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  1. 02-15-2010, 12:16 PM #1
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    Exhaust Fans

    I am new to this group and I am hoping to learn from your collective experience. I have had an Epilog 12x24 since 2001. I need to get a new 4" exhaust fan (still using the original Jet 650). I would like something with a cfm rating of 600-800. I have tried searching online without much success. Any advice on sources/products from here would be greatly appreciated.
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    I'll bite: what's wrong with the Jet you're using now?
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    There has been quite a bit of discussion here at SMC on that subject, you would do well to search the forum for more info, but bottom line: Harbor Freight.
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    Yeah Harbor Freight one is good if you like using hearing protection. Working on a flight line is quieter.

    I need to get a nice quiet one !
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    Hi Bruce...

    I've got a 12x24TT, 45 watt. A year ago I replaced my (very noisy, Harbor Freight type fan) with a heating/cooling system squirrel cage fan. I built it into the cabinet that the laser sits on top of...gives excellent air flow, and is relatively quiet.
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    RE: Exhaust Fans

    Thanks to all for your input. My Jet fan with dying bearings has been replaced with a new Harbor Freight model which is virtually identical to the Jet. I lucked out as H.F. was having a sale on and I got the new fan at $40 off. As my fan is located in the attic, noise was not a critical issue - the Epilog drowns everything out (my old Legend was much quieter)
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    You can't put a flightline on the other side of a wall. Mine is sitting outside on the deck in a doghouse type box. I guess that won't work for everyone.
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  10. 02-18-2010, 6:52 AM #9
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    Be careful about putting things like that in the attic as a friend of mine almost lost their house when the fan in their A/C unit caught fire.

    Harbor Freight isn't exactly known for selling top-quality equipment as most things they sell are the cheapest items from (unregulated) China that they can find.

    People have said good things about this one:
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    Bruce - As you probably searched and found, I just replaced my blower with a HF 31810. It's quiet enough for me and not as loud as the 94029 which it replaced.
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