Does this look like a good fan?

[Formaldehyde]

Hi all... I'm looking for a fan that's somewhere between 200 - 400 CFM...

I found this squirrel cage fan on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fasco-General-P...ryZ53297QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

How many CFM's would you guess this one has?

Thanks.

 

[marx2k]

Theres really no way anyone could guess at the CFM on that. I would contact the owner and find out what the CFM rating on it is.

It must not be a very popular fan, since if you google FASCO 70731140 you come up with just that auction. No CFM ratings

 

[MTF-Sandman]

It's 220v...I'd say spend your money elsewhere. BTW, it's probably around 100-150cfm - kinda looks like something out of a clothes dryer or other appliance.

 

[rainAgI4]

That pic doesnt look like a "NEW" fan like it says

Could just be my eyes but I see normal wear n tear on that

 

[mrgrowmez]

yea id give that one a miss man...plenty of other bargains to be had

 

[Formaldehyde]

well, thanks for the heads up.

 

[rainAgI4]

Unless you're on an extreme budget, I'd suggest buying your supplies new.

Lights and ballasts all have a 'life span', they only work for so many hours

I am sure fans are the same way, normal wear and tear breaks em down...

bghydro.com is where i go and they have some good prices, they have a 265 cfm for $80 and a 465 cfm for $100

 

[marx2k]

I just got a 6" Vortex from Maryland Hydroponics. Most excellent service from that place. I also got it with the 'dimmer' they sell along with it. I would suggest getting the dimmer elsewhere since the one they sell .. I dont know, it just looks somewhat cheap.

But yeah, I would definately suggest getting your fan new, since if that part of your system fails without you being there, that could cause lamp breakage or much, much worse.