noisy cooling fan
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Sapphire
Active Member
Welcome to the RSM owners club! Nice to have you along. Would be good to hear about your set up.. (and we like pictures!)
Is it a new RSM?
If it's noisy you can lubricate the bearngs with sewing machine oil ( you just need to remove the fan and (on ours at least) remove the sticker - the bearing is under this - and drop some oil on it.
other wise I would suggest you may need to replace them
Is it a new RSM?
If it's noisy you can lubricate the bearngs with sewing machine oil ( you just need to remove the fan and (on ours at least) remove the sticker - the bearing is under this - and drop some oil on it.
other wise I would suggest you may need to replace them
alphasierra
Member
Welcome Gwen,
I find my fans sometimes make a noise in the morning just after the lights turn on. It usually last 5 mins then stops. Another option I've tried is a soft tap on the fan itself. That may also help.
I find my fans sometimes make a noise in the morning just after the lights turn on. It usually last 5 mins then stops. Another option I've tried is a soft tap on the fan itself. That may also help.
Sapphire
Active Member
If this isn't a new tank I would agree that this will work for a while, however in my experience this is a sign of wear and will not be a long term solution. This has happened a couple of times in my tank and we have had to lubricate and eventually replace the fans in each case.
If it is a new tank i would suggest tapping the fan to see if it stops - you'll want to check that everything has been put together correctly. If it's continually noisy (and new) I would ask in the Ask Red Sea thread...
Gwen
Member
:welcomera Gwen glad to see another RSM owner posting in the owners forum.
I may upgrade my fans one day too, I like quite, right now they don't seem to bad, as compared to the really loud skimmer though
ps - start up a tank thread & share some pics, we all love pics !
I may upgrade my fans one day too, I like quite, right now they don't seem to bad, as compared to the really loud skimmer though
ps - start up a tank thread & share some pics, we all love pics !
Gwen
Member
Gwen
Member
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Gwen
Member
Tony, I couldn't find a Vantec fan for the size 50x50x15. Could you? The smallest one I found is 60x60x25. :rollingey
TonyV
Member
Yeah. I just found some no name brand at my local computer store. I really wanted a Vantec Stealth as they are extremely quiet and we use them here at work and I can vouch for their quietness.
Don't know if it helps... or if this is right... but a hit on google search produced this...
https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=CA-A1178
Specification
Mfr Part Number: A1178
Application: Application For GeForce 2 Series, GeForce 3 Series, GeForce 4 MX Series Video Card & Chipset
Air Pressure: 4.1mm H2O
Fan Dimension: 50x50x15 m
Max. Air Flow: 12.4CFM
Rated Voltage: 12V
Noise: 26.4dBa
Started Voltage: 7V
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Rated Current: 0.16A(max.)
Life Expectation: 50,000 Hours
Power Input: 1.92W
Connector: 3 Pin
FAN Speed: 5500¡À10% R.P.M
Base Material: Copper Base With Nickel Plating
https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=CA-A1178
Specification
Mfr Part Number: A1178
Application: Application For GeForce 2 Series, GeForce 3 Series, GeForce 4 MX Series Video Card & Chipset
Air Pressure: 4.1mm H2O
Fan Dimension: 50x50x15 m
Max. Air Flow: 12.4CFM
Rated Voltage: 12V
Noise: 26.4dBa
Started Voltage: 7V
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Rated Current: 0.16A(max.)
Life Expectation: 50,000 Hours
Power Input: 1.92W
Connector: 3 Pin
FAN Speed: 5500¡À10% R.P.M
Base Material: Copper Base With Nickel Plating
Lots hits pc fans in that size... here another one & only $3.99
JMC 50 x 50 x 15 mm DC Brushless Case Fan, 3-Pin, Replacement Fan for Some DELL Computer Cases, OEM-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com
if it helps any...
JMC 50 x 50 x 15 mm DC Brushless Case Fan, 3-Pin, Replacement Fan for Some DELL Computer Cases, OEM-Best Computer Online Store Houston Buy Discount Prices Texas-Directron.com
if it helps any...