Cooling gadget

casalt · 08/19/2009, 12:36 PM

While trying to design my new canopy, I came across this for the fans. Note the temp ratings for it. It can run up to 4 fans!!

http://www.coolerguys.com/840556086611.html

RonMidtownStomp · 08/19/2009, 02:05 PM

That gets better and better the more that I think about it. Even if your ambient air temp goes above 80F, you want the fans running constantly anyway. Even with the $15 power supply, it's still worth the $30.

Ron

shiveley · 08/19/2009, 02:17 PM

but it doesn't turn the fan on until the temp reaches 87....and shuts off when it drops to 80....so how's that useful?

Ben_Im · 08/19/2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by shiveley
but it doesn't turn the fan on until the temp reaches 87....and shuts off when it drops to 80....so how's that useful?

Canopy temps are far higher than water temps. 80* in the canopy sounds like a really low temperature for a canopy.

Reefugee · 08/19/2009, 02:47 PM

Easy to build your own temperature controller where you can control what temperature turn on the fan.

http://www.heatsink-guide.com/conten...=control.shtml

Paulca916 · 08/19/2009, 03:11 PM

Wouldnt work for me as my room temp at the moment is 81 and my water temp is 77.
Reminds me I have to hook my heater back up lol.
In the summer my heater is normally set at 80 since my tank can get to 82 then my chiller kicks on.
But with the fan I run 24/7 with the days being a bit cooler looks like now it drops my temp to low

shiveley · 08/19/2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by Ben_Im
Canopy temps are far higher than water temps. 80* in the canopy sounds like a really low temperature for a canopy.

ahh...good point.

FishGuy5 · 08/19/2009, 03:33 PM

That's a cool DYI, Minh. Maybe you could do a workshop at a future MARS meeting!!!!!!

Paulca916 · 08/19/2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by FishGuy5
That's a cool DYI, Minh. Maybe you could do a workshop at a future MARS meeting!!!!!!

Awesome idea I second that always love hearing DIY projects

dots · 08/20/2009, 03:52 AM

Fans cheap to run, chillers aren't.....let them run

Paulca916 · 08/20/2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by dots
Fans cheap to run, chillers aren't.....let them run

Doug my fan runs 24/7.
Which in turn keeps my chiller off.
I unplugged my heater to clean it and forgot to plug it back in so on a colder night the tank was able to drop lower than I wanted it to if the heater was on it wouldnt have.
I agree 100% about the fan as befor it use to just come on when the halides came on but in the summer its 24/7

KMP · 08/20/2009, 07:18 PM

I'm a 24/7 fan guy

Paulca916 · 08/20/2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by KMP
I'm a 24/7 fan guy

Good thing your not dislexic

dots · 08/20/2009, 10:09 PM

But there is no shame in a healthy Bro-mance........

Here is the thing, we don't want to buy chillers....so we have huge threads about running fans....now we want to find ways to cut the fans back........and make them more compilcated.....just sounded a little cyclic and forgetting the bigger picture is only reason why I commented.

Kenny, now what is the verdict on the Prime Tower, I have been on pins and needles!!!

casalt · 08/20/2009, 10:32 PM

I found these low db- high cfm fans also. Throw in some silicone mounts and it might work.

http://www.coolerguys.com/sff21.html

SirToppemHat · 08/21/2009, 07:14 AM

Why not control them with the acjr? If temp > 79.8 then fan on.

08/19/2009, 12:36 PM	#1
casalt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 437	Cooling gadget While trying to design my new canopy, I came across this for the fans. Note the temp ratings for it. It can run up to 4 fans!! http://www.coolerguys.com/840556086611.html __________________ The Dude: I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. __________ Scott Current Tank Info: 125 truvu gl. w/6 x 85 T5's,90lb LR,85 lb. LS, 55gl sump ,diy stand,ACjr, 2 x 6055's, 2 x korilias, BRS dual filter

08/19/2009, 02:05 PM	#2
RonMidtownStomp You can edit this? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orangevale (Sacramento Area) Posts: 3,993	That gets better and better the more that I think about it. Even if your ambient air temp goes above 80F, you want the fans running constantly anyway. Even with the $15 power supply, it's still worth the $30. Ron __________________ Back in a hobby with an island 4-side viewable 4' cube with center overflow. Old school SPS dominant with a nice zoa collection and a few chalices. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t

08/19/2009, 02:17 PM	#3
shiveley Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,272	but it doesn't turn the fan on until the temp reaches 87....and shuts off when it drops to 80....so how's that useful? __________________ ~ Jon ~ Current Tank Info: 75G mixed reef

08/19/2009, 03:11 PM	#6
Paulca916 Retired Reefer ;-) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville Ca 95661 Posts: 3,155	Wouldnt work for me as my room temp at the moment is 81 and my water temp is 77. Reminds me I have to hook my heater back up lol. In the summer my heater is normally set at 80 since my tank can get to 82 then my chiller kicks on. But with the fan I run 24/7 with the days being a bit cooler looks like now it drops my temp to low __________________ I can think of worse addiction's to have Midget Mud Wrestling ? Current Tank Info: LOT"S OF MEMORIES

08/20/2009, 03:52 AM	#10
dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	Fans cheap to run, chillers aren't.....let them run __________________ ~Doug

08/19/2009, 02:47 PM	#5
Reefugee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 6,105	Easy to build your own temperature controller where you can control what temperature turn on the fan. http://www.heatsink-guide.com/conten...=control.shtml

08/19/2009, 03:33 PM	#8
FishGuy5 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,215	That's a cool DYI, Minh. Maybe you could do a workshop at a future MARS meeting!!!!!!

08/20/2009, 07:18 PM	#12
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	I'm a 24/7 fan guy __________________ Kenny Current Tank Info: 70g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]

08/20/2009, 10:09 PM	#14
dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	But there is no shame in a healthy Bro-mance........ Here is the thing, we don't want to buy chillers....so we have huge threads about running fans....now we want to find ways to cut the fans back........and make them more compilcated.....just sounded a little cyclic and forgetting the bigger picture is only reason why I commented. Kenny, now what is the verdict on the Prime Tower, I have been on pins and needles!!! __________________ ~Doug

08/20/2009, 10:32 PM	#15
casalt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 437	The research continues I found these low db- high cfm fans also. Throw in some silicone mounts and it might work. http://www.coolerguys.com/sff21.html __________________ The Dude: I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. __________ Scott Current Tank Info: 125 truvu gl. w/6 x 85 T5's,90lb LR,85 lb. LS, 55gl sump ,diy stand,ACjr, 2 x 6055's, 2 x korilias, BRS dual filter

08/21/2009, 07:14 AM	#16
SirToppemHat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 472	Why not control them with the acjr? If temp > 79.8 then fan on.