Wiring cooling fan to thermostat?

[DemmBalls]

Hey all,

I am working on my new wine cooler incubator and am working on installing the fan. The fan I will be using is a RadioShack 273-238 (4" cooling fan). The motor is 12V DC, 0.32A, and 3.84W. What all will I need to wire this to my Helix DBS1000?

Thank you!

[AGoldReptiles]

Just plug it into a socket and let it run 24/7. I dont think they will work hooked up to a Proportional t-sat anyway.

I Use a fan from Helix to cycle the air 24/7 and a Johnson Control T-Stat. Good luck.

Anthony

[DemmBalls]

Thanks.

Do you know if this 120VAC fan will work in an incubator? I have heard they get too hot? Any thoughts?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2102825

[Adam Chandler]

Please please please make sure you do NOT plug your 24v DC fan in a socket and let it run. You will not have a happy fan.

I have a 120v fan hooked up in my Red Bull incubator and I did have problems with it heating the incubator up, I eneded up have to run its power through a dimmer switch in order to cut down on its heat generation. I'd stick with the 12V if you can.

[Adam Chandler]

One more thing, if you are any good at wiring I'm pretty sure if you got something like this:http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-SUPPLIES-1...item45f7fb66ee you could wire the fan into that adapter and plug it in. I can't get a good look at the cut end in the picture but as long as it has separate leads in there it should be easy to wire to your fan.

*edit* I looked at a zoomed in picture and yes it does look like it has 2 seperate leads and should be easy to wire to a fan. I just ordered one so I can swap out my 120v AC fan for a 12v DC one.

[DemmBalls]

I have that exact same power supply from an old cell phone. I'll check to make sure that matches the specs on the fan.

Thanks!

[OhhWatALoser]

Thanks.

Do you know if this 120VAC fan will work in an incubator? I have heard they get too hot? Any thoughts?

voltage doesn't cause heat, wattage does.