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  1. 08-03-2014, 02:38 PM #1
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    Cooling Fans...AC or DC?

    Inside the driver enclosure. Is it worth it to install another power supply to feed fans or do you just run them off of AC mains?
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    Re: Cooling Fans...AC or DC?

    I have used both, but if it calls for an extra supply I use the AC mains type.
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    Re: Cooling Fans...AC or DC?

    Thanks Al. Just trying to limit the amount of AC components in the enclosure. However I did read that fans are pretty quiet from an interference standpoint.
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    Re: Cooling Fans...AC or DC?

    The typical Muffin fan is quiet, if the environment is dusty etc, it pays to positive pressure the enclosure by placing an outside filter on a fan bringing air into the enclosure. Some kind of small exit is required.
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    Re: Cooling Fans...AC or DC?

    I don't mean to highjack this thread, but I'm about ready to cut my controller box for my fans. Al, so if I have one fan pushing air in the case, does another need to be pushing air out or just any exit hole will do? Thanks!
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    Re: Cooling Fans...AC or DC?

    Any means of exit works, I have fitted a small grill in some cases, the small type that is used with PC fans.
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