Canopy Fans....

[xyzpdq0121]

Ok this better get me the 3 points I need to go up another bar in rep!!!


No seriously, I thought this might interest a few of ya'll....

you can buy 1 MassCool 80mm Case Fans for $1.99 or 10 of them for $13 shipped at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?ATT=35150007&CMP=AFC-SlickDeals&item=N82E16835150007">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?ATT=35150007&CMP=AFC-SlickDeals&item=N82E16835150007</a>

[IMG]http://slickdeals.net/?pno=9860&lno=1&afsrc=1"><span style="color: #193c6f;">SVC</span></a> has the Arctic Cooling Fan 28CFM for $2. Buy 2 to meet their $3 minimum order value requirement. First class shipping is free. They seem to be out of stock right now but keep checking back here: [IMG]http://www.svc.com/acf3.html">http://www.svc.com/acf3.html</a>

Thought that might interest someone like Scott that is looking for canopy cooling options! (cheap)

 

[mojo]

I've had good luck with these fans: http://www.coolerguys.com/sff21.html">http://www.coolerguys.com/sff21.html</a>

They don't move a lot, but dang they're quiet....

 

[mako0321]

2 of my fans in my 72" Coralife Aqua Pro work the other 3 do not, anyone have any experience replacing the fins in these fixtures.

 

[xyzpdq0121]

mojo;56693 wrote: I've had good luck with these fans: http://www.coolerguys.com/sff21.html">http://www.coolerguys.com/sff21.html</a>

They don't move a lot, but dang they're quiet....[/QUOTE]


Ya the point of my post was for thouse of us cheapscaped to have a $1.99 solution! ;)

 

[wbholwell]

So, anyone want to split a shipment of 10?

BTW, what's the current draw?

 

[ouling]

If you want some CPU fans our lab is throwing some away. I picked up 2 of them and give you one if you want. They're pratically new.

 

[cameron]

Keep in mind most of the chinese cheapos usually burn the bearings out pretty quick and start getting noisy sooner. All fans burn out over time, but the good ones last a REAL long time. Also, not all fans push the same amount of air... matter of fact cheap ones can actually be half as good as one that would cost you about $10. In the world of PC fans, only a handful push a lot of air and are reasonably quiet. Nexus, Silenx, Vantec are all good names when it comes to fans. Lots of good reviews on a variety of fans here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/section12.html">http://www.silentpcreview.com/section12.html</a>. I choose Vantec myself as they aren't the quietest fans around, but they push a lot of air and they are $12.

So I would actually say Brandon should loose rep for not including all the information and trying to push cheapo fans that likely aren't bang for cooling buck very good.

Now if you want a cool gizmo check these out: [IMG]http://www.tomshardware.com/2004/06/15/fighting_fan_noise_pollution/">http://www.tomshardware.com/2004/06/15/fighting_fan_noise_pollution/</a>

Very trick.

 

[mitchelliii]

Ill split it with you Bryan if you want. Also - tank temp is a much cooler 79.7 with 80.6 max still with the canopy cracked 3 inches and a vornado fan on floor blowing up at it. It really blows me away (small pun intended) how much cooling I get just from keeping the hot air out of there! (common sense sounding I know) but previously I couldn't get it cool. And there actually isn't more evap at all. Think it was coming more from sump fan (and humidity being created in basement! ) .

Yay fans.

Actually I have a power supply from an old computer - what's involved in making it work with AC power with just the fan?

anyone, anyone?

 

[frewl]

If you are wanting to use the computer power supply you just have to short out two pins on the connector to the motherboard.

But you can also use any 12 volt power brick.

 

[mitchelliii]

I already have the power supply out of computer (upgraded pwr supplies) and have the fan mostly out of pwr supply. What do I need to do to make the power cable connect directly to fan?

Sorry if you just answered this, but I didn't understand it.

 

[cameron]

The easiest non-technical solution is to buy one of these:

 

[FutureInterest]

I use these case fans:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1456370&CatId=494">http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1456370&CatId=494</a>

I found them to be a decent compromise of cost/noise/performance. They work quietly enough so that you have to put your hand in front of them to know they are blowing air and they push a decent amount of it. They're also quite durable as mine are covered in salt yet are quiet and work great :P.

I don't recommend using a PC powersource to power your fans since a 12vdc adapter does the job so much better. Look around your house I'm sure you'll find an old 12vdc that you don't need anymore... or can do without...

 

[seedless reefer]

To make the fans spin with your PC power supply all you need is a little dongle which you can buy anywhere.

Very simple and economical. I have a ton of supplies laying around and probably some of the dongles.


<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: blue;">Loren W.</span></span>

 

[cameron]

You can also use a piece of 16 guage and just jumper the right pins. If someone is interested, I will dig up the pics so you can DIY.

 

[frewl]

mitchelliii

The simplest thing is if you are taking the fan out of the power supply you are more then likely have just bare wires coming out of the fan with no connector. If you find an old 12 volt power brick you can just snip off the end and connect the wires from the fan to the ones from the 12 volt power brick. and if it doesn't start spinning just switch the wires around. I'm pretty sure that the fans will only spin in one direction and if they wires are connected wrong then it won't turn. Well that was the way it was when I was replacing the fan in my finnex T5 fixture with a CPU heat sink fan.

If you are still confused PM me and I'll send you my number and I can try to talk you through it or clarify what you are trying to do if I'm misunderstanding you.

I would post the info on the jumper on the ATX connector but I would feel bad if someone got the crap shocked out of them.

 

[dough]

Okay what is the quick solution? One of my hood fans went out last night. Would like to get it up and going as the tank was getting pretty warm yesterday.

Sam has Ice Cap fans for $39 buck. Much more than the ones above.

 

[wbholwell]

I'm about to order 4 of these:
http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=592-0260&SEARCH=&MPN=OA109AP%2D11%2D1TB&DESC=OA109AP%2D11%2D1TB&R=592%2D0260&sid=469EA98067F617F&tab=reviews#tab">http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=592-0260&SEARCH=&MPN=OA109AP%2D11%2D1TB&DESC=OA109AP%2D11%2D1TB&R=592%2D0260&sid=469EA98067F617F&tab=reviews#tab</a>

Lots of flow, quiet, and 15 bucks- no transformer needed.

 

[wbholwell]

BTW, let me know if anyone else would like to piggy-back on this order. They also have DC fans and other sizes.

 

[dsmitchell]

I use this to power my canopy fans:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049691&cp=&pg=2&sr=1&origkw=adaptaplug&kw=adaptaplug&parentPage=search">http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049691&cp=&pg=2&sr=1&origkw=adaptaplug&kw=adaptaplug&parentPage=search</a>

It is a "universal" power adapter with different "adaptaplugs" that can make it work with virtually any device. I use the "hobby" plug, which I have wired to the same type of connectors used by PC cooling fans.

You can set the voltage to affect the fan speeds (in the winter I use 9V instead of 12). And there are higher rated mA versions of this adapter if you want to power more fans (I'm powering two with this one).

Hope this helps,
David