How to quiet down a noisy inverter fan?
Hello, I have a cheap ebay PSW 300 watt inverter. But it works great for my needs. It has a cooling fan that only comes on when demand warrants it. But the fan has become really noisy, sounds like...
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There are a stunning array of computer fans available in all sizes. While I'd definitely remove the fan, peel off the sticker and lube the bushing, i would also snap a pic of all the specs on the fan, and try to find its ratings, then find a ball bearing fan of similar specs.
Long time back I replaced the noisy fan in my MSW inverter, with the same exact fan, when i should have researched a bit more and got a better fan.
Some designs can move more air for less noise, and usually these designs have steeper angles on the impeller blades, more scythe like blades as opposed to a straight 45 angle. Also some fans have a smaller hub and more fan blade area allowing them to move more air for less rpm and thus noise.
google 'frozen CPU'
Long time back I replaced the noisy fan in my MSW inverter, with the same exact fan, when i should have researched a bit more and got a better fan.
Some designs can move more air for less noise, and usually these designs have steeper angles on the impeller blades, more scythe like blades as opposed to a straight 45 angle. Also some fans have a smaller hub and more fan blade area allowing them to move more air for less rpm and thus noise.
google 'frozen CPU'
