Pyle-Pro PFN41 19" Rack Mount Cooling Fan System W/Temperature Review

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I bought this fan unit to help air circulation in a custom sound conditioned and air filtered 19" computer rack that I just finished building. I'm on the fence whether I should return it now that it's installed, here's why:

While it does start up when plugged in and does push air without too much additional noise, it has several significant drawbacks:

1) Don't buy this product and expect it to fit within a normal number of rack spaces. It's height really is 4.3" tall (I thought this may have been a typo...no) and the screw hole locations don't allow the device to fit correctly in a fixed number of rack units (normally divisible by 1.75") within a standard 19" rack. The screw hole locations require about half a rack unit above and below the device, causing significant air gaps that need to be taped up in order to ensure proper air movement from front to back.

2) The temperature display doesn't have a display granularity of less than 2 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temp is in between two even temperature values, the display numbers bounce back and forth between the upper and lower numbers.

3) The temperature reading seems to be 1 to 2 degrees high, but I guess that's better than reading too low.

I'll give the product an initial 2 stars and and update depending on how long the fans last.

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Bought this item only a few months ago and will have to send it back for repair....bearings in one of the fans have already burned out and squeal when you turn the unit on. The unit looks good but like most things today are not made in the US, so the quality is just not there. Hope I don't have a problem returning the unit for repair or replacement, If I do I'll post it here !!!!!

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Okay so maybe this is amateur grade but that's fine by me. I wasn't about to spend high dollar for my basic system. I don't know about long term but as we speak the fan is up and running. I'm able to hear the fans but they sound like their turning freely and operating just fine.

I hope this continues but if something were to change i will let you know.

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4 fans with screw mount-screws included for easy set-up

3 # display for clear inner temperatures

comes with standard 1yr warranty and sensors to check part temperatures-works great

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I purchased this item to assist in the air circulation for my companies 7' AV rack that holds a multitude of amps, recievers, EQ's and switch boards. It has helped a lot to keep the air flowing and equipment cool. I really enjoy the built in LED tempature disply on the front of the unit. One susgestion I would make to new buyers it to place the thermostat wire inside of your rack to better ascertain the tempature. I would like to see an option to reverse the air flow so as to have the air pulled out, but it does great for what it does. Cant beat the price either.