Outer Orbit light maintenance question

[~reefchik~]

So I bought this used store fixture from Justin a few weeks ago, and finally got the correct leg kit ordered in and got it all fired up.

It's been running nicely for about 3 weeks, I guess.   Today, I noticed some fan noise (think it's the fan(s) anyway). 

I turned the fixture off at the switches, used some canned air to clean out what I could (they aren't really dirty, just some minor dust accumulation), and then let it cool for a few minutes before turning them back on.  This time they are as quiet as normal. 

Do I have a problem brewing?

[Kenn]

Not necessarily ... Those fans (due to light weight and high rpm) get off balance easy if they are dusty. That being said, the small bearings (if any) can/will wear out.

If it goes bad, easy fix with a replacement fan (not expensive)

[~reefchik~]

Ok, that's good to know.  We have a VERY dusty family room due to my African Grey parrot mostly.

[HUNGER]

African Grey parrot mostly.

ya that will do it

[TechGuy]

I replaced the fans on both of those fixtures Steph. You should be good to go for some time. They are a cheap and fairly easy fix.

[~reefchik~]

   Guess I oughta use the New Replies to Your Posts more often, eh?

Thanks, I thought I remembered that you had pretty much refurbed the entire fixture.  It still does this about once or twice a month.  It really sounds sort of alarming but so far it's working great.  My corals are sure happy.