3 was proportional as we were busy. Unlike now, I didn't have the time then to do all these DIY as I was having a busy work life, property investment activities and personal life.
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Sounds like used board lel
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post Jan 20 2022, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(New Klang @ Jan 20 2022, 10:31 AM)
What is the brand and model no. of your fans? Where to buy capacitor?

The reason is mainly for those who have cheap local brands that were made in China. The motors are good but the controller boards are terrible and changing capacitors might not solve the problems
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Panasonic.
First time took it to 5he electronic shop. The owner identified the correct type capacitor and even replace for me
The other fans, I did it myself.
Depending where u live ... Find electronic parts supplier shop.
Seremban it's in Oakland area..behind Colombia Asia hospital

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Quick question.. if you have the normal rm150 3 blade ceiling fan. Do you still repair it or pakai rosak buang? Sell a besi buruk to recoup the lost.

Btw KDK ceiling fan is a work horse. Only thing need to replace probably 10-15 years once is the capacitor..

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post Jan 20 2022, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(Brotherjoe @ Jan 20 2022, 05:45 PM)
Quick question.. if you have the normal rm150 3 blade ceiling fan. Do you still repair it or pakai rosak buang? Sell a besi buruk to recoup the lost.

Btw KDK ceiling fan is a work horse. Only thing need to replace probably 10-15 years once is the capacitor..
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