I need to go ahead and order the fans for my projector. I am building a custom enclosure projector, and plan on using 4 fans. Two for LCD, and 2 for enclosure. If any one knows of a good place to get fanns and 12 v power supplies for a good price, please let me know. I might get the ones offered at diylabs, but if there are any cheaper out ehre, i'd love to get them.
Thanks a lot. Also, if i use 4 fans, how power supplies do i need? Thanks
Thanks a lot. Also, if i use 4 fans, how power supplies do i need? Thanks
Dont waste your money on diylabs dc fans!
http://directron.com/80l1a.html The best case fan on the market! made by Panasonic. Pick up your transformer at radio shack and your set!
The panasonic fan is the best you'll get for the money when it comes to air flow and quiet operation.
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http://directron.com/80l1a.html The best case fan on the market! made by Panasonic. Pick up your transformer at radio shack and your set!
The panasonic fan is the best you'll get for the money when it comes to air flow and quiet operation.
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i second svc. i used some of their generic or svc brand fans in my pc. i picked up like 4 or 5 for under $20. some fans are quieter than others, and you'll end up paying more for the quietest ones.
Panflo's
I've got a few extra 80mm Panasonic Panflo's left over from doing my projector. I believe they're the same ones listed in the directron link above, but I'll have to check the models when I get home to be sure. If anyone is interested, I can probably let them go for less than you can find them anywhere else.
I've got a few extra 80mm Panasonic Panflo's left over from doing my projector. I believe they're the same ones listed in the directron link above, but I'll have to check the models when I get home to be sure. If anyone is interested, I can probably let them go for less than you can find them anywhere else.
The panflo's sell for under 5 bucks new and are one of the quietest fans on the market. I highly recommend anyone interested pick one up and not waste time trying other no-name brands looking for quieter models. You won't find any.
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jcbklyny said:
you had the right www site but the wrong fans those paltry things are only 24 cfm
now these guys are the ones i use http://directron.com/923212hbta.html
they cost $3.50 their not loud and they push 92 cfm
you wont find a better 12v fan anywhere period!!!
i have them running at 12v straight up the 46db rating had me nervious when i looked at them but i tryed them and they are not loud i have 5 of them in the silver streak pj that i built and its not loud at all just ask jjohnson his opinion
I was looking at the fans over at MPJA, but it looks like the link you gave cruser has a slightly better deal. a little bit louder, but > 10% more CFM. and better price. at MPJA, they do have some very powerful fans that get into the 200s CFM... and they aren't TOO loud... might be good for cooling off bulb or something. Also, was just wondering, but if you are trying to cool your LCD, is there a way that you guys have found to effeciently pass MORE air over the LCD and less air simply near it? With the fans that are even a little over 3", a lot of air ends up just going past it and not on it. Is there a way we can focus more of the air directly on the LCD so we can cool it better? Not sure if simply tilting the fan towards the LCD is a good idea... there is probobly a lot of lost energy pushing against the LCD instead of pushing past the LCD... anyway, just wondering how to get the most out of the fans
46.7 db is way too loud. I use the 2 panaflo's in my design (NONE on the LCD) and my fresnels dont even get warm to the touch! And the 2 panaflo's together arent as loud as one of those fans. Not to mention most people use 4! Not loud... ???
The extra power is not needed if you design case air flow correctly.
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The extra power is not needed if you design case air flow correctly.
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