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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: pedalman on July 21, 2012, 10:03:58 am

Title: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: pedalman on July 21, 2012, 10:03:58 am
If the wall thermostat is bad, is there just an on/off switch that can be used as a replacement? The motor and fan assembly function but the  wall switch gets alarmingly hot on the high setting. Also, does anyone have the replacement $ and installation ideas for a replacement fan.

            Thanks,
              Josh
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: red tractor on July 21, 2012, 11:15:57 am
You can replace it with a fantastic vent assembly and these work very well
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Barry & Cindy on July 21, 2012, 11:42:53 am
Since there is nothing that moves a lot of air quietly even in rain, keeping a Kool O Matic fan working is worthwhile. Most but not all love their Kool O Matic, but part are no longer available.

The wall switch can be replaced with another one that fits.  Someone on our forum recently posted that they found a replacement motor that will fit.
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: pedalman on July 22, 2012, 09:46:25 am
Thanks, a wall switch would be an easy fix!

            Josh
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: Jon Twork on July 22, 2012, 07:36:09 pm
I suggest that you check all of the connections for the fan as a poor connection can generate a lot of heat.  If you need a replacement thermostat let me know.
Regards,
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: pedalman on July 22, 2012, 07:57:08 pm
Thanks Jon! Will check to see if connections are the issue.

          Josh
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: pedalman on August 07, 2012, 09:59:03 pm
All connections and volt meter test are ok. The high low switch and the little JMP2 below  gets warm to touch. On high setting the switch temp is too hot to touch. Is this heat transfer normal? Does anyone have an idea for replacement of the thermostat? The fan motor and assembly are OK!

                          Thanks again!
                                Josh
Title: Re: Kool-O-Matic
Post by: wa_desert_rat on August 07, 2012, 10:22:49 pm
All connections and volt meter test are ok. The high low switch and the little JMP2 below  gets warm to touch. On high setting the switch temp is too hot to touch. Is this heat transfer normal?

The high heat is an indication of more current (amperage) going through the switch than the switch was designed to handle. I would normally start looking for a short in the wiring after the switch.

Craig