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Old 06-22-2012, 03:34 AM
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Awesome, thanks Lee. I sent him a msg. I've only had mine running for 6 months and I am now on my third set. The fans tend to collect salt residue, it then gradually builds up and calcifies to the fan. The fan then brush up against the casing and one always burns out over time. They are close to impossible to clean and maintain I find.. Do you clean yours frequently or not at all?
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Old 06-22-2012, 03:41 AM
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Mine don't seem to get salt buildup on them. They only get a bit of dust on them.

I cleaned them when I first go it. I haven't cleaned mine since... but I am going to now though. You can pull the individual fans out of the plastic case and clean them easier. Just watch when you pull them out so you put them back in the right way.

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Awesome, thanks Lee. I sent him a msg. I've only had mine running for 6 months and I am now on my third set. The fans tend to collect salt residue, it then gradually builds up and calcifies to the fan. The fan then brush up against the casing and one always burns out over time. They are close to impossible to clean and maintain I find.. Do you clean yours frequently or not at all?
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Old 06-22-2012, 04:00 AM
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What you can do is have the fans blow in and not out. Where do u get the rear fans i need some and for the pumps that circulate the water take them out a d add maxi jets 1200's alot cooler too
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