ZX81 cooling fan

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krowne
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Re: ZX81 cooling fan

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Lardo Boffin wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:10 pm
Moggy wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:14 pm
Lardo Boffin wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:34 pm Thanks Moggy. I will get one ordered.

Edit - bloody Maplin. None in my local branch and you can’t order them on line. Nearest one is 20 miles away!
I’m sure this used to be a good company.... :evil:
Will continue the search.
Thanks Moggy!
Hi Lardo would a internal laptop fan like this one be any better.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-CPU-Cool ... 0005.m1851
It would blow out of the side of the case also maybe not too tall for the ZX case.
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Re: ZX81 cooling fan

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krowne wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:10 pm
Lardo Boffin wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:10 pm
Moggy wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:14 pm

Will continue the search.
Thanks Moggy!
Hi Lardo would a internal laptop fan like this one be any better.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-CPU-Cool ... 0005.m1851
It would blow out of the side of the case also maybe not too tall for the ZX case.
Brian
Definitely interesting thanks. Pity there are no sizes to be found. I will see if I can find the spec of the OEM fan and see how big it is.
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Re: ZX81 cooling fan

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A couple of things to keep in mind with these inexpensive sideways fans:
  • They often use sleeve bearings rather than the better ball bearing type,
  • They are normally much less efficient at moving air compared to the normal PC fan type,
  • Often they are noisier than the normal PC fan type.
But still may well be worthwhile getting one (for that price) to see how well it performs.

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