fans

[everest]

hey up stoners , anyone used any of these fans before ?

 

they are 12 volt 10 inch thermo fans for a v8 i think , i was going to wire em up and use them in my new vegging wardrobe .... what do ya reckon ? would they work ?

any help would be great ..... i got a pair

 

cheers ev

[bufo marinus]

Hmmm, should be ok if you've got a 12 volt power supply to run them.

You'll have to find a nameplate on the motor that sais how much current in Amps they use and get a power supply with at least 25% more current capacity than the fans. I'm not trying to be a know it all but I am an Electrician. My suggestion is to go to Bunnings and look for those 10 inch, 3 speed oscillating fans that sit on the floor, just make sure it sais somewhere on the box 'Rated for continuous use' Last ones I bought cost around $30 each. They're great, can sit them anywhere, use em as vent fans, turn them down to low and use them oscillating on the plants,... just suggestion mate,

[Frazz]

well i reckon they will move some air alright .. but not very far, they are very narrow blades so they cant push the air very far...

 

thats my stoned view on the matter Ev ...

 

[Gazza2001au]

those fans are no good im pretty sure the computer in the cars control the fans speed to reduce the chance of drawing alot of amps so without the computer you will be running that fan flat stick and i dont think the 12v power packs have a high enough amp rating those fans have a 30amp fuse plus if u do get one running they vibrate a shit load go sit in your car let it run for 15mins u will feel the car when the fan turns on

just seen ya post frazzy as i was replying yeah ur right there not designed to push the air far as the car thermo fans screw up against the front or back of the car radiator so the air doesnt need to be pushed a great distance but some cars do have a half a ducting type safty guard that forces the air over the motor after it has been sucked thru the radiator but the one pictured looks like a front mounted type

Edited December 1, 2006 by Gazza2001au

[everest]

shit eh , they look so good too suppose i'll have to fit em in my xd instead

 

ta for the feedback

 

ev

[eternity]

Just go to a hardware store and buy a shower fan for around $10.00 cut a hole and your allset with no stuffing around Edited January 11, 2007 by eternity

[Ozzy420]

Another thing with those fans they can be loud suckers as well when they are going...