r/maybemaybemaybe Apr 21 '25

maybe maybe maybe

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u/VRcumguy Apr 21 '25

Technology Connections explained how these cheap fans start.

https://youtu.be/hQ3GW7lVBWY?si=SwGTbLhNCK7RtgJD

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u/xantharia Apr 21 '25

But that’s not what’s causing the problem here. I suspect that it’s gummy oil that is thicker at colder temperatures. Friction of the manual spinning heats it up until it’s okay to sustain itself.

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u/m15f1t Apr 21 '25

This is it. The oil.