Re: [APD] Canopy Cooling

["S. Hieber" <shieber at yahoo_com>]

Even for an ultra high speed model of 120 mm fan, that's
probably an optimistic rating re the noise, the sound or
both. Although the Panaflo's generally have excellent
reviews from those that have used them *and* other fans.

At that price for a 120 mm fan with a Panasonic reputation,
even if the specs are "off" a bit, it's hard to say no,
even if you don't even need a fan. ;-)

sh



--- Jerry Baker <jerry at bakerweb_biz> wrote:

> David Grim wrote:
> >>
> >> Message: 1
> >> Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 19:51:04 -0700
> >> From: Jerry Baker <jerry at bakerweb_biz>
> >> Subject: [APD] Canopy Cooling
> >> To: aquatic plants digest <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
> >>
> >> I see that the IceCap fans are horribly expensive at
> some $45, and loud
> >> at 47.8dBA. I can put together a 35.5dBA fan and a
> 12VDC transformer for
> >> about $13. True that the IceCap is variable speed, but
> the whole point
> >> of variable speed is to be quiet. When the fan I'm
> talking about is
> >> 12dBA less than the IceCap (less than half loud as
> perceived by the
> >> ear), I don't see where the IceCap has an advantage.
> Is there something
> >> critical I am missing, or is this another case of the
> aquarium hobbyist
> >> being gouged?
> >>
> >> -- 
> >> Jerry Baker
> >>
> > 
> > I just did a bit of research on the Web regarding
> cooling fans for
> > computers, and the main issue I see with using these is
> the CFM (cubic feet
> > per minute) rating. This may be where the advantage of
> the Icecap Fans is
> > obvious. I didn't see any 12 VDC computer fans that
> moved more than 30 CFM.
> > This may work in a smaller tank setup, but could prove
> problematic for a
> > multi Halide or Compact Flourescent setup, which
> probably generates a lot
> > more heat than a computer case, just a guess on my
> part.
> > 
> > So if you consider the larger 4" Icecap cost at $43
> (www.marinedepot.com)
> > and the cost of moving the same amount of air with 3-4
> DIY computer fans,
> > the cost difference becomes almost negligible, doesn't
> it?
> 
> See here: http://www.directron.com/fba12g12u1c.html
> 
> 115 CFM $9.99
> 
> -- 
> Jerry Baker
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