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greenmaji · 10-20-2005, 12:17 AM

why do you need to keep the molex connection? wires connect to wires the connection inbetween is just that a connection same as soder or wire nuts.. and 12V [acronym:6a848d1c33="Direct current"]DC[/acronym:6a848d1c33] adapters are common as well... outlets..

noteworthy · 10-20-2005, 12:26 AM

Well for simplicity sake.. I guess I could whip out the ol electrical tape but I'm not really 'familiar' with putting 2 fans and a led hookup to an outlet. I'm very familiar with computer components tho. Such has throttling down fans to 7v by crossing the 12 with a 5 instead of 12 and 0

greenmaji · 10-20-2005, 02:21 AM

you can get full [acronym:a923ec7159="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:a923ec7159] (120 volt) fans.. to make your life easy..

you can get the little adapters that have a switch that selects diffent voltages.

you can also shop for diffent voltage fans if your going with computer components.

**BillyZ** · 10-20-2005, 11:51 AM

$16, 1.5 to 12 V adapter
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...Fid=273%2D1662

Or, as I suggest earlier, [acronym:4d7c138c8b="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:4d7c138c8b] fans:
$24.99
$19.99

noteworthy · 10-20-2005, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the link BillyZ

I just thought it was be easier to go with computer components.. I also could add the moonlights that cost 4 dollars from the xoxide forum. I could use multiple voltages with the moon lights to adjust brightness and control fans.

greenmaji · 10-21-2005, 05:24 AM

I didnt see that in your earlier post BillyZ.. great advice thought! :P
you can find higher CFM [acronym:398b1323ae="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:398b1323ae] fans then what is carried by radio shack online.. if that intrests you.. actually.. I havnt seen any lower voltage fans put out the 115+CFM that the 4" [acronym:398b1323ae="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:398b1323ae] ones can..
the thought of a [acronym:398b1323ae="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:398b1323ae] power suppy is just odd to me Im positive it would work. It just seems messy for this aplication.. [acronym:398b1323ae="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:398b1323ae]

10-20-2005, 11:51 AM	#34
BillyZ Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Western NY Posts: 3,622 Images: 6	$16, 1.5 to 12 V adapter http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...Fid=273%2D1662 Or, as I suggest earlier, [acronym:4d7c138c8b="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:4d7c138c8b] fans: $24.99 $19.99 __________________ Acronyms and Abbreviations

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10-20-2005, 12:17 AM	#31
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	why do you need to keep the molex connection? wires connect to wires the connection inbetween is just that a connection same as soder or wire nuts.. and 12V [acronym:6a848d1c33="Direct current"]DC[/acronym:6a848d1c33] adapters are common as well... outlets..

10-20-2005, 12:26 AM	#32
noteworthy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 359 Images: 14	Well for simplicity sake.. I guess I could whip out the ol electrical tape but I'm not really 'familiar' with putting 2 fans and a led hookup to an outlet. I'm very familiar with computer components tho. Such has throttling down fans to 7v by crossing the 12 with a 5 instead of 12 and 0

10-20-2005, 02:21 AM	#33
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	you can get full [acronym:a923ec7159="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:a923ec7159] (120 volt) fans.. to make your life easy.. you can get the little adapters that have a switch that selects diffent voltages. you can also shop for diffent voltage fans if your going with computer components.

10-20-2005, 05:56 PM	#35
noteworthy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 359 Images: 14	Thanks for the link BillyZ I just thought it was be easier to go with computer components.. I also could add the moonlights that cost 4 dollars from the xoxide forum. I could use multiple voltages with the moon lights to adjust brightness and control fans.

10-21-2005, 05:24 AM	#36
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	I didnt see that in your earlier post BillyZ.. great advice thought! :P you can find higher CFM [acronym:398b1323ae="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:398b1323ae] fans then what is carried by radio shack online.. if that intrests you.. actually.. I havnt seen any lower voltage fans put out the 115+CFM that the 4" [acronym:398b1323ae="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:398b1323ae] ones can.. the thought of a [acronym:398b1323ae="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:398b1323ae] power suppy is just odd to me Im positive it would work. It just seems messy for this aplication.. [acronym:398b1323ae="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:398b1323ae]