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Re: [TenTec] Noise from Fans

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Noise from Fans
From: K8JHR <jrichards@k8jhr.com>
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Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 03:18:35 -0500
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I made a fan built into my shelf system to help the amp vent hot air. I used an Off-On-Off switch with a single resistor to accomplish that feat. This gives me high and low speed with just a flick of the switch.

Why is a diode better than a resistor? OR is it just another way to skin the same cat?

I will have to send you some photos off list, as it turned out nicely. I did this even though I think I cut enough air holes in the shelf to accommodate the hot air, but figured this would be better in any case - cannot be too safe, ya know.

-------------------  K8JHR  --------------------

On 3/7/2014 2:51 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
That is very good.
Try using diodes instead of a resistor.
Use a string of 1N4004 or similar.
Each diode drops a good half volt.
You can even make it multi speed if you add a small switch.
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