Modding Kessil fan

[LoneStarReef]

When I bought my used Kessil A360WE’s, I noticed the fans were really loud. One of them had a loud whine that sounded as if the bearings were going out. I cleaned them thoroughly which helped a lot (see previous thread) but I also wanted to upgrade the fans to see if I could cut down on the noise. I was able to remove the fan and replace it with a Noctua fan, which from what I understand is supposed to be one of the better small fans out there. The lights are much quieter now and don’t have the whine they previously had! Very happy with the results.

 

[dealseer]

Mine are already completely silent

 

[Crabs McJones]

I see on the box it says it has 3 fan speeds, how is that adjusted once you put it in the kessil? or is it non adjustable once you install it?

 

[LoneStarReef]

It’s not adjustable. However, I don’t have them hooked up to the Apex yet. I wonder if there is a setting in Apex to adjust the speed?

I see on the box it says it has 3 fan speeds, how is that adjusted once you put it in the kessil? or is it non adjustable once you install it?

 

[Crabs McJones]

It’s not adjustable. However, I don’t have them hooked up to the Apex yet. I wonder if there is a setting in Apex to adjust the speed?

I wouldn't think so if you have it hooked up to the kessil,
there's no way to go into the kessil and adjust the fan speed you would have to hook the fan up to the Apex directly somehow I think

 

[LoneStarReef]

If mine were in warranty, I would have sent them back. But they were not so I had to do with what I had....and I only paid $200 each. Glad yours are silent! Are they fairly new?

Mine are already completely silent

 

[Mical]

I'm aware this is an old thread but how difficult was it to install? I have same issue with one, had it apart multiple times cleaned & lubed fan only to have noise come back days later.

 

[LoneStarReef]

I'm aware this is an old thread but how difficult was it to install? I have same issue with one, had it apart multiple times cleaned & lubed fan only to have noise come back days later.

It really wasn’t all that hard. Just take ur time and remove things carefully. I have had mine going for over a year now and no problems at all.

 

[Mical]

It really wasn’t all that hard. Just take ur time and remove things carefully. I have had mine going for over a year now and no problems at all.

Thanks!