what is a shroud???

ssgohan434 · May 27, 2003

i have tried using the search button.

Cheesy Peas · May 27, 2003

its used to maximise the airflow from a fan and increase its working area. If you just mount a fan directly onto a radiator your not likely to cool all the area of the radiator equally, or in some parts not at all. heres a simple paint diagram:

so basically its there just to provide a space for the air to take up and spread out evenly, and remove any "deadspots" caused by large fan hubs.

Make sense?

GoingH2o · May 27, 2003

I'm impressed by your paint skillz Cheesy Peas.

Yeah basically what cheeasy peas said

ssgohan434 · May 27, 2003

yes, makes perfect sense, thanks

therudyq3 · May 27, 2003

There was a thread here showing you how to make a shroud from aluminum.... I can't seem to find it..

Does anyone know where that sticky is?
THX

gizxmo · May 27, 2003

i would just use some cardboard it is free and easy to work with

four4875 · May 27, 2003

theres a thing at the OC.com main page, in the water cooling section.

altec · May 27, 2003

The tupperware shroud is pretty cool, and cheap. The guide is in the Sticky section if you want to check it out.

DodgeViper · May 27, 2003

They are used to direct airflow into the heater core. These are handmade brass shrouds.

what is a shroud???

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