Radiator booster fan adapter

Radiator booster fan adapter

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P8 fan insert
P8 fan insert
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Description

This is a nice way to enhance your home heating by increasing the airflow of the radiator.

Available for different radiator sizes (85-90-95mm top depth). For a full radiator coverage and maximum performace you can adapt it to your radiator length as well, just print as many segments as you wish. For the end-closing pieces I provided the step-models so you can adjust to your specific size/length with the offset face feature in Fusion360. All parts print support-free.

 

The fans will turn on and off automatically, thanks to the small thermostat switch, which you can stick to the radiator body with a magnet.

The fan inserts are a separate part, this way you can rotate them for the optimal hot airflow direction.

 

What you will need: 

  • 12V AC-DC power adapter with DC plug (if you want to decrease the fan speed and make it quieter, you can choose an adapter, where the voltage can be set between 6V, 9V, etc.)
  • 2,1x5,5mm DC-plug with cable-ends, female 

    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006606277285.html

  • Thermostat switch, 35C, normally open 

    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/32874895002.html

  • 6mm or 8mm neodym magnet, glue it to the thermostat for optimal temperature sensing
  • Wago 2-way connectors - 3 pcs
  • Wago 3-way connectors - 2 pcs/fans
  • Arctic P8 or P8 Silent fans
  • M3 heat inserts
  • M3x10 or 12mm screws
  • some cables

For connecting the cables and assembling please refer to the attached photos. If you have difficulties with the wiring, just send me a note and I will do my best to help you.

 

This model is not allowed for commercial use. If you want to have a commercial licence, please contact me directly via MW messaging.

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Would it be possible to have an updated design with increased angle on the fan mounts so they are blowing at a 90 degree angle straight into the room? My problem is all the heat from the radiator rising upstairs and not heating the room it is in! Currently giving Fusion 360 a first attempt, rather unsuccessfully. Love the design, very well thought out!
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Its possible, I will do it when I have a bit more time.
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Awesome thanks! No rush I have only just finished printing the current one!
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Great design, i have a 2m long radiator to cover, and would like to add some more space in between the fans. Any chance you can add a closed ( spacer ) sizable mid piece?
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Sure, I just added 150mm cover extenders for each size (85-90-95mm).
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Replying to @BENOengineering :
Great! thanks so much!
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Replying to @user_495724395 :
NP, in case you wanted a different size, just let me know.
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Can this be printed in PLA
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I would print it in PETG at the very least I once made towel holders for a heater in PLA, and they warped after a short time
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If your water temperature in the pipes is below 55°C, you can print them from PLA without any issues Two of mine are also made from PLA
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Okay, thanks for the feedback. Below 50-55 degrees Celsius, PLA is fine; for warmer radiators, PETG is recommended :)
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Are those fans blowing or sucking?
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Mine are blowing towards the room, but its possible to flip them, so they blow to the bottom.
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Replying to @BENOengineering :
I see, that is good if you let them blow down, that would be against the flow of the warm air. In my opinion I think it would be best if you would place them on the bottom of the radiator blowing up into the room, that way the motors and plastic stays as cool as possible because they suck only cold air thru them and you keep the airflow direction you have now. But I also like that you can direct the flow on top.
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Replying to @NexNex2024 :
Yep, true. My original goal was to direct the top airflow at an angle to compensate for furnitures in front of the radiator (see my pictures). For that, top mount is ideal and convenient.
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Could you please re-upload the part for the radiator cover? Somehow, only the P8 fan insert is shown.
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Others have also noticed this, but all the models are present on my page; I’ve checked twice At worst, I can send them via email; send me a private message for that
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Replying to @BENOengineering :
I just saw, you have to go to STL download, then you get all the files displayed directly. Thank you for the quick reply. Solar power is already being produced, so I can continue right away :D
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hello....great project, I can't found the covers for the fan in this file
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Hello, so sorry, I forgot to upload it :) it is there now.
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Replying to @BENOengineering :
Many thanks!!!
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Hello, top design, but it's only the fan head. I would also need the sockets and the Wago clamps etc. Would it be possible to upload these?
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Hello, naturally all components are uploaded The base that sits on the radiator, the Wago clamps are integrated into the base If you download the STLs, you should find all of them
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A 180mm long version of the initial piece would be fantastic It would combine with the 120mm end piece for a smooth 300mm And it would then fit perfectly across the print bed on the A1 mini instead of diagonally :) - Alternatively, the short starting piece shown in some of the photos would also be very helpful for people connecting the cables without the clamps Thank you very much for this truly superb project and design
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Which width (85-90-95) do you require
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Hello, I am interested, beautiful work, but did you notice a significant reduction in heating time
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Bonjour, yes, my kids rooms are now warmer by around 1.7 C° compared to the other rooms where the booster is not installed. It was the opposite before, those rooms were the coldest, because the radiators were obstucted by furnitures.
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It is Artic P8 fan?
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Yes, as stated in the description. I actually use the P8 silent version, its more quiet and has enough airflow imo.
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