Re: Replacement fans

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From: Mark Jenison <jenison@enteract.com>
To: vectorlist@synthcom.com
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 10:30:17 -0600 (CST)
Subject: VECTOR: Replacement fans

>
> Hi all,
>
> A few of the fans in my vector games are pretty loud, so I was looking to
> replace them. Does anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive but
> quiet replacement fan?
>
> So far I've found one at Jameco, P/N 106585
>
> 115VAC
> Dimensions: 4.68"L x 4.68"W x 1.50"H
> Air flow: 105 CFM
> Sleeve bearing
> Current: 140 mA
> Power: 12.0 watts
> Agency approvals: UL/CSA/CE
> Noise: 35 dBA
> Terminals
> Cost $12.95
>
> This one seems pretty standard. I wouldn't mind going with a fan
> with a lower CFM, dBA if someone knew of a source. Thanks!
>
> --
> Mark Jenison
>
>
I know your american, but please try to be METRIC :-)

the fans are standard 120mm types.

being more serious, i would recomend NOT using sleeve bearing if you can get
ball-race types.
they are more reliable.

also, i replace mains fans with 12v DC types, they are plastic - not metal so
they run faster.

this means that you can reduce the supply voltage (and hence the speed and
noise) by fitting a resistor in the supply or feeding them with about 9v
without them stalling.
MUCH NICER THAN SOME SLOW OLD ZINC-FRAME CRAP.
(especially in I-ROBOT that needs 2!)

L8r.

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Received on Fri Mar 29 12:21:40 2002