Fan air flow direction

Discussion in 'E3D-v6 and Lite6' started by Sylvan, Dec 27, 2014.

  1. Sylvan

    Sylvan New Member

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    Hello !

    First please excuse me for my english.

    I mounted my e3d-v6 hot-end. I have a question about the 30x30 fan.

    I followed the assembly instructions about the orientation of the fan on the blue duct.

    I am surprised by the air flow direction. The fan does not push air through the heatsink. The fan sucks through the heatsink.
    Hope I am clear... Is thtat "normal" ?

    Thanks !
     
    #1 Sylvan, Dec 27, 2014
  2. elmoret

    elmoret Administrator

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    That is not normal, which is why the assembly instructions state:

     
    #2 elmoret, Dec 27, 2014
  3. Eaglezsoar

    Eaglezsoar Administrator

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    Just turn the fan around and remount.
     
    #3 Eaglezsoar, Dec 28, 2014
  4. grpiotr

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    My properly mouted fan also blows part of air "backwards". I think it is caused by not enough space for air flowing through the heat sink (and behind it).
     
    #4 grpiotr, Dec 29, 2014
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