Regular Member small_ranchu Posted November 11, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hi all, I have Odyssey 260 watts light which has two small fans at the end of the fixture. Now-a-day fans are making a lot of noise and is it possible to make them quiet. They are small look like CPU fans. Thank you. Regards, Fred 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member br553 Posted November 12, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) You could check for dust build-up on the blades, perhaps that is causing the noise. Also, i you are able to directly access the fan motors, you could try applying a small amount of light grade oil, such as sewing machine oil, at the point where the motor shaft enters the motor body. Be sure to unplug first, of course. Edited November 12, 2008 by br553 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member br553 Posted November 12, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) I forgot to mention you could also try contact cleaner. It is available at most electronics hobby shops such as Radio Shack. A quick spray at the shaft might help make it quieter by cleaning and lubricating the bearings. Edited November 12, 2008 by br553 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member small_ranchu Posted November 12, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks, let me try during this weekend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Maceo Posted November 12, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 Vegetable oil also works just use it very sparingly, that way it won't be harmful to your fish. I would be nervous about machine oil but that's just me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member small_ranchu Posted November 12, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 ok I'll keep in mind thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samoht70 Posted November 12, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 It's likely that the fans are exactly what you can buy for computers. If cleaning and oiling don't work, measure the fans and look online or take a fan to a computer store and you should be able to get a new one for a few dollars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member br553 Posted November 12, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2008 Good point about the oil, I should have thought of that. Vegetable oil would definately be a safer alternative. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 12, 2008 Admin Share Posted November 12, 2008 That light is almost like my Coralife lights I had working...The problem with these fans is they do go bad. Mine when out after about 4 years....The best thing I learned was to make sure to keep the fans clean, dust will make them make noise then they will shut down...I would suggest what others have said, then maybe look for a new fan, you can find them at electric stores..just take it out and show them. They should be able to find another one, thats what I had to do 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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