pc fans

[chadderz]

what the best and safest way to wire up 2 pc fans? diagrams wud be great cheers

[mellowed]

There is a sticky in the novice section so have a read of that mate.

[GBK]

Depends if you want to controll the output of each fan,Im currently running 4 computer fans all individually controlled by a 4-channel fan controller using one 12v adaptor,Or you could use one 12v adaptor for each fan with out a controller but you would have no controll over the speed.I would suggest getting a controller,Cost as little as £2 of flea bay.I have pictures of my pc grow case in my album.

[Winstun]

You need a 12v DC power supply like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4PIN-MOLEX-SATA-HDD-Bluray-12V-5V-DC-AC-Power-Supply-/350346820655
If your PC fans already have the 'Molex' type connection on them its pretty much plug and play really, and also you can buy a splitter which will split two ways to two fans.

Here is a diagram of the molex plug

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Most PC fans will only use the 12V side which is the yellow cable, hope this helps

PS make sure any joints that you make are sturdy (soldered if possible) and also taped up well as you do not want them to short out or anything.

[tap1966]

When I did this to take heat away from the bulb I wired up pc fans using a phone charger, as the wires makes no difference wot way to comebt them, hope this helps and phone charger r 12 volt same as pc fan

[welshwizzard]

When I did this to take heat away from the bulb I wired up pc fans using a phone charger, as the wires makes no difference wot way to comebt them, hope this helps and phone charger r 12 volt same as pc fan
phone chargers put out less than 12 v..dont work.

[C 2 the J]

Dude id just get one of the multi volt chargers and a couple cable connectors, dont use insulation/electrical tape coz 1- it cant melt 2- the stickness goes and dries up with the heat, also just check the amps max on the charger & make sure the amount othe fans require doesnt exceed that, youll be fine m8.

[WeedWarrior]

Hi, Chadders im not sure how you want to wire them up exactly but i drew up a rough diagram awhile ago. See if this helps:

https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/2640/medium/Wiring_light_fixtures_.jpg

On the diagram it shows light fixtures but its basicly the same for fans, Just make sure your 12v dc/ac has enough amps to run the fans you require.

[chadderz]

Hi, Chadders im not sure how you want to wire them up exactly but i drew up a rough diagram awhile ago. See if this helps:

https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/2640/medium/Wiring_light_fixtures_.jpg

On the diagram it shows light fixtures but its basicly the same for fans, Just make sure your 12v dc/ac has enough amps to run the fans you require.

couldnt open pics mate