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Old 08-29-2012, 08:47 AM   #1
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stove hood fan

my stove hood fan stopped working. I took it out and it works if i bypass the resister (or whatever it's called) on the white wire.

Is this required? Or do i need to find a replacement for that thing?
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:31 AM   #2
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my stove hood fan stopped working. I took it out and it works if i bypass the resister (or whatever it's called) on the white wire.

Is this required? Or do i need to find a replacement for that thing?
I'd be replacing it. Using the gas stovetop in a small confined space without an exhaust fan sounds dangerous to me.
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:46 AM   #3
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my stove hood fan stopped working. I took it out and it works if i bypass the resister (or whatever it's called) on the white wire.

Is this required? Or do i need to find a replacement for that thing?

X2 on the cooking in a camper without the exhaust fan running.

How about a picture, mine does not have the (whatever it's called). You might see if the motor gets hot by running it without that thing. If it doesn't, just try it that way and keep a close watch on it.
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I can only take a guess here. The white may be a thermistor. Since it is in series, I can't imagine it being a fuse. A thermistor, has a given resistance for a given temp. As the temp goes up, the resistance goes down. This would keep the fan at a slightly lower speed, when first turned on, but if heat built up, would slowly increase the fan speed.

I don't know this for sure, just a guess, and about the only thing that makes sense to me anyway.
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Old 08-29-2012, 10:27 AM   #5
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I just had a closer look and in very small letters it says "sefuse 15a" so i guess it's a fuse. Might have a hard time finding one like that.
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I just had a closer look and in very small letters it says "sefuse 15a" so i guess it's a fuse. Might have a hard time finding one like that.
You can get replacement fuses and fuse holders at any auto parts stores.
Personally think 15a is a little high for a fan motor. Maybe 7.5 or 10 max.
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I just had a closer look and in very small letters it says "sefuse 15a" so i guess it's a fuse. Might have a hard time finding one like that.
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I would convert to replaceable auto style, or something easier to find. May still have a fan problem, something caused it to blow.
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Just did a Google on that sefuse. It seems to be a Thermal Fuse. Cuts the power when the ambient temp gets to specified point...

Found this on eBay may be what you need...

5 PCS NEC SEFUSE Cutoffs SF240E Thermal Fuse 240 °C 15A 250V on eBay!
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Just did a Google on that sefuse. It seems to be a Thermal Fuse. Cuts the power when the ambient temp gets to specified point...

Found this on eBay may be what you need...

5 PCS NEC SEFUSE Cutoffs SF240E Thermal Fuse 240 °C 15A 250V on eBay!
Not being an electrical guru, I would replace it with an automotive fuse and holder.
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Not being an electrical guru, I would replace it with an automotive fuse and holder.
I hear ya... But I think this is to cut the juice in case of stove top fire so you wont literally fan the flames... A normal auto fuse will not do that...
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Grainger.com would surely have a thermal inline fuse.
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I hear ya... But I think this is to cut the juice in case of stove top fire so you wont literally fan the flames... A normal auto fuse will not do that...
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