Whirlybird removal

[Dan]

Anyone know how to remove a whirlybird roof ventilator? I'v got one with noisy bearings and was thinking of trying to get some new ones tomorrow.

[frankk]

Hi Dan,

When I installed mine, the base was tied down to the roof battens and the actual whirly part was screwed into the base. Hpe this helps.

Frank

[manoftalent]

its a simple fit to the roof batten, via nail or screws, go buy a new one, read the installation instructions they are fairly basic and easy to understand and most of the brands on the market for residential use all fit the same way anyway....

[Sturdee]

Anyone know how to remove a whirlybird roof ventilator? I'v got one with noisy bearings and was thinking of trying to get some new ones tomorrow.

You could undo the spinning top from the frame, held together by a nut onto the central bolt running through the bearing, and regrease the bearings.

Then it will last another 5 years before it becomes noisy again when again you repeat the process.


Short term solution is to push up the top from inside the roof space and spray liberally with WD40. That will last about 6 months.


Peter.

[Dan]

You could undo the spinning top from the frame, held together by a nut onto the central bolt running through the bearing, and regrease the bearings.

Is the nut accessible from on top of the roof or from inside the roof space?

[Sturdee]

Is the nut accessible from on top of the roof or from inside the roof space?

Mine is accessable from inside the roof space.


Peter.

[scooter]

If you need to replace it, Dan, you could buy a new one the same size & just replace the head, saving the trouble & time to swap over the lot.

I work at Bunnings & when we have them on display they usually take a tumble or two, which pretty much buggers the heads. You may be able to pick up one such as this cheap & use the bearings.

Ensure they're the same as yours first, though...


Cheers................Sean