Mainstays Hugger Ceiling Fan 42” (Experiment Fan)(Phase 2)

Here is the Mainstays hugger ceiling fan after being outside for about 5-6 months. A lot has happened to it since I last filmed it about 8 months ago which is why this video has been delayed. After leaving it outside for another 2-3 months, I brought it in to do a update video of it but realized that the motor was completely locked up and would have to be loosened to even do a video of it performing. My neighbor (the one I gave the Hunter Bridgeport to as a gift) helped me free up the motor with his vice grip. He also used some pblaster that helped loosen it up as it was very rusty. The motor housing has since rusted a lot since the last time it was shown. Since the last time the blades were shown, they have a droop that’s worse than before and the paper overlay has peeled off almost completely on all the blades. The blade arms have started to loose paint and is more brittle finish wise. Unfortunately the reverse switch is not working in the sense that it’s very stiff and I do t want to break it by trying to show it on reverse and then have it stuck in the middle. The pull chains have started to get less shiny and more worn looking. Even the screws to the light fitter have rusted a lot as well. The mounting bracket is not the original one as it had to be cut off to even remove the motor from it so we could loosen the motor up when it was locked up, hence the non rusted screws on the mounting bracket. Aside from that everything is still original to the fan. I can only imagine how much worse it will be by the time I pull it from outside In another few months. Enjoy!

[@mrbignatedog_Official]

The fact that thing still works is unbelievable to me.

[@Emanfan96]

Well the fan just gets wet and the water drains out. Since it doesn’t run while it’s wet that’s why it hasn’t had electrical issues. Aside from the motor getting locked up and needing to get lubricated everything else os still functional except for the light socket and reverse switch which I’m not fixing as those won’t hold up at all.

[@mrbignatedog_Official]

Well I’d think that tester would lean into the motor, but since it has literally no vents, that’s probably why it’s dry. And man the blade veneer looks very tired out at worn

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

@@Emanfan96Is there a Phase 3 update?

[@noahbones1221]

are you keeping it in the open in direct rain or under a roof of sorts (indirect exposure to rain, mainly humidity)
i’ve had an eros hugger underneath my treehouse in illinois weather for close to 2 years and it still runs ok, kinda warped but no rust (likely because i painted it). recently made a video of it. just curious though.

[@MinecraftPro97k]

I'd say it's a perfect temporary "outdoor" ceiling fan until the real outdoor ceiling fan comes in, but I personally would NOT bother.

[@mrbignatedog_Official]

Hey I’m wondering if there’s a phase 3 coming soon.

[@Emanfan96]

There is one that needs to be done, but it’s postponed along with a lot of other videos due to having to get a new test area set up. The fan is in worse shape but is now brought in so it doesn’t progress too much in terms of it getting worn out from being outside.

[@iansfancollection3186]

Dang, that’s getting pretty worn!

[@bruceforsman4812]

why

[@bensgoofyahhfancollection9997]

Bc he wants to