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About LinkBacksI am looking for the quietest 3 or 4" fan for my canopy. I have 4 VHO's and 2 NO's. I am looking for 25dB or lower. Thanks!
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- 01-18-2002, 07:45 PM #1Just Moved In
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Ihave had lot of fans in my canopy but I must say the Icecap fans are the quitest but expensive.
Barry
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- 01-19-2002, 04:50 PM #4Governor
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IC fans are the loudest at full bore according to IC themselves. Noise rating 45 dB at idle to 51.db at full speed.
http://reefcentral.com/vbulletin/sho...hlight=IC+fans
I would look at radio shack.
Even the Hosfelts 115 VAC Low Noise Boxer Fans are only 41 dBPaul C
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- 01-20-2002, 12:47 AM #5Just Moved In
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Ltspd, did you get new fans? If so, what kind and from where? I read the Orion fans are quiet. There's a thread on RC that says the 51 cfm fan rates 25dB. Do you know if this fan is any good?
- 01-20-2002, 05:45 AM #6Governor
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I am now using no fans, only well placed vent holes. I have no heat problems, and the living room is much quieter
Paul C
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- 01-20-2002, 12:24 PM #7Governor
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im using two 4" radio shack fans.they are quieter than the icecaps ,especially over time it seems like, the ice caps get louder and louder.jme
- 01-20-2002, 12:49 PM #8Governor
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And they cost moreOriginally posted by organicreefer
im using two 4" radio shack fans.they are quieter than the icecaps ,especially over time it seems like, the ice caps get louder and louder.jme
What a added benifit 
I can say that the temp probe is a very nice feature, its ashame they cant use a even quieter fan, and a lower price.Paul C
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- 01-20-2002, 03:04 PM #9Governor
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you can get a temp control switch from most hydroponic stores.it allows you to have a pre set temp when the fans come on ,ive been thinking of getting one .the are about 45 bucks,and you can hook all youre fans to it.
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