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weedcollecter123
01-20-2008, 09:13 PM
ive been trying to figure out how to wire a computer fan to my power outlet ive been looking for somethings to plug in the computer fan and that can plugin the outlet can any1 tell me what to buy so i can plugin the computer fan to no more then $10 please thank you
atl01
01-20-2008, 09:17 PM
radio shack. u need an ac to dc adaptor. make sure it matchs the voltage of your fan. ie ,use a 9volt adaptor with 9volt fan...etc...
weedcollecter123
01-20-2008, 09:28 PM
radio shack. u need an ac to dc adaptor. make sure it matchs the voltage of your fan. ie ,use a 9volt adaptor with 9volt fan...etc...

oh ok thanks dude
ManOHman
02-05-2008, 05:36 AM
radio shack. u need an ac to dc adaptor. make sure it matchs the voltage of your fan. ie ,use a 9volt adaptor with 9volt fan...etc...

The computer fan has two wires. How does an AC to DC adpater connect to the fan wires to give it power?
denial102
02-05-2008, 05:39 AM
The computer fan has two wires. How does an AC to DC adpater connect to the fan wires to give it power?

Hello friend, can you check the specification of the fan, is it DC or AC? 12V DC is the standard for ATX fans. Ahh, you're trying to plug in a fan without using an AT/ATX 12V DC PSU. Ahh no need, grab yourself a pc PSU and connect a switch up to the ATX SOFT_ON (green) and BLACK GROUND (black) it's pins 13 and 14 I think. It shouldn't be dangerous as the switch is low voltage..

Hmm well, there are other ways that might be more practical than buying a convertor if you have a spare AT/ATX psu around. :-)

If the fan is prefabbed with molex connector, AT/ATX is a good idea, I'll grab some pictures later of my psu for my fan ;-)

Peace,
Denial
SunnySativa
02-05-2008, 06:29 AM
yea theres another post [like right above this one], the best thing to do is use a Power supply from a computer [you can hook up a bunch of fans if im correct] and its very simple....check my old post about wiring a computer fan up n youll be golden
gainesvillegreen
02-05-2008, 06:52 AM
ATX PSU (http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/powersupply.htm)

Also take a look at this thread (http://boards.cannabis.com/closet-cabinet-growing/147866-computer-fan-problem.html).
denial102
02-05-2008, 07:22 AM
yea theres another post [like right above this one], the best thing to do is use a Power supply from a computer [you can hook up a bunch of fans if im correct] and its very simple....check my old post about wiring a computer fan up n youll be golden

yup you are correct :thumbsup:

Peace,
Denial
ManOHman
02-05-2008, 05:04 PM
You guys are awesome! thanks!!!