Indoor computer fan powering.

SMOKUHTREEUH

Active Member

• Sep 21, 2008

• #1

HOW CAN I HOOK THIS COMPUTER FAN UP SO I CAN USE IT FOR EXHAUST AND INTAKE?

Scythe "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm Case Fan - High

ANY ONE PLEASE HELP I WANT TO ORDER THEM NOW.

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2008

• #2

it is a 12 volt fan so you can get a 12 volt wall adapter or use a computer power supply. You might also look into 120 volt fans, the you can just wire a lamp cord to it and plug it into the wall.

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2008

• #3

Here is the link to the 120 volt fans

120v AC Fans

Link for power cord to use with them, you will have to strip the cable and solder or use wire nuts to connect to the fan.

Ultra Products 1-to-2 Power Cord SJT Splitter

Here is a link for a 12 volt supply to use the first you were talking about. You'll still have to strip the cable to connect it.

12v DC Power Supply with Single Molex Connector

 

Hydrotech364

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2008

• #4

Alot of ways,but the best way is to dig up an old pc power supply then the circuit is protected and the unit will stay cool,the connectors on the pc power supply are marked + and - The large connectors for the hard drive and cdrom are the 12 volt connectors.If you hook them wrong the fan will blow backwards,switch them and youll be fine.Any more questions pm me HYDRO

 

SMOKUHTREEUH

Active Member

• Sep 22, 2008

• #5

la9 said:

Here is the link to the 120 volt fans

120v AC Fans

Link for power cord to use with them, you will have to strip the cable and solder or use wire nuts to connect to the fan.

Ultra Products 1-to-2 Power Cord SJT Splitter

Here is a link for a 12 volt supply to use the first you were talking about. You'll still have to strip the cable to connect it.

12v DC Power Supply with Single Molex Connector

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yo thats exactly what im lookin for im probally gonna get 2 fans and 2 of them adapters. thanks alot. i dont trust my mending skills. yes.

 

R

reservoir dog

Active Member

• Sep 22, 2008

• #6

Incase anyonw wabts to go the DIY route here's a good link from another thread here https://www.rollitup.org/do-yourself/8402-how-turn-pc-fan-into.html

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Sep 22, 2008

• #7

That DIY thread sums it up and gives pictures. The other way is just to get 120 volt fan and wire a lamp cord up like you would with the wall adapter so you wouldn't need wall adapter but if you don't like playing with that kind of voltage it's understandable.

 

SMOKUHTREEUH

Active Member

• Sep 23, 2008

• #8

actually i just bought these

Best Electronics dual ball bearing 120mm X 38MM low speed AC Fan # BT12038B1L
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they have the plugs on them for the wall socket already they are about 5" x 5" x 38 mm.

would these cool on 24" x 24" space. intake and exhast?

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2008

• #9

That's cool, the same thing I was talking about only they've done all the work for you and the finished product looks better.

 

krunkpot

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2008

• #10

connect both the wires to a 9v battery with some electrical tape. lol. janky, but it works

 

la9

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2008

• #11

Maybe even get a couple of solar panels and get enough electric from the lights to run it.