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fege · Aug 01, 2011, 01:23 PM

Yes, Like Prof100 said. Less vibration, less sound and more power. In all, a much smoother running fan.

Goody63 · Aug 23, 2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Goody63

Just ordered one of Bob's Balancers.

Friends are already kindly volunteering their edf's for me to 'practice' on.

How kind of them

Mine arrived today and very nicely packed.

I couldn't believe Bob even includes some batteries!!

Looking forward to getting stuck into some screaming 4S 64mm Freewing setups over the weekend!!

Thanks Bob!

Goody63 · Aug 26, 2011, 07:57 AM

Hi Guys

Just getting my head around the new balancer and so far so good

It took me a while before it 'clicked' that the initial steps were about working out where the heavy side of the rotor was (consistently) at a set amount of rpm. I can be abit technologically challenged at times!!

However I was just wonder if in the initial stages of the balance; are people repeatedly taking the rotor off to add or move weight (poster putty) on the inside of the rotor, or just sticking it to the outside of the rotor (and then transferring it to the inside of the rotor once the fan appears balanced).

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Dave

vasek · Nov 07, 2011, 01:58 AM

Hi Don, I've read through the pages to find what (weights) is being used to properly balance the fan. It is stated Poster putty is used. Is it the final weight left on the rotor or is it temporary to put some other type of weight at the end?

Thanks for clearing that up for me,

Cheers, V.

Bob Blackburn · Nov 07, 2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vasek

Hi Don, I've read through the pages to find what (weights) is being used to properly balance the fan. It is stated Poster putty is used. Is it the final weight left on the rotor or is it temporary to put some other type of weight at the end?

Thanks for clearing that up for me,

Cheers, V.

Vasek

The poster putty is used on the outside of the fan hub initially because it is easy to add or subtract weight. Once you get the unit balanced you can transfer the weight to the inside of the hub.

Then repeat the balance to see if moving the weight inward has made any changes to the balance.

The weight on the inside of the hub can be poster putty, adhesive tape, cyano and kicker etc etc.

It is just easier to transfer the mass of poster putty from the outside to the inside without having to weigh anything.

The main thing is you will know exactly where to add the weight

Alternatively

You can remove material from the fan on the opposite side to the poster putty you put on during balancing.

Then remove the poster putty and retest

However this is more destructive and weakens the structure.

Ks.jetflyer · Dec 04, 2011, 09:48 PM

Bob, I tried to download the manual without success. Is it me or is there a problem? Thanks....

Bob Blackburn · Dec 05, 2011, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks.jetflyer

Bob, I tried to download the manual without success. Is it me or is there a problem? Thanks....

website server has been running slow recently!

It is included here

Ks.jetflyer · Dec 05, 2011, 01:24 PM

[QUOTE=Bob Blackburn;20054952]website server has been running slow recently!
I guess I'm having a computer problem. I keep getting an error msg that says can't open, going to try and figure out what the problem is.
Thanks Bob

Bob Blackburn · Dec 05, 2011, 04:02 PM

here is a text version but no pictures

Ks.jetflyer · Dec 05, 2011, 08:56 PM

Bob, thanks for the extra effort. I finally opened my eyes and realized the problem. I'm one of the few that doesn't have Word software. Got the text just fine. Will be ordering a unit soon. Thanks again....Howard

Prof100 · Dec 05, 2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ks.jetflyer

Bob, thanks for the extra effort. I finally opened my eyes and realized the problem. I'm one of the few that doesn't have Word software. Got the text just fine. Will be ordering a unit soon. Thanks again....Howard

You can download Open Office.org and it has freeware that reads Word files, Powerpoint and Excel files. I have it installed on a netbook and it works great.

Bill

Ks.jetflyer · Dec 06, 2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prof100

You can download Open Office.org and it has freeware that reads Word files, Powerpoint and Excel files. I have it installed on a netbook and it works great.

Bill

Thanks for the info,downlaoaded it and the manual. Works great......Howard

Ks.jetflyer · Dec 06, 2011, 05:13 PM

I ordered the balancer today, lots of fans to balance......Howard

Prof100 · Dec 06, 2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ks.jetflyer

Thanks for the info,downlaoaded it and the manual. Works great......Howard

It's a very economical solution for reading and writing MS Suite docs.

clive45 · Mar 06, 2012, 05:47 PM

Having read this thread it is fantastic that someone has produced this balancer and made it available to us all for such a great price

You have to be commended Bob.
I just have to convince the powers that be that it is essential I have one, as it would free me up to use all sorts of fans without having to pay for balancing and buying a motor every time, I can mix and match.

So Bob when are we getting free postage again??????

Aug 26, 2011, 07:57 AM	#123
Goody63 How close are those trees? Perth, Western Australia Joined Apr 2008 1,556 Posts	Balancing Question Hi Guys Just getting my head around the new balancer and so far so good It took me a while before it 'clicked' that the initial steps were about working out where the heavy side of the rotor was (consistently) at a set amount of rpm. I can be abit technologically challenged at times!! However I was just wonder if in the initial stages of the balance; are people repeatedly taking the rotor off to add or move weight (poster putty) on the inside of the rotor, or just sticking it to the outside of the rotor (and then transferring it to the inside of the rotor once the fan appears balanced). Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers Dave

Dec 05, 2011, 04:02 PM	#129
Bob Blackburn Registered User UK, Greater Manchester, Manchester Joined Jul 2004 352 Posts	here is a text version but no pictures Files View all Files in thread Instructions for Ducted F... (8.0 KB) 24 views txt

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Aug 01, 2011, 01:23 PM	#121
fege Fredrik Pousard, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden Joined Oct 2009 94 Posts	Yes, Like Prof100 said. Less vibration, less sound and more power. In all, a much smoother running fan.

Nov 07, 2011, 01:58 AM	#124
vasek Registered User Joined Nov 2003 658 Posts	Hi Don, I've read through the pages to find what (weights) is being used to properly balance the fan. It is stated Poster putty is used. Is it the final weight left on the rotor or is it temporary to put some other type of weight at the end? Thanks for clearing that up for me, Cheers, V.

Dec 04, 2011, 09:48 PM	#126
Ks.jetflyer Registered User Newton, Ks. Joined Feb 2004 222 Posts	Bob, I tried to download the manual without success. Is it me or is there a problem? Thanks....

Dec 05, 2011, 01:24 PM	#128
Ks.jetflyer Registered User Newton, Ks. Joined Feb 2004 222 Posts	[QUOTE=Bob Blackburn;20054952]website server has been running slow recently! I guess I'm having a computer problem. I keep getting an error msg that says can't open, going to try and figure out what the problem is. Thanks Bob

Dec 05, 2011, 08:56 PM	#130
Ks.jetflyer Registered User Newton, Ks. Joined Feb 2004 222 Posts	Bob, thanks for the extra effort. I finally opened my eyes and realized the problem. I'm one of the few that doesn't have Word software. Got the text just fine. Will be ordering a unit soon. Thanks again....Howard

Dec 06, 2011, 05:13 PM	#133
Ks.jetflyer Registered User Newton, Ks. Joined Feb 2004 222 Posts	I ordered the balancer today, lots of fans to balance......Howard

Mar 06, 2012, 05:47 PM	#135
clive45 It should fly at least once Joined Mar 2006 2,284 Posts	Having read this thread it is fantastic that someone has produced this balancer and made it available to us all for such a great price You have to be commended Bob. I just have to convince the powers that be that it is essential I have one, as it would free me up to use all sorts of fans without having to pay for balancing and buying a motor every time, I can mix and match. So Bob when are we getting free postage again??????