Question about fan noise and speed

[Shinyarmour1[TK]]

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to know about the speed and noise performance between having 2 fans (5v) connected to 1 USB pack, or 1 fan (5v) connecting to 1 USB pack.  I've seen different helmet interiors with different fan setups, so thats why I need to ask about it.  I don't know which option to go with for my fan setup.  Many have used a Y split connector for 2 fans to 1 pack and that has not affected the overall performace.  However, does it make a difference to speed/noise when having 2 fans hooked up to 1 USB pack as apposed to 1 fan for 1 pack?  I was origially thinking of having 1 fan connected to 1 power pack on both sides of my bucket, but would that make the airflow faster? I also want to avoid having a setup that sounds like my bucket being full of mosquitoes.  So with that in mind which would be better for low speed/noise, 2 fans connected to 1 USB pack or 1 fan to 1 USB pack?

　

Any Pros and Cons info would be greatly appreciated.

[Troopacoola[TK]]

Hey, I do a digital variable speed system which runs 2 fans off a single usb powerbank. Here is a link to my page...
https://www.facebook.com/Troopercoola/
Have a look here for vids of my systems too...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXmTMfsZrcozZyfQjr-TyaQ

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I use separate battery packs and only use one fan at a time, even on a 39deg C day one fan was enough, as long as your screen doesn't fog and you can feel air across your face you are set. As for noise I have my fans in front of the ears, you can hear some hum from the fans more so when fully charged. I prefer a separate battery pack for two reasons, one having one fan is enough for me and two you have a reserve just in case your first fan runs out of juice, this can happen at long troops.

 

 

[Hesikaya[TK]]

I run 4 fans on 2 separate circuits and my hearing assist all off the same USB power stick. The fans do get noisy so I wear nose cancelling earbuds and have my hearing assist mics isolated.

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[Shinyarmour1[TK]]

I have my 5v fans and converted them to a USB power bank.  After testing it inside my helmet, I found that they are a bit noisy (even just having1 fan in there).  So I have been looking into ways that I could reduce the volume when I came across this:- 

https://www.amazon.com.au/NOYITO-Stepless-Controller-Regulator-Switch/dp/B07PMNLMMH/ref=pd_sim_nf_6?pd_rd_w=cgbWb&pf_rd_p=0d186eba-d3fd-47b6-98d9-5d9e928bb739&pf_rd_r=P9BK4VA68JT452NVWEEQ&pd_rd_r=7a6b1631-e1cb-460f-856e-a2e16de8e799&pd_rd_wg=GbW1G&pd_rd_i=B07PMNLMMH&psc=1

 

I know there are others like this one:- 

https://www.amazon.com.au/Easycargo-Controller-Raspberry-Ventilation-40mmx40mmx10mm/dp/B07JK6WGYX/ref=pd_sim_nf_5?pd_rd_w=N6m7w&pf_rd_p=0d186eba-d3fd-47b6-98d9-5d9e928bb739&pf_rd_r=21E1RFNYJP5E4CBYMGWW&pd_rd_r=2bc66321-7fe2-4510-92b9-77df97c06104&pd_rd_wg=QWKDm&pd_rd_i=B07JK6WGYX&psc=1

But that means there will be more cables cramped in my helmet and 2 fans supplied that I won't be using.   I have it set up for 1 fan per power bank, this option is only for 2 fans per power bank.  I'm not going with this, especially if I decide to just have 1 fan in my helmet and not 2.   

 

I rather like the NOYITO speed controller (I'm just showing the Easycargo for a reference only), but I just wanted to ask you guys first if the NOYITO would work.  I'm not by any means an electrician, and I don't want to order this if its going to decrease the lifespan of my fans.  But if they will help reduce the noise, speed and not damage the voltage performance, then I will go ahead and get some.

[Harbinger[IPM]]

On 11/6/2020 at 1:51 PM, Shinyarmour1 said:

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to know about the speed and noise performance between having 2 fans (5v) connected to 1 USB pack, or 1 fan (5v) connecting to 1 USB pack.  I've seen different helmet interiors with different fan setups, so thats why I need to ask about it.  I don't know which option to go with for my fan setup.  Many have used a Y split connector for 2 fans to 1 pack and that has not affected the overall performace.  However, does it make a difference to speed/noise when having 2 fans hooked up to 1 USB pack as apposed to 1 fan for 1 pack?  I was origially thinking of having 1 fan connected to 1 power pack on both sides of my bucket, but would that make the airflow faster? I also want to avoid having a setup that sounds like my bucket being full of mosquitoes.  So with that in mind which would be better for low speed/noise, 2 fans connected to 1 USB pack or 1 fan to 1 USB pack?

　

Any Pros and Cons info would be greatly appreciated.

If you get one of @ukswrath kits you can turn the fans on independently so you can do it either way. I usually only run one fan unless it’s really toasty in my bucket.

Edited December 30, 2020 by Harbinger

[Troopacoola[TK]]

I do a digital variable speed system so you can control the airflow to best suit your needs. Have a look for Troopacoola on facebook for more info

[Sly11[Admin]]

Hey Marc, you should create a sales thread in our  Ongoing sales forum, rather than advertising in this thread. It is part of our forum sales rules and the reason we have a home for ongoing runs just like yours.

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