Wiring a fan

[nurjrk]

Wanting to put a small 3" fan in my hood. Wondering how to wire it up. Heard some have used an old cell phone charger. Any opinions? Pictures always help me!
Thanks

[fishgate]

If it is a DC fan (computer case type) then go out and buy a DC converter (best buy, radio shack). Usually you can get a generic one that will let you change voltage and polarity to match what you want. What I would do it cut the end off and hardwire the leads directly to the fan leads. Use wirenuts and wrap in electrical tape when done.

[Fishnthecorner]

^yep^

[US27inKS]

I wired dual 120mm fans in my hood with a 12 volt radio shack power supply. Fans are rated at .38 amps each, power supply is rated at 1 amp. The radio shack power supply would run the fans, but not start them. I had to spin the fans, then power them up. I traded the radio shack power supply for an old monitor power supply. 12 volts and 3 amps. Works perfect.

[nurjrk]

Thanks