PC wiring fan Help please

Hey all quick simple fan question

I have a power adapter (old cell phone i think?) where i stripped the wires and wired it to my fans.

It says "OUTPUT: 12V AC 600mA"
Now to my understanding this is 12 volts AC power at 600 milliamps ?
Which i thought it would be dc?

Fans are "DC12V .23A"
Which i understand is 12V DC power at 230 milliamps?

Anyway the fans are working but are not spinning very fast/strong.
I guess any suggestions at making them faster/better (if possible) and possible explanation of the whole DC/AC thing (i thought it wouldnt work if its AC and needs to be DC)

Thanks!

this sounds like you just connected a random charger thing (power converter, supply, etc) to some computer fans and plugged it in. This is not only a bad idea because you wont maximize your fan's potential, but also because improper wiring techniques can pose a risk of fire, electrocution, and shorts.

If you were to wire up computer fans, you would have to set up a PC power supply (PSU) and Jury-rig some wiring. I would also advise against this because again, potential hazards etc....(take it from me, ive done that before)

However, there are PC-Fan-like fans (Axial Fans) that have proper power connections and are way more reliable and more powerful than regular pc fans.

A good brand of these Axial fans is Eco-Plus...or Dayton.

You can usually get these at your local Indoor Garden/Hydroponics Supply store, or on the internet for cheap. I have some 4.5" Eco-plus fans that are rated at like 105CFM. They're pretty quiet, and very efficient at exhausting and in-taking air...Only like $25 US each.

When growing anything indoors, it is critical that you set-up everything safely and securely to avoid hazards. Wouldnt want to burn down your crop, and your house for just a little fan.

Fans? your using more then one fan with that power supply?

^^^ You only really want 1 fan per adaptor. If you want multiple fans, best bet is to jerry-rig a 12v power brick.