[Rhodes22-list] Just Venting

[Ejor2]

Depending on the model, it could be the battery. Some of the models won't work when the battery dies. With that said, mine was doing the same thing, even after the battery change. Long story short, after destroying it while trying to fix, I got a new one. Maybe you'll have better luck. 

80 RC Time Out
Atlanta
Eric J 

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On Sep 6, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Joe Camp <jjcampjr at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi All:
> 
> I got my boat (a recycled '87) from Stan last Summer.  He graciously included a Nicro solar powered vent at the bow.  The vent has now gotten some sort of bug up it's butt and will not work.  I've had it apart, which reveals a sealed compartment for the motor and a push button switch.  I can't find an option to open it further for trouble shooting.  I don't want to force the solar panel off of the base, but there is no other way to get to the guts. If I spin the fan blade, it powers up (barely) for about 3 - 4 seconds... then craps out.  I can hear the motor going (weakly) when the panels are turned to the sun.
> 
> Does anyone have advice (or a cure) for my fan's ills?  Thanks.
> 
> Joe Camp
> s/v John Dawson
> Hatboro, PA
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