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Computer Fans
I am trying to figure out if I should use computer fans instead of the big, ugly, loud fans I use now to cool the heat from my lights.
I have no idea how much work it is to wire them up to a power supply, so I am curious about what that takes and also how expensive it would be. Are they worth it? Strong enough to really do much? I see them all the time on ebay...anyone recommend any of the ebay computer fans? Nice thing about them I guess is that they are already wired and come with legs. Just looking for general advice or comments. |
In the summer I used 2 computer fans from princess auto wired together. Total cost was under $15. Pointed each one between the surface of the tank and the bottom of a MH and had them on a timer to come on with the lights. Really helped to cut down the heat. Haven't had to use them this winter.
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Nutts GSP i could have shown you my lighting system while you where here today. Hmm maybe if you come back and buy the Naso or lawnmower or saddleback or clam i could show you :)
Cheers Bud..... JC. |
Your lights don't need cooling.
Is your tank over-heating? |
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Needs cooling for sure. |
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I might be able to get my brother to grab me a few since he works at a car parts shop. How easy were to to wire to a power supply? |
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I thought 20-22" off the water?
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Working on some pictures. I'll post them in a few minutes.
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I also went through the entire RC thread about the lumenbrights and mostly everyone found to get the best PAR and decent spread, 12" to the bottom of the reflector worked well (makes the bulb about 18" off the water). I know that article said 20" or so but as most people found in that thread, 20" was too high. |
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