Desktop computer fan wiring?

[Rhinocook]

Hey question about using desktop computer fans for circulating air in a fermentation cabinet.

I don't have one yet so I can't even look at it to see if I can tell by looking at it, but can you run regular household current to it? 110v? or is there a transformer of sorts in a computer that steps it down for the fan?

as you can tell, electrical is not my thing really, other than simple wiring, so I was wondering if I can use these in my cabinet with no special wiring?

Thoughts form anyone that uses them would be great. Thanks

 

[Kingbogart]

In general the fan you're going to find for your computer is going to run on DC. The current coming from your wall is going to be AC. You've likely seen converters and not even known it, wall warts, also known as phone chargers are generally converting AC to DC.

The amount of power necessary to run your fan will vary based on the fan itself, this is a popular one used for stir plates, and needs about 3.5V-5.5v DC to operate.

Most fans in your computer run on a 12v DC source, but pull very little amps but no you cannot just plug one into your wall and expect it to work.

 

[Rhinocook]

In general the fan you're going to find for your computer is going to run on DC. The current coming from your wall is going to be AC. You've likely seen converters and not even known it, wall warts, also known as phone chargers are generally converting AC to DC.

The amount of power necessary to run your fan will vary based on the fan itself, this is a popular one used for stir plates, and needs about 3.5V-5.5v DC to operate.

Most fans in your computer run on a 12v DC source, but pull very little amps but no you cannot just plug one into your wall and expect it to work.

Right, I figured as much. Now to find a fan with the converter I guess.

 

[Brumateur]

You can either buy a 12v computer fan + 12V adaptor like this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/12V-2A-AC-11...ug-For-3528-5050-Strip-LED-New-/360720057887?
or 110 V fan like this one - http://www.ebay.ca/itm/per-Cooling-Fan-2PIN-80mm-AC-110V-Sleeve-Bearing-Cool-Case-/111257358462

 

[Rhinocook]

You can either buy a 12v computer fan + 12V adaptor like this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/12V-2A-AC-11...ug-For-3528-5050-Strip-LED-New-/360720057887?
or 110 V fan like this one - http://www.ebay.ca/itm/per-Cooling-Fan-2PIN-80mm-AC-110V-Sleeve-Bearing-Cool-Case-/111257358462

that's great! Thanks. So there is such a thing as a 110v computer fan! Thanks a lot for that. I will see if I can pick one up today!

 

[joshjv]

AC muffin fans are available.. but they cost more for sure!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES2DGOI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Personally, I'd much rather put 12v in a Ferm Chamber, Keezer, etc than 110v...