canopy fans

mseepman · #1 01-14-2011, 11:13 PM

Go to a dollar store (that sells things that are more than a dollar) and they often carry variable voltage wall worts. Cut off the end that is on the wall wort where it plugs into things and wire it to the two wires coming off of the fans.

Here is a link to a "how to" for you.http://www.ehow.com/how_6127007_wire-computer-fan.html

Bloodasp · #2 01-14-2011, 11:55 PM

I would assume they are wired in parallel? Normally fans have a red and black wire. red goes to + and black goes to -. If you hook it up wrong it will just go on reverse direction if i am not mistaken. Any ac adapter higher than 0.42 amps should work just as long as it is 12 volts

mike31154 · #3 01-15-2011, 01:13 AM

Based on how this thread is going so far, I think it might be a good idea if you do this with someone on hand that has some experience with electricity. It's a little dicey trying to provide safe advice regarding the hookup of this nature without some photos & more details on how this rig looks at the moment, even if it is a low voltage DC job. Electrical tape is not the best way to connect wiring.

cwatkins · #4 01-15-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mike31154

Electrical tape is not the best way to connect wiring.

For sure. It really needs to be soldered. If you're not handy with that type of stuff, you may want to ask around.

mseepman · #5 01-15-2011, 02:53 AM

Mar connectors are also very safe.. I've used them on all my fan wiring jobs.

cwatkins · #6 01-15-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Mar connectors are also very safe.. I've used them on all my fan wiring jobs.

Even easier!