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Small CPU Fan on Eclipse


Chromis

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Do I need some kind of converter to use a computer CPU fan on my eclipse? Can I just wire it up to a plug and plug it in? The fan says 12V...

 

Any help?

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check radio shack or an equivalent should have little adapters (mini transformers) to step down the 110v to 12v. you'll have to strip the end wires though. i believe it's a direct splice but the diy forum will probably give you a better lead.

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i just took the old gamegear adapter, stripped the plug off, and used it because it carried the same rating....obviously you cant do that, but maybe a spark will go off in ur head. just trying to save money for more tanks lol

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A DC voltage adapter is what you need.

An adapter from a gamegear/megadrive/SNES may just work as well. :)

 

You cant just hook it up and plug it into the mains. Will blow up/burn etc.

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go any where and get one of those 5-6" clip on fans..its MUCH CHEAPER and EASIER!!! only $5-8 can get you one of those and they WILL keep your tank cool! messing around with a CPU fan is just too much trouble and will eventually cost you more..

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