Radio Shack 4" Cooling Fan

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★★★★☆
3.6

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

$19.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy to install (5)
  • Reliable (4)
  • Quiet (3)
  • Energy efficient (2)
  • Big in diameter (1)
  • Spins fast (1)
  • Storng casing (1)
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Cons

  • Noisy (4)
  • Blades are not protected (1)
  • Wiring (1)

Best Uses

  • Multimedia (3)
  • Cooling (2)
  • Upgrade (2)
  • Projects (1)
  • Replacement (1)
  • Rv condenser cooling fan (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

Avoid hot spots by spot cooling with this 4” cooling fan. It's perfect for home, hobby and various electronic projects.

Specification Description
Model 273-238
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Brushless DC motor-tops for mobile gear4.2 watts
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Description Header Beat the heat.
Display Catalog Number 273-238
Features 12VDC85cfm
Included in the Box 4" Cooling Fan (1)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 273-238
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Height 1.5
Product Length 4.75
Product Type Standard case fans
Product Width 4.75
Recommended Use Computer
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Sep 13, 2009

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Radio Shack 4" Cooling Fan Review

Heavy on Amps and Noise but a work horse

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install

    Cons

  • Loud

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
 

"I have 6 of these fans, 3 series sets of 2 parallel for cooling my external hard drives and all the networking equipment. They cool everything off, but the noise from them is just too much. Just wish that they gave you the db level of them and whether or not they are 2 or 3 wire for rpm status. I …"  Read Full Review »

Being a Geek

  • Harddrives
  • Computers
  • Using Product
  • Made with Product
  • Mybook
  • Nerds
  • Geeks
  • Geek
  • Nerd
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 3 2009
queball4u
wmass
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 4" Cooling Fan Review

Nice, solid fan.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Energy Efficient
  • Quiet
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • Wiring

    Best Uses

  • Cooling
 

"Very powerful little fan. It stays very quiet if anchored tight. I didn't need rubber dampers to quiet them. Used continuously, 24 hours a day for 6 months, no problems. Only uses 20 Watts. The only thing I didn't like was having to wire them to an AC plug so I could use them. But, that did al …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 21 2009
David the Gnome
Bland Crapids, Michigan
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  • Heavy Duty User
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 4" Cooling Fan Review

Good Fan

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install

    Cons

  • Loud

    Best Uses

  • RV Condenser cooling Fan
 

"I use this fan in my RV to draw air through the condenser for my Dometic absorption refrigerator.I don't think many people think of using this fan for that purpose but it works great. Fan is a little noisy & I wish it had a higher CFM.Works great for this use. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 4 2009
Jack
Gardnerville, NV
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Radio Shack 4" Cooling Fan Review

Nice quiet fan

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Energy Efficient
  • Quiet
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Multimedia
 

"This fan worked very well to cool off a hot 42" Dell plasma TV that I had to mount in a cabinet, along with the other electronic stuff. I would have given it 5 stars if it boosted more than 85 cfm, but this was more than adequate for my purposes. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 1 2008
Doc
Sonoma, CA
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  • Frequent User
 

Radio Shack 4" Cooling Fan Review

3000 rpm!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Big in diameter
  • Easy To Install
  • Quiet
  • Reliable
  • Spins fast
  • More »

    Cons

  • Blades are not protected

    Best Uses

  • Cooling
  • Projects
  • Replacement
  • Upgrade
 

"It works great to just cool yourself off. Does not weigh much. Has many uses. Simple hook-up (red & black wires) "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 13 2009
Fan Works Great!!!
USA
I am:
  • Heavy Duty User
 
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