Yes....and the thickness is especially important. Other things being equal,
and lacking specific performance specifications, note that the thicker fans
are capable of more pressure at a given flow. You want to have enough
pressure to force the air through its cooling path.
73 de Gary, AA2IZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Fan For Titan 425
> If you don't get an equivalent part number, measure the old fan
> dimensions, (square?), thickness, count the number of fan blades, and
> usually you should see a marking on the label of the voltage and current
> rating. If you go to the Mouser catalog, you should be able to match
> the old fan to one of the current fans. Pick a good ball bearing or
> better model for lower noise and longer lifetime. If you match the
> current drain, voltage, and number of blades, you should be close to
> moving the same amount of air as the original fan.
>
> Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
>
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