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Can anyone find the CFM on this fan?

LeetestUnleet

Senior member
The fan was in an old PSU. The fan died, but the PSU works fine. I'm going to replace the fan with a Panaflo, but I want to make sure the CFM of the Panaflo is sufficient.

Here's what the sticker on the dead fan says:
Space Fan
DC Brushless
Model M802512BM
DC 12V 0.18A
Mitachi(T) Co., LTD.

I've googled it and I can't find any specs. If anyone else can find the CFM (dBA is unnecessary, but would be nice)
 
If the PSU has a thermal control circuit, you want to match the amp rating (0.18A) more than the CFM - though coming close to both would be good. A good brand dual ball-bearing fan will usually give a bit more CFM than a Panaflo wave bearing at the same amps. The panaflo fan blades have to have less of an angle of attack as that bearing design can't stand the pressures that a dual ball can. Of course the cost will be a bit more noise. check out these guys: http://www.thermalFX.com . There is a Sanyo Denki there at .18A that should work well in a thermal controlled setup.
Or these guys: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com . They have the Panaflo High Speed which should also do well in a controlled situaltion and runs the correct amp range. Of course 2900rpm is lower middle speed in ball bearing models.
. Or you can check http://www.bgmicro.com - they have a menagerie of miscellaneous fans where may lurk a gem.

.bh.
 
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