Some Wire Mesh/Filter/Fan Grill Testing...

[MomijiTMO]

I greatly benefited from this testing. Thanks.

[Utnorris]

That filter/grill is #11 in the table - I have about 20 of those in silver and black (impulse buy before I really knew what I wanted... even then I didn't know which color to get, so I got both). The hole size is actually larger than the openings in the 24 x 24 mesh, so I wouldn't expect it to keep a lot of dust out, tho it should do a decent job with pet fur. A nice layer of pet fur over the filter will probably help with the dust.

Here kitty, kitty, kitty....

If you still have the setup up and running, please test some pantyhose/stockings. Great budget solution, with very easy and fast installation, in my experience better filtering than metal mesh.

I have always wondered about whether it would work or cause too much restriction.

[ScottAllyn]

I'll test pantyhose and fabric softener sheets this week. I was hoping to do the fabric softener sheets this evening, but I forgot to get 'em while I was at the grocery store. One of these days I'm going to make a list...

[ScottAllyn]

I'll test pantyhose and fabric softener sheets this week.

Dear God! Did I just write that?

[Sadasius]

I'll test pantyhose and fabric softener sheets this week. I was hoping to do the fabric softener sheets this evening, but I forgot to get 'em while I was at the grocery store. One of these days I'm going to make a list...

What I find funny is that you did not mention picking up pantyhose at the store.....Anything we should know about? Then again never mind....I don't want to know.... Just joking!

[Serpentarius]

how's the panty hose going? those are old school modder methods .. i wonder it still stands today ...

you know ... sometimes, the best method often found in the most common, unexpected way

[ScottAllyn]

how's the panty hose going? those are old school modder methods .. i wonder it still stands today ...

Well, they're not as tight as I thought they'd be and they have a really nice slimming effect but... oh wait, did you mean on the wind tunnel setup?

I should have some numbers later in the week.

[Pellepel]

Well, they're not as tight as I thought they'd be and they have a really nice slimming effect but... oh wait, did you mean on the wind tunnel setup?

I should have some numbers later in the week.

busted!

[ScottAllyn]

I'll have the numbers for fabric softener sheets (bounce and snuggle) as well as pantyhose later this evening. I snapped some photos of all of the manufactured filters and will add them to the thread, as well. Just from "eyeballing" the fabric softener sheets, I can tell that they're not going to perform as well as the meshes as far as dust/fur intrusion goes - they have larger percentage of open areas than the meshes. I'd also worry about the fabric softener gel/goo getting sucked off the sheets and blown into the computer.

[Sadasius]

Yeah that's what I was thinking about the fabric softener sheets as well. I don't think it would be good for a rad with the detergent that is on there to get rid of static cling. It would coat the fins of the rad I believe anyway and just do more harm then good. Panty hose is where it's at....Good airflow, cheap and can be custom stretched over almost anything and you can get them in every color too to match a build. Kind of hard to beat!

[veedubfreak]

I run with these, although they are black, and its just the filter, ignore the fan. For some reason the webpage doesnt have the actual part i have listed online. They do get gummed up pretty quick, but i just take the vacuum to them every week or so. Seem to keep out about 90% of the dust. I rebuilt last weekend and the fans only had a very small buildup of dust, and the internals of the machine were spic and span.

http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0283132

[ScottAllyn]

I updated the table and added some notes at the bottom of the original post. My computer room reeks of fabric softener now! I don't know how you guys can stand that smell.

I'll add some more photos a bit later this evening.

[Vapor]

I thought you were supposed to use the dryer sheets first?

[ScottAllyn]

I thought you were supposed to use the dryer sheets first?

I was wondering about that but some of the guys have mentioned the smell, so I figured they must have been using them fresh out of the box. Plus, after tumbling around in the dryer for 30 mins, the condition of the sheet will be deteriorated by quite a bit - doesn't seem like it'd make a good filter at that point. Maybe I'll let one soak in hot water for a while, rinse it a few times, and then let it dry overnight before testing it with a fan tomorrow. Tho that seems like more trouble than it's worth...

[ryan92084]

It's the Hexx version.

: / ohh well, figured as much given the numbers

i assume #17 is close if not identical to the regular meshx then

i already liked the amount of dust it keeps out and knowing its not a complete cfm killer is an added bonus

[ScottAllyn]

i assume #17 is close if not identical to the regular meshx then

I haven't seen the regular MeshX panels, but you're probably correct about it being the same as the MeshX Fanguard. Text on the A.C. Ryan website backs that up:

...Available in MeshxPanel™ for free-form modding or as Meshx™ Fanguards.

[Serpentarius]

I updated the table and added some notes at the bottom of the original post. My computer room reeks of fabric softener now! I don't know how you guys can stand that smell.

I'll add some more photos a bit later this evening.

you know ... actually epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) can be used as fabric softener as well as relaxing sore mucles

and it doesnt have the fragrant (or smelly) smell of the fabric softener


you know ... some panty hose has some elaborate designs sew on it ..

[Fairydust]

Thanks a lot for the update.

[OldChap]

Did anyone ever try the mesh used in tumbledryers? (at least european ones)

[Mech0z]

What is fabric softener sheets, anyone have a danish translation or a picture :p ? It seems to be a better alternative than using nylon socks (Panty hoes) which I planned on, but 26% is a big hit on cmf

[Sadasius]

Hard to find a pic of a box open but here it is...

[Quels]

One question I have is, I've used these in my last build and plan on using them on my current build also. I was only planning on using 3 of them on the front triple panel as those are the only fans that will be sucking air into the case. Would It be as usefull using them on the fans blowing air out, or would that just be restricting air flow? I made a mesh cover for the PC when its not in use so I wouldn't have to worry about dust settling in when the PC is off.



Thanks, Quels

[Mech0z]

Hard to find a pic of a box open but here it is...

Is that the stuff you wipe baby bums with? or just the stuff you dry dises with?

[Sadasius]

Is that the stuff you wipe baby bums with? or just the stuff you dry dises with?

Neither. You put it in the dryer for your laundry to keep static down.

[Mech0z]

Neither. You put it in the dryer for your laundry to keep static down.

Have never heard of that