[Amps] Fans for 4cx1000/1500 question

Richard 2@mail.vcnet.com
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 16:07:38 -0800


>I need to know how to determine if the following fans will be adequate
>for an 4cx1000/1500 amp. While I can find the cfm specs, I cannot
>find the back pressure specs.

Ordinary fans do not create enough air pressure to cool external anode 
tubes.  A centrifugal blower makes more pressure.  I like to mount the 
tube/socket in a cardboard box and measure air pressure with a manometer. 


-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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