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Old 01-14-2004, 09:14 AM   #1
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Powering two 92mm's with one ac/dc adapter possible?

I have two 92mm fans that I want to use at the exhaust for my 45G tall tank. Is there a way to have them be powered by a single ac/dc adapter.. also what voltage will make decently quiet? thanks!

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Old 01-14-2004, 09:19 AM   #2
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if the fans are designed to run on 12vdc, then you could easily run them on 6-7vdc. or use a potentiometer to vary the voltage until its quiet enough that you cant hear it or it doesnt bother you.

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sorry forgot about the other part
as far as powering them from the same transformer, power draw for that would be in amps or more likely milliamps.

this adapter:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...Fid=273%2D1667
will power 4 of these:
http://www.xoxide.com/92sunbalbear.html
at 12vdc for ~200cfm
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Old 01-14-2004, 09:45 AM   #3
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thanks centurion, how would I soder this set up? (two fans and one ac/dc adapter)
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wire it up in parallel. solder all three black wires together and all three red wires together.
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awesome thanks!
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