That wont work with the Harbach high speed fan, its an air noise issue.
A 200-300 Ohm 10W resistor will slow it down a bit and a toggle switch or
relay can turn it into a 2 speed unit as done on the Amp Supply amps.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "David H Craig" <davidhcraig@verizon.net>
To: "Bill W5WVO" <w5wvo@cybermesa.net>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alternative cooling strategies for SB-220?
> Mine never did that.... having so said, take the old fan, drill some
> grease holes, and put it back in. Just watch it, however, to be sure it
> doesn't die mid-use.
>
> Dave N3DB
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill W5WVO" <w5wvo@cybermesa.net>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:18 PM
> Subject: [Amps] Alternative cooling strategies for SB-220?
>
>
>>I have a 6-meter-converted SB-220 equipped with the upgraded
>> Harbaugh cooling fan, which provides more air circulation volume
>> than the original Heathkit fan. It does a great job, but sounds
>> like a B-17 revving up for takeoff. My XYL can't stand being in
>> the same room with it. What solutions have any of y'all come up
>> with to quiet this or similar amps' cooling fans? Like for
>> example, are blowers generally more quiet than muffin fans? Any
>> other ideas?
>>
>> Bill W5WVO
>>
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