alternative to sorbothane washers? (vibration control)
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So I want to install an attic vent fan in my house (1600 s.f.). I bought one for $88. I've done this in my old house, but didn't like the noise transmitted to the frame. I could hear it in the house.
So this time I want to mount it with rubber washers. I thought, well, Sorbothane should work great! Um, $30 worth of rubber washers to mount an $88 fan:
Amazon.com: Isolate It: Sorbothane Vibration Isolation Washer 30 Duro (0.5" ID - 1.5" OD - 0.5" Thick) - 4 Pack: Home Improvement
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...XL._SX522_.jpg Would regular rubber work as well? Does anyone know a cheaper source of Sorbothane washers? Why are they so pricey anyway? Active patent? |
Cable grommets, like for through a firewall?
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I've used these at work with positive results. Not much cheaper i guess...
McMaster-Carr McMaster has a pretty big selection of vibration reducing washers. I've also used specialty rubber isolators that you cut dow to your own desired thickness. But now i can't find it. Maybe i bought it off ebay. Edit* This fan has 8 mounting points? |
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What vehicular posted. I have used them with amazing results.
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Thanks for the ideas. I went and got these from ebay:
Set of 4 Universal Vibration Mount Isolator 3 4" | eBay |
Also consider a mass damper. I made one for a valve grinding machine I built a while back, just used 10% the mass of the system, glued it to a piece of rubber and glued the rubber to the system. Very nice level of dampening and super easy to do in my case. Also did rubber feet too
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The project is done. I'm quite pleased with the results using the eBay isolators I linked.
From inside the house under the fan, the cat fountain pump is louder. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1423257732 |
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