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  1. Adverse

    Very basic question from a newb

    i used my dad's meter and with the load it read 13.6 i think. BTW i'm only running one fan now.
  2. Adverse

    Very basic question from a newb

    OK, here's the deal now: I have the fan hooked up to a 13.8V Regulated power source with a multi-resistor switch in the circuit. The thing is, on the lowest setting the fan still runs too fast. In addition to this, the fan stops intermittently only to restart when i touch the power source or...
  3. Adverse

    Very basic question from a newb

    If i could obtain a reliable meter or it turns out that mine is OK, could i use the train transformer?
  4. Adverse

    Very basic question from a newb

    How would i test my meter?? Should i just try to measure the voltage coming from my wall outlet?
  5. Adverse

    Very basic question from a newb

    Hey again, I found something i think will work for these fans. I have a Troller Transistorized "Autopulse Transpak 2.5". It is a transformer for a model train set. It has an output on the back that says "Variable DC 0-12V Track 1". However, when i use my meter to test the actual...
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    Looking for simple cheap timer circuit with few minute programming increments

    Thanks!
  7. Adverse

    Very basic question from a newb

    I'm in Atlantic Canada, so maybe i'll pick up a switch somewhere. So you say an ideal adapter would be a 10V 0.05A? Wouls this be available at Radio Shack? I'd prefer to buy independant, but maybe RS will have to do. What do you think about the ground situation?
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    Looking for simple cheap timer circuit with few minute programming increments

    I'm looking to find a timer circuit that can turn a fan on for around 5-10 min 3 times an hour. I've heard of 555 circuits, but really don't know where to start making one, or where to get the gizmos. I would just buy one from the store, but the smallest increments i could find was for a lamp...
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    Very basic question from a newb

    I'm going to be using the fans to ventilate a small greenhouse. There will be a fair amount of water near the work area due to the high humidity in the greenhouse, so i'm guessing i should ground the suckers, right? The adapter i am using is a Nokia cell phone adapter for charging the battery...
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    Very basic question from a newb

    Also, should i test the voltage of the adapter when plugged into the wall? From reading a few posts, its apparent that the Voltage is rarely what is written on the adapter. I don't want to burn the fan out. Would it be possible to add a variable resistor to control the rpm of the fan? The model...
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    Very basic question from a newb

    Thanks for the welcome btw! ;D
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    Very basic question from a newb

    Thanks for the quick response! However, upon closer inspection, the fan i have in my possession says 12v, it is a similar model to the one in the picture though. Where would attach the ground wire once confirmed? Also, when i use my mmeter, what will the ohms tell me? If i get a reading from...
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    Very basic question from a newb

    Sorry for asking this super-simple question, but i'm looking to hook up this computer fan to an AC adapter :http://www.aocusa.com/pview.php?g=PC%20Cooling&c=FANS%20(DC,%20AC,%205V)&sc=50/52%20mm%20DC&model=FAN-5510-S-3T-L It has 3 wires, however. red, yellow and black. It is a 12V...
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