PC Fan Setup

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PiffGuerilla

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I currently am running 2 Pc fans inline through a Dc transformer used for keyboards, and old dial up phones. It converts 110 to 12V Dc. The fans have been running very well however, how long do you think they can run constantly without burning out?
 
mstrymxer

mstrymxer

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a loooong time.... i know people that never turn there computer off for years and there fans are still running
 
o2hustla

o2hustla

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even if they dont last forever they are not expensive to buy. i have used 2 pc fans for my previous grows without any probs.

hustla
 
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PiffGuerilla

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Yea i figured if they can run constant in PC'c for a while that this should be fine. Im not even concerned about them dying and having to get new ones, i have plenty of old pcs lying around, i was more worried about them getting hot and sparking or being some kind of fire hazard? One thing i have noticed is that the fans run faster than when they are in PC's, is that due to them not being ran at full power in computers for longer life? Ill get a Pic up. Thanks guys
 
avlon06

avlon06

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you should be fine PC fans usually only die when they get too much dust in them(at least this is how they have died on me in the past)
 
jesus3

jesus3

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PC fans work well for me.using them third grow right now.its mean how long time i'm here on riu.one year and they still do the job.
 
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PiffGuerilla

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Yea, i mean i was mostly worried bc of the DC adaptor, it is rated for 12V, but the amperage may be different? Well i guess well see how long they last? Are they usually very noisy, im suprised how powerful they are, there arent any bad sounds, just alot of volume
 
email468

email468

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PiffGuerilla said:
Yea, i mean i was mostly worried bc of the DC adaptor, it is rated for 12V, but the amperage may be different? Well i guess well see how long they last? Are they usually very noisy, im suprised how powerful they are, there arent any bad sounds, just alot of volume
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sorry - voltage conversions are out of my area of expertise. As for noise, my vortex-style fans sound like jet engines!
 
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PiffGuerilla

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heres two pics to show you what im dealing with, I should have did a DIY picture by picture of the whole process, wiring and everything, DAMN!!

 
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PiffGuerilla

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That site has a lot of cool products, i was looking at the cooling systems for motherboards, theres one external one that would be great for a resevoir chiller
 
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PiffGuerilla

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they are prob a little louder depending on the size, i mean the fan itself isnt that loud its the ducting and the suction of the air
 
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