FH2510 3D Printer Cooling Fan Test Report
This report presents real-world test data of the Fengheng Technology FH2510 (25x25x10mm) DC cooling fan installed on a Creality Ender-3 3D printer. Tests measured hotend temperature stability, part cooling efficiency, noise levels, and power consumption.
Test Setup / Test Configuration
| Parameter | Value / numerical value | 3D Printer | Creality Ender-3 (modified with direct drive) | Hotend | Creality Spider high-temperature hotend | Nozzle temperature | 220°C (PLA) / 240°C (PETG) | Bed temperature / heated bed temperature | 60°C (PLA) / 80°C (PETG) | Print speed | 60mm/s (normal) / 120mm/s (high speed test) | Ambient temperature | 24°C ± 1°C | Fan tested / Test fan | Stock Creality fan (4010) vs FH2510 (25x25x10mm) |
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Test 1: Hotend Throat Cooling Performance / Throat Heat Dissipation Performance Test
Test method: Printer operated at 240°C for 4 hours. Hotend heatsink temperature measured with thermal probe. Clogging incidents recorded.
Test method:The printer was run continuously at 240°C for 4 hours. The temperature of the heat sink at the hot end was measured with a thermal probe, and the number of times the printhead became clogged was recorded.
| Parameter | Stock Fan (4010 Sleeve) | FH2510 (25x25x10mm Ball) | Heatsink temp after 1 hour / Heatsink temperature | 52°C | 42°C (-10°C) | Heatsink temperature after 2 hours | 58°C | 44°C (-14°C) | Heatsink temp after 4 hours / 4-hour heatsink temperature | 63°C | 46°C (-17°C) | Clogging incidents / Number of times a clogging occurs | 2 times | 0 times |
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Conclusion FH2510 reduced hotend heatsink temperature by up to 17°C compared to stock fan, effectively eliminating clogging during extended high-temperature printing.
Test 2: Part Cooling Efficiency / Model Cooling Efficiency Test
Test method: 3D printed overhang test model (45°, 55°, 65°, 75° overhangs) with 100% fan speed. Surface quality assessed visually.
Test method:Printed hanging test models (45°, 55°, 65°, 75° hanging), fan speed 100%, surface quality visually inspected.
| Overhang Angle | Stock Fan Result | FH2510 Result | 45° | Clean | Clean | 55°
Why do minor saggings/slight drooping occur? | Clean | 65°
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Conclusion FH2510 enabled clean printing up to 65° overhangs, improving overhang performance by approximately one angle grade. 3D printing communities have confirmed that high-static-pressure blowers can improve overhang performance by 5-10°.
Test 3: Noise Level Comparison
Test method: Noise measured at 50cm distance from printer using decibel meter. Measurements taken at 50% and 100% fan speeds.
Test method:Noise was measured using a decibel meter at a distance of 50cm from the printer, and the results were recorded at the fan speeds of the 50% and 100% printers, respectively.
| Fan Speed | Stock Fan (dBA) | FH2510 (dBA) | 50% speed / 50% rotation speed | 38 dBA | 34 dBA (-4 dBA) | 100% speed / 100% rotational speed | 48 dBA | 42 dBA (-6 dBA) |
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Conclusion FH2510 is 4-6 dBA quieter than the stock fan across all speed ranges, providing a noticeable improvement for home/office printing environments.
Test 4: Power Consumption & Airflow Test
| Parameter | Stock Fan | FH2510 | Rated voltage | 24V DC | 12V/24V DC | Rated current / Rated current | 0.10A | 0.15A (12V) / 0.08A (24V) | Power consumption | 2.4W | 1.8W (12V) / 1.9W (24V) (-21% to -25%) | Max airflow / Maximum air volume | 4.5 CFM | 5.2 CFM (+15%) | Max static pressure | 3.2 mmH₂O | 5.8 mmH₂O (+81%) |
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Conclusion FH2510 consumes 21-25% less power while delivering 15% more airflow and 81% higher static pressure, making it significantly more efficient.
Test Summary & Recommendations
| Test Category / Test Items | FH2510 Performance vs Stock Fan | Hotend cooling / throat cooling <td17°C lower temperature, no clogging / 降温17°C，零堵头 |
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Final Recommendation: The Fengheng Technology FH2510 is an excellent drop-in upgrade for Creality Ender-3 and similar 3D printers. It delivers significant improvements in thermal management, print quality, noise levels, and energy efficiency. Users can expect fewer clogs, better overhang performance, and quieter operation.
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