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Pompeygrow

Pompeygrow

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so what you boys got growing at min just had an exo down and sold was thing if to pop a few jakes dream or give the exo another run
 
StonerCol

StonerCol

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Alright chaps, how's it going?
I'm after a bit of advice for a veg cab I'm putting together.
The plan is to have it in my bedroom in an alcove that is 4ft x 2ft and the cab will be 4ft high. I'm looking at 2 silent pc fans that will move 31 cfm, so more than enough. What I don't know is the best way to power these fans which are 12V DC and 0.16A. I'd like to have them both running off the one plug rather than each having its' own. Any electrical guys who can help me please?

Cheers in advance for any help!

:peace: :joint: (:
 
StonerCol

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coreywebster said:
@StonerCol Phone chargers work. But I use universal power adapters which have a voltage switch on them.
These are not the same but very similar to what I use. Possibly not a perfect match but have run the same ones for years without any issues.
http://www.wilko.com/computer-accessories/connect-it-dc-power-adaptor-600ma-regulated/invt/0143939?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9YKGhe-L1gIVg7ftCh0CaQDVEAQYBCABEgLmZvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Cheers for the input man! My issue is that I know fuck all about electrics so don't know how to make sure I've got the correct item!
These are the fans:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arctic-F8-80mm-2000RPM-Silent-High-Performance-PC-3-Pin-Case-Cooling-Fan-/181745631675?hash=item2a50e241bb:g:IvgAAOSw3xJVVQTk

Edit: What I also meant to add is that the fans have 3 pins but chargers/converters seem to have 2 and I have no clue how to connect them up!
 
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coreywebster

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StonerCol said:
Cheers for the input man! My issue is that I know fuck all about electrics so don't know how to make sure I've got the correct item!
These are the fans:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arctic-F8-80mm-2000RPM-Silent-High-Performance-PC-3-Pin-Case-Cooling-Fan-/181745631675?hash=item2a50e241bb:g:IvgAAOSw3xJVVQTk
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I use the artic F12s. I'm not much of an electrician myself. I know they work though, my adapter is 12v and the fans are 12 volt but the amperes may not be a perfect match. I have ran two on one power supply before. I think to do it properly you would be better asking the led guys since they are use to matching fans to drivers. What I have was done pre learning about drivers and cobs ect. I'm sure its not the best way to run these fans, but it was a cheap way to do it and they haven't packed in on me yet.


https://www.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/2i9jt9/wiring_multiple_pc_fans_into_single_wall_adapter/



There are lots of threads about powering pc fans with ac-dc adapters.
 
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StonerCol

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coreywebster said:
I use the artic F12s. I'm not much of an electrician myself. I know they work though, my adapter is 12v and the fans are 12 volt but the amperes may not be a perfect match. I have ran two on one power supply before. I think to do it properly you would be better asking the led guys since they are use to matching fans to drivers. What I have was done pre learning about drivers and cobs ect. I'm sure its not the best way to run these fans, but it was a cheap way to do it and they haven't packed in on me yet.


https://www.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/2i9jt9/wiring_multiple_pc_fans_into_single_wall_adapter/



There are lots of threads about powering pc fans with ac-dc adapters.
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Cheers mate I'll have a search and ask around. (:
 
StonerCol

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@coreywebster thanks for your help mate. All sorted. Now I know how to do it and what I need to buy so full steam ahead with my 1st ever veg cab :D
Getting timber from Homebase and prolly everything else off eBay so should be done in 3-4 days. I'll stick some pics up on my thread when done.
I'm thinking of using blackout material on a wooden frame and mylar on the inside. Hopefully it'll do a job. :)
 
coreywebster

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StonerCol said:
@coreywebster thanks for your help mate. All sorted. Now I know how to do it and what I need to buy so full steam ahead with my 1st ever veg cab :D
Getting timber from Homebase and prolly everything else off eBay so should be done in 3-4 days. I'll stick some pics up on my thread when done.
I'm thinking of using blackout material on a wooden frame and mylar on the inside. Hopefully it'll do a job. :)
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No worries Col.
One of my mates uses black out material. It works very well. Its not expensive either. :bigjoint:
 
The Yorkshireman

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StonerCol said:
I'm looking at 2 silent pc fans that will move 31 cfm, so more than enough. What I don't know is the best way to power these fans which are 12V DC and 0.16A.
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..............:roll:


You've answered your own question, the best way to power PC fans is with exactly what they were designed to be powered with.........a PC PSU.

£16 on ebay for a brand new 400w delivered (you won't really get a new one with less wattage than that and second hand ones with less power will be around £10 anyway), power all the PC fans you'll ever need with that.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACE-400W-Grey-PSU-12cm-Fan-SATA-24-Pin-Model-400W-In-Colour-Grey-/272264156960?epid=1407576149&hash=item3f64355720:g:5RwAAOSwMNxXU1Hn
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StonerCol

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The Yorkshireman said:
..............:roll:


You've answered your own question, the best way to power PC fans is with exactly what they were designed to be powered with.........a PC PSU.

£16 on ebay for a brand new 400w delivered (you won't really get a new one with less wattage than that and second hand ones with less power will be around £10 anyway), power all the PC fans you'll ever need with that.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACE-400W-Grey-PSU-12cm-Fan-SATA-24-Pin-Model-400W-In-Colour-Grey-/272264156960?epid=1407576149&hash=item3f64355720:g:5RwAAOSwMNxXU1Hn
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Fucking awesome man! Thanks a lot for the info. It did cross my mind very briefly to do it the way you suggest but wasn't sure what exactly I needed to buy, so I went looking for a solution that would be more difficult!
Cheers mate, much appreciated.
:peace: :bigjoint:

P.S. Please tell me that as a Yorkie you are into cricket? :D
 
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