Inverter fan noise solutions?
My inverters are both kind of noisy now. Before I disassemble, I was wondering if there are any easy fixes. I'm thinking the fans might need lubrication since they are several years old. I'm unclea...
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NinerBikes wrote:RoyB wrote:
WD40
Never use WD40 on chains, actions, mechanical stuff, etc for lubricating purposes under load. It should only be used for penetrating and leaving a fine coating of fish oil to prevent oxidation of metal surfaces. That is it, that is what it's designed for, nothing else, to prevent oxidation, not to prevent friction.
Or on rubber and certain plastic parts, the solvent part of WD is very crude and caustic. As said, it is a poor lubricant.
I've found that the most fan noise comes from debris on the blades or housing. The bearings on most typical plastic muffin fans can be lubricated with a drop or two of machine oil. I use gun oil since it's easy to apply.
