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Computer Fans?


I've read that some people hook up small computer fans to help keep warm air in, and produce a nice flow of air.

How would I power these fans? I have several around my house that just need a power source, I'm curious to see how you have done it.
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Re: Computer Fans?

The fans are used for ventilation, not to keep warm air in. If they are blowing air in from outside they will also be letting warm air out.
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Re: Computer Fans?

You need to step the power down to 12 volts. You can use a multi-power adapter and cut the end off then wire it directly.
Something like this, from a desktop calculator.
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Re: Computer Fans?

If you look, they make 120 MM fans with a 120 v plug on them.
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Re: Computer Fans?

I ended up using a 120v to 9v plug, just wired it together. Works nicely

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