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Old 11-07-2012, 05:35 PM   #1
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Default Fan in Freezer fire hazard

Looking to put this in my 7cb ft freezer. As you can see it has a plug preinstalled.

http://www.amazon.com/Mechatronics-60x60x30mm-Power-Cord-UF60D12/dp/B000H27GJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352313145&sr=8-1&keywords=Mechatronics+60x60x30mm+AC+Fan+w%2F+36% 22+Power+Cord

My questions is, would you be worried about any type of fire hazard with this ? I am not an electrical guru and just want to make sure I am ok on this? as there can be some moisture in my freezer even tho I do have the evadry dehumidifier in..

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Why would you use a $17 115 VAC fan in those conditions when you can use a $2-$3 12 VDC fan and not worry about it. Just about any 12 VDC used CPU/PC fan will move 10 cu ft, you can usually get them free from just about anybody that uses a computer (I've got 3-4 at least).

The 12 VDC power supplys are pretty cheap if you don't already have one in your home; just about any 9-12 VDC supply will work. These are known as "wall worts".

Here's an example of cheap DC fans: http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?SortBy=price&keyword=EBFD&catname=electri c&PAGELEN=10000&PageNo=1

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I don't see a problem using a 110V fan in the keezer (properly mounted away from liquids of course). All the big kegerator companies use them in the Beverage Air, Superior, True, etc. products.
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It doesn't say if it's a constant duty cycle (should be, it's made for cooling home stereo systems, etc). That would be the only thing I would be hesitant about... make sure it's rated constant duty.
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Thanks to all btw what is constant duty?
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Thanks to all btw what is constant duty?
Rated to run all the time. Some small motors are rated for intermittent use, others for constant.
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