vinotemp fans

G G · 01-03-2011, 03:32 PM

Needing some help here. My vinotemp started making some noise a couple months ago, and it would appear that the fan that blows inside is the culprit. I took all the cigars out and took it to my shop and took the cover off the back and used my air compressor to blow all the dust out and also the fan that blows inside. I have had it start making noise again and took it apart more today and the fan doesn't appear to be binding or anything. Anyhow I wrote down the fan info and it's Rulian Science RDL9025S DC 12v .16 amp. Where do i get these. I looked on the vino website and the part to replace the whole cooling unit (not sure if the three fans come with that or not) is only $30.00 but they are on backorder. Has anyone here ever replaced the cooling unit on a vino? Or have you replaced the fans? Where can I get them from? The heat sink fans have a weird shroud that attaches it to the sink. thanks if you can help.

justonemorestick · 01-03-2011, 03:39 PM

You can probably replace it with an similar pc/electronics fan for $5-15 not sure if that will influence your decision.

markem · 01-03-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by justonemorestick

You can probably replace it with an similar pc/electronics fan for $5-15 not sure if that will influence your decision.

call a local electronics supply house and ask them if they can find an equivalent. They will usually be cheaper that some place like Fry's.

pnoon · 01-03-2011, 07:29 PM

I heard on another board that kitty farts work exactly the same as a fan. Keeping the kitty inside the humidor can be a problem, though.

G G · 01-03-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I heard on another board that kitty farts work exactly the same as a fan. Keeping the kitty inside the humidor can be a problem, though.

well at any rate I hate cats.

Chingas · 01-03-2011, 11:04 PM

I'm not home so I can't check mine. Do you think a 120mm PC fan would size up correctly? If so, lock and load Brother.

Shemp Howard · 01-04-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

well at any rate I hate cats.

I love them...they taste like chicken!

Chingas · 01-04-2011, 10:14 PM

Update Brother?

ArgusP2 · 03-05-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shemp Howard

I love them...they taste like chicken!

Only if you marinate them right!

Bill86 · 03-05-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I heard on another board that kitty farts work exactly the same as a fan. Keeping the kitty inside the humidor can be a problem, though.

Use your aristocrat to test? My cat wouldn't mind.

What's with the cat hate? They don't smell, they clean themselves and don't sh!t in your yard. Seems win-win to me. Least upkeep out of any REAL pet (not a fish).

G G · 03-05-2011, 05:27 PM

Sorry i went a couple places and asked. Went to a electronics supply house and they wanted over twenty dollars for one. I think radio shack has them just gotta pull it out and carry it with me to compare. Not sure what the size is but i think it may be 120mm x 1. Does that sound right?

CigarNut · 03-05-2011, 05:37 PM

You might check with a computer parts store -- ala Fry's or something similar. We have many here in Portland but none are chain stores. They have a huge variety of fans...

dunng · 03-05-2011, 05:57 PM

Case Fans - http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...name=Case-Fans

Stephen · 03-07-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

What's with the cat hate? They don't smell

G G · 04-25-2011, 12:21 PM

Alright, I think I have it now. The fans are 92x92x25. I just ordered some from Newegg. will see how it goes when they get here.

G G · 04-26-2011, 06:22 AM

Thanks to Greg Dunn and Scott Shilala for all your help guys.

G G · 04-28-2011, 03:00 PM

Got the new fans and rigged em up in there and put it all back together and wahla. The sound is a little louder but I think that they new fans are pushing more air than the old one's plus the new ones are ballbearing so it's a smooth louder.

BigAsh · 04-28-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

Got the new fans and rigged em up in there and put it all back together and wahla. The sound is a little louder but I think that they new fans are pushing more air than the old one's plus the new ones are ballbearing so it's a smooth louder.

..... just don't tell the wife or you'll be re-wiring the house!

jesseboston81 · 04-28-2011, 04:11 PM

So glad to hear things worked out for you Greg!

G G · 04-28-2011, 04:48 PM

Thanks Jesse, and you are right Keith.

01-03-2011, 03:32 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	vinotemp fans Needing some help here. My vinotemp started making some noise a couple months ago, and it would appear that the fan that blows inside is the culprit. I took all the cigars out and took it to my shop and took the cover off the back and used my air compressor to blow all the dust out and also the fan that blows inside. I have had it start making noise again and took it apart more today and the fan doesn't appear to be binding or anything. Anyhow I wrote down the fan info and it's Rulian Science RDL9025S DC 12v .16 amp. Where do i get these. I looked on the vino website and the part to replace the whole cooling unit (not sure if the three fans come with that or not) is only $30.00 but they are on backorder. Has anyone here ever replaced the cooling unit on a vino? Or have you replaced the fans? Where can I get them from? The heat sink fans have a weird shroud that attaches it to the sink. thanks if you can help.

01-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#2
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: vinotemp fans You can probably replace it with an similar pc/electronics fan for $5-15 not sure if that will influence your decision. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

01-03-2011, 07:29 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: vinotemp fans I heard on another board that kitty farts work exactly the same as a fan. Keeping the kitty inside the humidor can be a problem, though. __________________ 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

01-03-2011, 11:04 PM	#6
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: vinotemp fans I'm not home so I can't check mine. Do you think a 120mm PC fan would size up correctly? If so, lock and load Brother. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

01-04-2011, 10:14 PM	#8
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03-05-2011, 05:27 PM	#11
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: vinotemp fans Sorry i went a couple places and asked. Went to a electronics supply house and they wanted over twenty dollars for one. I think radio shack has them just gotta pull it out and carry it with me to compare. Not sure what the size is but i think it may be 120mm x 1. Does that sound right?

03-05-2011, 05:37 PM	#12
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03-05-2011, 05:57 PM	#13
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: vinotemp fans Case Fans - http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...name=Case-Fans __________________ MassHole Banter

04-25-2011, 12:21 PM	#15
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: vinotemp fans Alright, I think I have it now. The fans are 92x92x25. I just ordered some from Newegg. will see how it goes when they get here.

04-26-2011, 06:22 AM	#16
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: vinotemp fans Thanks to Greg Dunn and Scott Shilala for all your help guys.

04-28-2011, 03:00 PM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: vinotemp fans Got the new fans and rigged em up in there and put it all back together and wahla. The sound is a little louder but I think that they new fans are pushing more air than the old one's plus the new ones are ballbearing so it's a smooth louder.

04-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#19
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: vinotemp fans So glad to hear things worked out for you Greg! __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

04-28-2011, 04:48 PM	#20
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: vinotemp fans Thanks Jesse, and you are right Keith.