View Full Version : cooling fans
outlaw60
03/26/2007, 09:47 AM
Hey, need to add some cooling fans to my canopy, I have a t-5 retro-fit with ice cap reflectors, need advice on size, placement and amount, thanks
The Grim Reefer
03/26/2007, 06:32 PM
One fan blowing in an each end near the edcaps should do it.
adova
03/26/2007, 11:53 PM
These looked interesting to me:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Saltwater-Aquarium-Chiller-Cooling-Fan-2-fan_W0QQitemZ230108730485QQcategoryZ46314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Shawn
The Grim Reefer
03/27/2007, 12:02 AM
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14701&Ntt=fan&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
douglaslindsey
03/27/2007, 12:04 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9578859#post9578859 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by adova
These looked interesting to me:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Saltwater-Aquarium-Chiller-Cooling-Fan-2-fan_W0QQitemZ230108730485QQcategoryZ46314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Shawn
thouse do look nice. I might check them out for my sump tank.
clowninaround74
03/27/2007, 02:25 AM
i actually just got that unit off of dr F&S and it works great. It blows alot of air and cools the tank down quickly.
outlaw60
03/27/2007, 08:27 PM
are those quiet? I was thinking about computer fans on each end, which are better, and quieter... noise is an issue, thanks
clowninaround74
03/28/2007, 12:13 AM
they are pretty quiet actually. They do push alot of air and there is a minimal amount of noise
murfman
03/28/2007, 11:32 AM
Ice cap variable speed fans would be the quietest. I have two 4.5" and you can't even hear em. Pricey though.
freddie40
03/28/2007, 12:30 PM
Outlaw,
I have 2 of th Icecap Variable speed fans, placed on the back (each end) blowing down the endcaps. The way I figure it is that the endcaps are that which should be kept cool.
Probably can find cheaper than the icecaps. I got mine used.
Dave
outlaw60
03/28/2007, 07:38 PM
cool, thanks to everyone for the replies. It gives me a few ideas, thanks
adova
03/28/2007, 08:34 PM
I just bought 3 or the 6 fan version of the ones Iposted about earlier - I will let you know how they turn out...
Shawn
outlaw60
03/28/2007, 08:51 PM
Thanks Shawn. real life is better than specs,....outlaw
vBulletin® v3.8.4, Copyright ©2000-2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.