Good point Bob. I was planning to fit a 'like for like' replacement, but there is no need to do so A modern 2.2W 12V fan performs to the same spec as the original 15W 115V fan. (PAPST 8312 vs PAPST 8500d)
cheers, Ian > From: Bob Bownes <bow...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 79, Issue 31 > To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement > <time-nuts@febo.com> > Message-ID: > <AANLkTi=mu-xp1pvkt9swzjw2tikmw8fke68juwdr5...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Ian, > > I've dropped the temp and the noise level in my 'lab' by replacing > many of the old 110V fans whose bearings are getting on with more > modern 'silent' 12V fans that use less power, move more air, and are > far quieter than the 110 fans ever were. You can find them from a > number of sources online, and while rated at 12Vdc, they run pretty > well on anything from 5-15. > > Bob _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.