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wless1
(@wless1)
Eminent Member
Fan noisy when turns on

Hey all,

I have have an MK3 built from a kit, and I noticed recently the print cooling fan making quite a bit of noise when it initial turns on after the first later. After running for a tiny bit of time, it quiets down. Is this normal?

Thanks!

Posted : 01/03/2018 5:37 pm
Nikolai
(@nikolai)
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Re: Fan noisy when turns on

Happens on my MK2 on the part cooling fan sometimes as-well. No worries, after couple of seconds it goes away once the rotating parts are lubricated again.

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Posted : 01/03/2018 7:19 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: Fan noisy when turns on

I believe these are plain bearing fans,
I have re lubricated the bearing on my mk2, but eventually replaced it with a ball bearing fan instead.

Mk3 is running fine at the moment... may get a ball bearing fan in stock, for when it fails.

regards joan

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Posted : 02/03/2018 12:05 am
wless1
(@wless1)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
Re: Fan noisy when turns on

Thanks for the replies!

What type of lubricant is necessary, and what's the steps to lubricate the fan?

Posted : 02/03/2018 12:26 am
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