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Old 03/26/2007, 09:47 AM
outlaw60 outlaw60 is offline
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cooling fans

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
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Old 03/26/2007, 06:32 PM
The Grim Reefer The Grim Reefer is offline
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One fan blowing in an each end near the edcaps should do it.
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Old 03/26/2007, 11:53 PM
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These looked interesting to me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Saltwater-Aquari...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old 03/27/2007, 12:02 AM
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http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
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Old 03/27/2007, 12:04 AM
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Originally posted by adova
These looked interesting to me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Saltwater-Aquari...QQcmdZViewItem

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thouse do look nice. I might check them out for my sump tank.
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Old 03/27/2007, 02:25 AM
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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.
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Old 03/27/2007, 08:27 PM
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are those quiet? I was thinking about computer fans on each end, which are better, and quieter... noise is an issue, thanks
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Old 03/28/2007, 12:13 AM
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they are pretty quiet actually. They do push alot of air and there is a minimal amount of noise
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Old 03/28/2007, 11:32 AM
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Ice cap variable speed fans would be the quietest. I have two 4.5" and you can't even hear em. Pricey though.
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Old 03/28/2007, 12:30 PM
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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
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Old 03/28/2007, 07:38 PM
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cool, thanks to everyone for the replies. It gives me a few ideas, thanks
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Old 03/28/2007, 08:34 PM
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I just bought 3 or the 6 fan version of the ones Iposted about earlier - I will let you know how they turn out...

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Old 03/28/2007, 08:51 PM
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Thanks Shawn. real life is better than specs,....outlaw
 


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