Yes, it blows in but many seem to think the reverse is better but it really
doesnt matter in that amp unless all 4 tubes are in a runaway
condition....and even then they will probably go to air anyway.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger (Sub1)" <sub1@rogerhalstead.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] adding fan to Clipperton L
> On 1/28/2011 9:52 AM, Carl wrote:
>> More air wont hurt but how hot is hot? The existing fan can also be sped
>> up
>> by reducing the value of the 330 Ohm series resistor.
>>
>> Remember a basic rule.....fans cause noise as air flow increases.
>
> Is that fan supposed to exhaust air, or blow it in? Seems as if I
> remember it blowing in, but it has been a long time..
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Paul Manuel"<k4pdm@yahoo.com>
>> To:<amps@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 9:21 AM
>> Subject: [Amps] adding fan to Clipperton L
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Do you guys think it would be a good idea to add a fan pushing air into
>>> a
>>> Clipperton L, either above the tubes or on the right side of the
>>> cabinet?
>>>
>>> As it is, the single exhaust fan on the back allows the tubes to get
>>> awfully hot during a long-winded QSO.
>>>
>>> 73& Thanks, Paul K4PDM
>>>
>>>
>>>
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