[TenTec] Fan For Titan 425

[Ron Castro]

I would add that the fan must match the dimensions of the old fan since it's 
a very tight fit from the fan manifold to the opening on the tube socket 
compartment.  If such a fan is found that would be good news since TT has no 
more in stock.

         Ron   N6IE
      www.N6IE.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman at spacetech.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Fan For Titan 425


> Yes....and the thickness is especially important.  Other things being 
> equal,
> and lacking specific performance specifications, note that the thicker 
> fans
> are capable of more pressure at a given flow.  You want to have enough
> pressure to force the air through its cooling path.
>
> 73 de Gary, AA2IZ
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 4:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Fan For Titan 425
>
>
>> If you don't get an equivalent part number, measure the old fan
>> dimensions, (square?), thickness, count the number of fan blades, and
>> usually you should see a marking on the label of the voltage and current
>> rating.  If you go to the Mouser catalog, you should be able to match
>> the old fan to one of the current fans.  Pick a good ball bearing or
>> better model for lower noise and longer lifetime.  If you match the
>> current drain, voltage, and number of blades, you should be close to
>> moving the same amount of air as the original fan.
>>
>> Stuart Rohre
>> K5KVH
>>
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