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Old 02-05-2012, 03:07 AM   #1
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Default using bilge Fan & dehumidifier to prevent moisture in Kegerator

I am using 2 of these dehumidifiers to help reduce the moisture in my kegerator:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFCS/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
They will be rotated out one at a time so one is recharging while the other is soaking up the moisture.

To help circulate the cool air from the bottom of the kegerator and to help direct this moist air towards the dehumidifier I am going to use one of these bilge fans:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O8AZ8K/ref=oh_o01_s02_i00_details
I am also intend to use some blower hose so the fan is at the bottom where the colder air sits while the hose directs the exhaust where I want it, however I can't seem to find any info on the "best" power supply to use to for the bilge fan to get optimal air flow without excessive noise. I took a 12vdc/6amp power supply I had and tested it out but its making the kegerator sound like a WW2 airfield when the bilge fan is running. Has anyone used one of these fans and if so what PSU did you use?

Thanks!

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I'd go with the 2". You can always stir the wort with a sanitized spoon if your worried about hot/cold spots. You will be hitting the 6+" with everything...ask Ron Jeremy!
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:13 PM   #2
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I'm sure you already got yours figured out but I just bought the

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WHE71Y/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0XFD2/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_details
and

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BMATFK/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
THEORETICALLY that power adapter is exactly what Atwood says the bilge fan needs so it should run as quiet as they claim. We shall see. I'll update when they show up.


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