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Re: [Amps] Blower source

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Blower source
From: Dave M <slash_dot@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:36:54 -0500
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I was hoping to find something from one of the surplus joints for 50-60 bucks, 
and I see that CTR has a few , but I suppose given the importance of what I get 
$150 would be a fair investment 


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73     VE3DV , Dave



 

> From: dezrat1242@yahoo.com
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:31:02 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Blower source
> 
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
> 
> On Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:55:52 -0800, "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@inbox.com> wrote:
> 
> >You can see the EBM/PAPST unit that I'm using. I don't have the exact 
> >number on my blower handy. It's a cast aluminum housing and extremely well 
> >balanced. Mine is 230 volts AC.
> 
> REPLY:
> 
> EBM-Papst is probably the Rolls Royce of blowers for ham use. I have one
> of the 91 CFM units in my HB amp and am very satisfied with it. They are
> expensive but worth it, IMO. Mine was about $140 two years ago. You must
> purchase a separate start/run capacitor for it, about $10 from
> McMaster-Carr.
> 
> Newark carries them in the US.
> 
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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