Heat buildup causing problems

[Poorman]

I need a small AC fan for the back of my hood, doesn't have to be real big at all , just something to move a little air. I didn't have a heat problem when I ran this lighting setup before, but the girlfriend likes the apartment at 75F plus.

 

Any suggestions on a fan?

[Sahin]

Hi. A 3inch PC fan stuck on the top of the hood to draw hot air out will really help. I use it on my current hood and it works perfectly. Without it the temp would run into 86F and above. Now its kept at about 78-80F

 

All I did was get a PC fan which costs about £4 and a small variable power adpater (DC) set it the same voltage as the fan and problem solved. Cost me less than £10.

 

Now I did read your post and see that you wanted an AC. I think its easier and cheaper using the DC PC fan.

 

Or else you just need to look in hardware store or equivalent and find a small AC fan and aim that at the rear of the hood setup same timer to turn on/off along with lights. Of course you may or may not find this practical.

 

Well, hope that helps somewhat.

[jdsabin1]

This has always confused me a little. I have a hood over my nano. Would I install a fan to blow air TOWARDS/OVER the water itself to cool it, or would I direct the air AWAY/OUT from the water and tank itself?

 

Thanks for clarifying....