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Started by logboy, April 26, 2015, 02:52:35 PM

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logboy

I need to order additional fans for Ebac and Nyle kilns that I will be building in the future. Is there a source other than Nyle or Ebac for the 16" fans?
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scsmith42

JR, when I bought my L200 back in '03 I noticed that the fan assemblies were sourced from Graingers. 

At one time I had the part number, but when I checked into buying them direct I discovered that Nyle buys in such a high volume that they are reselling the fans for basically the same amount that you would pay Graingers.
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and a mix of log handling heavy equipment.

GeneWengert-WoodDoc

I have had several clients that have had the same experience as SCSmith42.

At Graingers, you can get some fans that are low cost with low hp, no bearings, etc.  Fans are one item that "you get what you pay for."  Do not scrimp.
Gene - Author of articles in Sawmill & Woodlot and books: Drying Hardwood Lumber; VA Tech Solar Kiln; Sawing Edging & Trimming Hardwood Lumber. And more

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