Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats

mithrilG60 · 09-04-2011, 08:04 PM

If you bought yours with the Set and Forget, what are the diameter of the fan used on the reservoir? The same question for the fan(s) used for independant recirculation? Do they indicate the RPM or CFM ratings for those fans? Thanks!

mosesbotbol · 09-04-2011, 08:41 PM

There's just good old small pc fans, nothing fancy.

mithrilG60 · 09-04-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

There's just good old small pc fans, nothing fancy.

I know, I'm just trying to find out the size so I can look for some ultra silent models to replace them with. My Aristocrat hasn't shipped yet and I'm sure Bob's taking a well deserved long weekend or I'd call the shop and ask him.

Ashcan Bill · 09-04-2011, 11:45 PM

To be honest, I can barely hear when mine is running, and that's only if I'm standing right next to it and listening for it. Now the cooling fans make some noise if you get that option, but the humidifier is very quiet.

mosesbotbol · 09-05-2011, 05:29 AM

No offense, but it would be wasted effort looking for quieter fans. They are not on all the time and when they are on, you won't hear them unless the door is open, but each to their own.

mithrilG60 · 09-05-2011, 12:44 PM

Fine, I'll give Bob a call tomorrow. Thanks anyways.

pnoon · 09-05-2011, 06:19 PM

Geoff - The fan in my set-and-forget is ~2.25" in diameter. The one circulating fan is tough to get to in back without removing the cigars and shelf but by best guesstimate is ~1.25".

Both are fairly quiet. And with their limited run time, I wouldn't think about changing them out.

Oh - I have an end table Aristocrat humidor.

jonumberone · 09-05-2011, 06:28 PM

Geoff, I never hear the recirculating fans.
I actually had to grab a flashlight and hunt for the bottom 2 to be sure they were there.
I do hear My set and forget when it comes on, but I do have 4 of the large humidifiers.
Now that RH is stable, they hardly ever come on.

pnoon · 09-05-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Geoff, I never hear the recirculating fans.
I actually had to grab a flashlight and hunt for the bottom 2 to be sure they were there.
I do hear My set and forget when it comes on, but I do have 4 of the large humidifiers.
Now that RH is stable, they hardly ever come on.

My humidification fan comes on pretty much every time I open it up. But that is because I live in a very dry climate.

mithrilG60 · 09-06-2011, 09:35 AM

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

mithrilG60 · 10-17-2011, 05:21 PM

So, having now received my Mini Tall and let it season and whatnot I can sort of see what you guys were talking about in terms of noise however I still think it's a bit loud. I don't mean there's anything wrong with the system or the physical fans, they're just louder than I really like.

I think part of that is that (I assume) all of you have much larger cabinets than I do and therefore you've got Bob's larger reserviours which means you've got 60mm fans attached to them instead of the 40mm in the Mini-sized version... and that 40mm fan in mine is rated at 25dBa which is quite loud as fan go. I'm also someone that replaces every fan in new desktop just to install aftermarket low RPM fans. If I can hear a fan it's too loud. Unfortunately the options for aftermarket low RPM fans in 40mm sizing that still move close to the small amount of air as the stock fan are few and far between.

So, here's my solution:

I've had Bob prepare a new reserviour top for me with the lid drilled for a 60mm fan instead of the normal 40mm. He's pre-installing a 60x10mm fan that has about 25% more airflow than the stock 40mm which should be a bit quieter (bigger fans usually equal less noise). The nice thing about having the bigger fan is there are LOTS of options for ultra-quiet fans in the 60mm size so swapping to aftermarket (if necessary) will be a lot easier. I may just swap anyways and install the 60mm coming with the new lid in place of the 40mm independent recirculation fan for more airflow. The recirc fan is very quiet though.

09-04-2011, 08:04 PM	#1
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats If you bought yours with the Set and Forget, what are the diameter of the fan used on the reservoir? The same question for the fan(s) used for independant recirculation? Do they indicate the RPM or CFM ratings for those fans? Thanks!

09-04-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats There's just good old small pc fans, nothing fancy. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-04-2011, 11:45 PM	#4
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,890 Trading: (6)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats To be honest, I can barely hear when mine is running, and that's only if I'm standing right next to it and listening for it. Now the cooling fans make some noise if you get that option, but the humidifier is very quiet.

09-05-2011, 05:29 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats No offense, but it would be wasted effort looking for quieter fans. They are not on all the time and when they are on, you won't hear them unless the door is open, but each to their own. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-05-2011, 12:44 PM	#6
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats Fine, I'll give Bob a call tomorrow. Thanks anyways.

09-05-2011, 06:19 PM	#7
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats Geoff - The fan in my set-and-forget is ~2.25" in diameter. The one circulating fan is tough to get to in back without removing the cigars and shelf but by best guesstimate is ~1.25". Both are fairly quiet. And with their limited run time, I wouldn't think about changing them out. Oh - I have an end table Aristocrat humidor. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

09-05-2011, 06:28 PM	#8
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats Geoff, I never hear the recirculating fans. I actually had to grab a flashlight and hunt for the bottom 2 to be sure they were there. I do hear My set and forget when it comes on, but I do have 4 of the large humidifiers. Now that RH is stable, they hardly ever come on. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-06-2011, 09:35 AM	#10
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats Thanks for all the feedback guys!

10-17-2011, 05:21 PM	#11
mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Quick question for those of you with Aristocrats So, having now received my Mini Tall and let it season and whatnot I can sort of see what you guys were talking about in terms of noise however I still think it's a bit loud. I don't mean there's anything wrong with the system or the physical fans, they're just louder than I really like. I think part of that is that (I assume) all of you have much larger cabinets than I do and therefore you've got Bob's larger reserviours which means you've got 60mm fans attached to them instead of the 40mm in the Mini-sized version... and that 40mm fan in mine is rated at 25dBa which is quite loud as fan go. I'm also someone that replaces every fan in new desktop just to install aftermarket low RPM fans. If I can hear a fan it's too loud. Unfortunately the options for aftermarket low RPM fans in 40mm sizing that still move close to the small amount of air as the stock fan are few and far between. So, here's my solution: I've had Bob prepare a new reserviour top for me with the lid drilled for a 60mm fan instead of the normal 40mm. He's pre-installing a 60x10mm fan that has about 25% more airflow than the stock 40mm which should be a bit quieter (bigger fans usually equal less noise). The nice thing about having the bigger fan is there are LOTS of options for ultra-quiet fans in the 60mm size so swapping to aftermarket (if necessary) will be a lot easier. I may just swap anyways and install the 60mm coming with the new lid in place of the 40mm independent recirculation fan for more airflow. The recirc fan is very quiet though.