[KwartzLab] Where to get a cheap, powerful drum fan?

[Jeff Schmidt]

Yup, a centrifugal fan could work also, though I've found that drum fans produce higher CFMs than centrifugal.

Thanks for the tip though, I might have to do some calling on Tuesday!

- Jeff


On 2012-09-02, at 8:21 AM, "John Van Ostrand" <john at netdirect.ca> wrote:

> When I built a hovercraft decades ago I used a centrifugal fan, from a
> furnace. They are cheap or free from home heating repair shops. 
> 
> Maybe the industrial HVAC shops have drum fans.  
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Schmidt [mailto:digitalfalcon at rogers.com]
> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:37 PM
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> Subject: [KwartzLab] Where to get a cheap, powerful drum fan?
> 
> I need a big drum fan to build a hovercraft for my kids.  I need one that
> is 24" diameter or larger, that can move 5000cfm or more.  If you know
> where I can get one for a good price  (they are $150 new), please let me
> know!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> - Jeff
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