Ice Cap Canopy Fan

dmbnpj · 02/23/2008, 07:50 AM

The description of this is:

The Ice Cap 4" Canopy Fan is the highest quality aquarium canopy fan on the market.
Actual size 4-3/4"
Thermal Speed Control with Remote Sensor (50 - 112 CFM)
12V-Power supply plugs into wall
Super quiet
Won't rust

What exactly will the remote sensor do?

CSMReef · 02/23/2008, 10:43 AM

It is a sensor that measures the temperature. As the temperature rises the fan's speed increases.

CSMReef

cdbias2 · 02/23/2008, 02:30 PM

I think they are 3 speed and operate like CSMReef said.

AZDesertRat · 02/23/2008, 03:02 PM

I tried a couple of different temp sensing fans and they all seemed to run at close to full speed all the time. I prefer 4" computer fans fed by a variable voltage DC power supply so I can dial in the speed by varying the voltage. Variable voltage DC power supplies can be had for less than $10.

McCrary · 02/23/2008, 03:10 PM

I have the 4" variable fans on my 110 and they do seem to change the speed based on the temp, at least for the most part. The thing I like most about them is that they quiet down when the halides are off, which is at night. My tank is in my living room and the fans will run at they're middle speed most the day, occasionally kicking on to full speed (this is a noisy speed). But they are still pretty quiet, if you have a large canopy or a large space to mount them, 6" computer fans seem to do well for air movement and sound, but I have also seen them rust after a couple years of use.

02/23/2008, 07:50 AM	#1
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Ice Cap Canopy Fan The description of this is: The Ice Cap 4" Canopy Fan is the highest quality aquarium canopy fan on the market. Actual size 4-3/4" Thermal Speed Control with Remote Sensor (50 - 112 CFM) 12V-Power supply plugs into wall Super quiet Won't rust What exactly will the remote sensor do?

02/23/2008, 03:10 PM	#5
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	I have the 4" variable fans on my 110 and they do seem to change the speed based on the temp, at least for the most part. The thing I like most about them is that they quiet down when the halides are off, which is at night. My tank is in my living room and the fans will run at they're middle speed most the day, occasionally kicking on to full speed (this is a noisy speed). But they are still pretty quiet, if you have a large canopy or a large space to mount them, 6" computer fans seem to do well for air movement and sound, but I have also seen them rust after a couple years of use. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

02/23/2008, 10:43 AM	#2
CSMReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 83	It is a sensor that measures the temperature. As the temperature rises the fan's speed increases. CSMReef

02/23/2008, 02:30 PM	#3
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	I think they are 3 speed and operate like CSMReef said.

02/23/2008, 03:02 PM	#4
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	I tried a couple of different temp sensing fans and they all seemed to run at close to full speed all the time. I prefer 4" computer fans fed by a variable voltage DC power supply so I can dial in the speed by varying the voltage. Variable voltage DC power supplies can be had for less than $10.