Vortex fan too loud

[dooobster]

Hello people, I have a question for you.
Anyone have any suggestions for muffling the roar of a 6" vortex fan?
Mofo sounds like a jet engine! :)

Thanks in advance for any help.

[GetThisOrDie]

Whats up?

You can build a box that fits completely around the fan and line the inside with the heavy duty excersize matting that can be found at walmart. You can also hang the fan from the ceiling via a rope or chain to cut down on vibrations as well.

[BudLuv420]

Bungee cord & eye hooks

[dooobster]

Thanks for the replies people.

My problem isn't vibration, as the fan is suspended by chains from the frame of my cabinet. The problem is the roar of the actual air blowing out of it, like I said it sounds like a jet engine. I'm thinking a fan speed controller is the solution, I was just curious if anyone had any other ideas.

Thanks again! Peace - dooobs

[ForgetClassC]

Well, its a turbine, so it pretty much is a jet engine, just small. You can build a muffler, just a box that has loosely stuffed insulation in it.

-C

[dooobster]

Thats a good idea C, thank you. Muffler box it is. I'll probably still invest in a speed control just for good measure, as well. Peace - dooobs

[bigsby]

Fans speed controller is what you need. You should be able to get that sound down to very reasonable. You can build a muffler out of a simple cardboard box. Do a search for DIY duct muffler and you'll be set.

[Joshish]

Ditch the vortex and buy a canfan. They're the quietest and I would trust nothing else.

[dooobster]

Lol Joshish... Well, since I already spent the $100+ on the vortex, I'll just make do with it. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[ForgetClassC]

You can get this thing called a reostat, its for adjusting the output of heating elements for reptile cages. All it does is limit the power going to the element. Pretty sure it has a ground, if not, you can probably find one on the internet.

-C

[GetThisOrDie]

The only thing I dont like about speed controllers is that with some fans it makes them even LOUDER believe it or not. It can cause some fans to emit a loud buzzing electrical noise thats louder than the air noise. Only when you use the variable setting though. My experience is with a Speedster controller btw.

I bought and sold a few different brands of fans until I found a brand that doesnt do the buzz. I use Eco plus fans and they are quiet. no buzz either from the controller. Never tried a Vortex because they were alot more than all the others but from some of the CFM ratings on them im sure they can be loud as shit.

Had a 10" fan from a brand that started with a D... cant remember name... Shit was so loud I would get nervous letting it spin up to full RPM lol.
Best bet is to build a box around it.

[bigsby]

I'm looking at a Panasonic Whisperline 340 CFM unit. Price is right at $150. It is designed to pull from multiple rooms and states in the literature that it is meant to be used with a controller. I have heard the buzz with other fans too and it certainly is not something I can tolerate in my setup.