[Amps] Quieting a Henry 2K Classic X

[Ron Youvan]

   Dennis W0JX wrote:

> I have acquired a Henry 2K Classic X (domestic model) amplifier.  It uses a pair of 3-500Z's with chimneys. The very loud Dayton blower is driving me nuts. The Dayton blower is a model 2C915A, 3020 RPM, 230 volts and 140 CFM. This same blower is used when the larger Plate transformer of the Export model is installed. I suspect that this blower is much larger than required when operating at 1500 watts on CW or SSB.

> My other alternative is to install a smaller blower and risk shortening tube life. I do not contest very much nor operate continuous modes such as RTTY and FT8 at full power.

> Your ideas are welcome!

   Mount the existing blower in a plywood box behind you and run a hose
to the amplifier.
-- 
    Ron  W4BIN - Understanding is much better than
                                        knowing how.