[rescue] why not _two_ little g@#&d%^$m U1 fans?

Kris Kirby kris at catonic.net
Tue Jun 25 20:34:27 CDT 2002


On Tue, 25 Jun 2002, Leslie Connally wrote:
> Pros:
> Redundant
> Increased Air Flow
> Cooler Processor
>
> Cons?:
> Lower fan overspins and blows its bearings prematurely?
> Upper fan interferes with airflow to/from P/S?
> Two fans draw too much power?

Use counter-rotating fans. Prevent torqueing, and the turbulence makes it
a little more effiecent since the air doesn't start turning with the fans.
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