[Amps] Reducing blower CFM and noise
rlm
r at somis.org
Sun Apr 11 10:18:49 EDT 2004
=F0 The pressure drop as well as the noise drop will be exponential. =20=
However, if a tube with a large anode cooler is used - such as an 8171=20=
- a 1700-rpm blower will usually do the job, especially for SSB and=20
telegraphy. What is the diameter of the squirrel cage, Ken?
On Apr 10, 2004, at 9:13 PM, kenw2dtc wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a Dayton pressure blower that puts out 820 CFM with a 3450 RPM=20=
> 1/3 HP
> motor. If I substitute a 1725 RPM 1/4 HP motor will the CFM drop in=20=
> half?
> Will the roaring sound drop accordingly also? I hope there is a=20
> straight
> formula rather than working with fan diameter and number of blades =
etc?
> 73,
> Ken W2DTC
>
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