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Title: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Super8mm on April 26, 2019, 12:17:40 pm
Does anyone have a replacement part number for the toggle switch on the Kool-Matic?

Mine does not work on high, I can hold it on hi and the fan does run at high speed but wont stay on hi.

Low and off work just fine.

Thanks

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Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: craneman on April 26, 2019, 12:23:19 pm
Take it apart and see if you can repair it. You would have to do the same thing to put a switch in.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Barry & Cindy on April 26, 2019, 12:53:02 pm
Switch is simple and does not change speeds. I just chooses a different point on the resistor that is in the air flow. Problem could be resistor, which can be bypassed for high speed.

Nothing special about the switch.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Super8mm on April 26, 2019, 05:18:15 pm
Thanks guys, I will take it apart when I get back home  ^.^d
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Twig on April 26, 2019, 05:24:24 pm
http://www.nwrvsupply.com/product/TD113.html in case you break it.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Super8mm on April 26, 2019, 05:30:20 pm
http://www.nwrvsupply.com/product/TD113.html in case you break it.
Thanks Twig, that is not bad at all.  FOT has not had any thing for the Kool-Matic for years.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Twig on April 26, 2019, 05:34:23 pm
nwrv has loads of stuff you can't get any where else.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Super8mm on April 26, 2019, 06:42:02 pm
nwrv has loads of stuff you can't get any where else.
I have it bookmarked now    ^.^d

it does not look like they have a cover for the Cool O Matic thought
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Old phart phred on April 27, 2019, 12:24:48 pm
Leftover, Kool o matic is gone
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 27, 2019, 05:19:10 pm
It does not look like they have a cover for the Cool O Matic...
Free roaming Kool-O-Matic rooftop covers are classed as "Extinct".  Rumored to once exist in the wild, but haven't been sighted in years.  If you ever locate one in good original condition, capture it and hide it away...would be worth it's weight in gold to other "collectors".
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Bill & Kim on April 27, 2019, 05:37:59 pm
Free roaming Kool-O-Matic rooftop covers are classed as "Extinct".  Rumored to once exist in the wild, but haven't been sighted in years.  If you ever locate one in good original condition, capture it and hide it away...would be worth it's weight in gold to other "collectors".
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Wasn't there somebody on the forums who printed a couple of the inside covers from the originals?  If so...  could they also not print a rooftop cover (or am I just blowing smoke up it)?
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Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 27, 2019, 05:46:10 pm
1.  Wasn't there somebody on the forums who printed a couple of the inside covers from the originals?

2.  If so...  could they also not print a rooftop cover?
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1.  Yes - John & Stacey.  Unobtainium (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=35066.msg325994#msg325994)  (Reply #9)

2.  Even if do-able on the size machine they have access to, would be very time consuming (plus expensive).  The inside cover took 40 hours!  :o
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Super8mm on April 27, 2019, 08:32:22 pm
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Free roaming Kool-O-Matic rooftop covers are classed as "Extinct".  Rumored to once exist in the wild, but haven't been sighted in years.  If you ever locate one in good original condition, capture it and hide it away...would be worth it's weight in gold to other "collectors".
hat sound like a good idea or use it to make  a vacuum mold??  just not sure if the wife would like me using the kitchen oven to heat plastic "LOL"
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Balcanthez on April 28, 2019, 12:50:17 am
Free roaming Kool-O-Matic rooftop covers are classed as "Extinct".  Rumored to once exist in the wild, but haven't been sighted in years.  If you ever locate one in good original condition, capture it and hide it away...would be worth it's weight in gold to other "collectors".
That's why I had my re-fiberglassed. I like the look better than the square replacements.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: its toby on April 28, 2019, 11:38:01 am
I found a complete unit at an auction. I waited all day for that thing to go through.
Title: Re: Toggle Switch Kool-Matic
Post by: Old phart phred on April 28, 2019, 10:10:06 pm
My Kool o matic control is now spoken for. I drove a hard bargain. Just postage for now and a Nu Way sandwich and home made root beer next time buyer is in town. ^.^d