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Products => Test Equipment => Topic started by: Ducttape on September 28, 2016, 03:39:37 pm

Title: Rigol DS1000Z Series Fan Replacement
Post by: Ducttape on September 28, 2016, 03:39:37 pm
A few days ago I moved my Rigol DS1074Z scope to a more convenient position, but now it's right next to my ear and a bit annoying. I decided to replace the fan, per several YouTube videos, with a Gelid low noise one.

I found out that although the Gelid is quieter it also pushes less air, and surprisingly pulls more current. At least the sample I bought. I decided to leave the original fan in for better air flow.

I thought it would be helpful to at least give some sort of measurable info regarding the noise and air flow, however crude, rather than just rely on even vaguer verbal descriptions. So here's a video.

https://youtu.be/-0S6hqwbiyE
Title: Re: Rigol DS1000Z Series Fan Replacement
Post by: _Wim_ on September 28, 2016, 07:32:40 pm
Nice test, well done!  :-+
Title: Re: Rigol DS1000Z Series Fan Replacement
Post by: alsetalokin4017 on September 29, 2016, 01:09:19 pm
I especially like the airflow measurement test fixture!   :clap:
Title: Re: Rigol DS1000Z Series Fan Replacement
Post by: Ducttape on September 29, 2016, 06:14:00 pm
Quote from: alsetalokin4017 on September 29, 2016, 01:09:19 pm
I especially like the airflow measurement test fixture!   :clap:

I spared no expense.  :)
Title: Re: Rigol DS1000Z Series Fan Replacement
Post by: ebastler on June 08, 2017, 09:54:38 am
Quote from: Ducttape on September 29, 2016, 06:14:00 pm
Quote from: alsetalokin4017 on September 29, 2016, 01:09:19 pm
I especially like the airflow measurement test fixture!   :clap:

I spared no expense.  :)

Very nicely done, and true to your user name!  :-+
Thanks!