Keezer Fan - Will this work??

[Brulosopher]

Any help is very much appreciated, as I would like to get this all purchased tonight.

First off, I'm not really a "computer guy," so I don't have access to cheap/free fans... and I'm fine paying for one since they're not that expensive. I am just finishing my keezer build and I want to make sure the air recirculates.

First question: will THIS FAN work?

If so, do I need to use an old cell phone charger to make it work, or can I go AC? Also, will one fan do the trick for a 14.8 cu. ft. keezer?

Thank you!!

 

[sj_engr]

I believe most phone adapters are 5v out. You would want to find a 12V 350mA output. But should work well.

 

[Brulosopher]

I believe most phone adapters are 5v out. You would want to find a 12V 350mA output. But should work well.

I've actually got an output I bought at Best Buy awhile back that has multiple settings... will this work?

 

[day_trippr]

I've actually got an output I bought at Best Buy awhile back that has multiple settings... will this work?

If one of the settings is for 12V, then yes, that will work. I have a wall wart type of DC power pack that has settings for 5V, 7.5V, 9V, and 12V, that I use to power the 12V fans in my keezer. Probably similar to what you have...

Cheers!

 

[Brulosopher]

If one of the settings is for 12V, then yes, that will work. I have a wall wart type of DC power pack that has settings for 5V, 7.5V, 9V, and 12V, that I use to power the 12V fans in my keezer. Probably similar to what you have...

Cheers!

I've done some research and it appears anything up to 12V will work fine, just run the fan slower. Am I way off on this?

 

[day_trippr]

I've done some research and it appears anything up to 12V will work fine, just run the fan slower. Am I way off on this?

Pretty much any 12 volt DC "computer fan" will spin up at 7.5 volts, and some will work down to 5 volts. But I'd run the fan that was linked at a full 12V in a 15 cubic foot keezer. It only spins at around 2K rpm at 12V, and I've used that type of fan in actual computer cases and they're pretty quiet at full speed...

Cheers!

 

[Brulosopher]

Pretty much any 12 volt DC "computer fan" will spin up at 7.5 volts, and some will work down to 5 volts. But I'd run the fan that was linked at a full 12V in a 15 cubic foot keezer. It only spins at around 2K rpm at 12V, and I've used that type of fan in actual computer cases and they're pretty quiet at full speed...

Cheers!

Thanks, I'll do just that. I can't imagine it'll be an issue, but if I leave the fan on always, will it increase my energy bill?

 

[trent_77590]

I just bought this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180956469879?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[ChuckO]

Thanks, I'll do just that. I can't imagine it'll be an issue, but if I leave the fan on always, will it increase my energy bill?

Of course it will increase your energy bill. I just looked at a fan in my keezer for it's power draw and calculate:

.2 watts
x 24 hours x 365 days x $.14/1000watt-hrs = $.24528 for the year

Of course mine's a 120v AC fan, so YMMV

Looks as if you have a good choice in a quiet fan.

 

[bluestang50]

I am using two of these to supply cold air to my coffin. No need for special adapters as it is 120v ac.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102825

 

[Brulosopher]

Thanks all! I bought the fan and will use a wall wart to get power to it.

 

[Brulosopher]

The fan works GREAT!!!!