Question 1

can you hear the fan, how quiet is it?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can hear it at every speed, even on the lowest speed.  I have the two-fan 6-inch version (total 12"x6" grille. I'm a LITTLE disappointed but not enough to prevent me from purchasing another of the same for the Receiver area of my AV cabinet. Do NOT expect these fans to be silent.

Question 2

How can I control when this turns on and off without having to upgrade to the model with a thermostat? If I plug it into my Yamaha receiver usb output

Accepted Answer

It has a toggle switch. Manual, but not terrible. If it's plugged into something that you turn on and off, it'll run when that component is turned on.

Question 3

Is it better to Mount where the Fan pulls out the Heat from the Cabinet or better to blow Air into Cabinet?

Accepted Answer

It's better to mount where it will pull the heat OUT, thereby bringing in cooler air unimpeded by other airflow inside the cabinet.  If you blow air into the cabinet, it may not be able to exit as quickly and you would get air blowing back around the inside of the cabinet and impeding airflow into the cabinet.  Think of it his way, if you blow into a paper cup with a fairly small hole in it, you can only "blow" so much air in and the rest comes back out at you. to avoid this potential problem, you will get the maximum airflow through the cabinet by pulling in air that is exhausted out by the fan.

Question 4

What is the size of the hole that has to be cut in the cabinet?

Accepted Answer

The fan comes with a clear plastic template to guide you. Just tape it to the cabinet wall you are mounting the fan onto. The hole is about 5 inches square. The face/lip of the fan is about 5 3/4 inches square. You also must drill 4 holes for the mounting screws - also made easy using the template. For me, it took 10 minutes to hand-saw through the thin, paneling-like board backing of my entertainment cabinet. 10 minutes to mount the fan with 4 screws. It took 2 minutes to plug it into an unused USB port on my amplifier for fan power. Now, my whole 7 component system stays cool. After watching a movie, it took 15 minutes to clean up my mess.

ASIN	B009COAEUG
Air Flow Capacity	26 cfm
Best Sellers Rank	#6 in Computer Case Fans
Brand Name	AC Infinity
Compatible Devices	AV Cabinets, Desktop, Gaming Console, Receiver
Cooling Method	Air
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,648)
Global Trade Identification Number	00854759004044
Included Components	AIRPLATE S1
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.6"L x 1.3"W x 4.6"H
Item Highlight	Premium Brushed Aluminum Finish, Ultra-Quiet Dual-Ball Beating Fans, UL-Certified for Home Theater AV Cabinets
Manufacturer	AC Infinity
Material Type	Metal
Maximum Rotational Speed	1300 rpm
Model	AI-CFS80BA
Noise Level	17 db
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Part Number	AI-CFS80BA
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Set Name	Speed Controller
UPC	854759004044
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	12 volts
Warranty Description	1 year warranty covers all defects
Wattage	1.1 watts

AIRPLATE S1, Quiet Cabinet Cooling Fan 4" w/ Speed Controller

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