Using a fan in the canopy?

sandstorm1221 · 02/08/2008, 04:34 AM

Hey guys and gals,

I am looking to make my canopy soon for my bow 46. I have just about finished the stand. I want to incorporate at least one fan for air circulation in the hood. I was looking at taking apart a walmart mini fan (I have it sitting around anyway) and mounting it in the side of the canopy.

The only thing I am worried about is the salty air. As we know from exprience it doesn't matter how "salt proof" you make something, it will get in there some how. Would that be a good choice for a fan? It does move a good amount of air, but I am jus still worried about the salt factor.

I was also thinking of using a computer fan or fans. How has your luck been with them for those who use them?

Thank alot

Jim

Fish_wiz2 · 02/08/2008, 06:14 AM

Those walmart fans are too much use a PC fan because it is quiet and pulls mostly heat (too slow for the smell).

NirvanaFan · 02/08/2008, 07:36 AM

I've got an old pc fan hooked up to a cell phone charger. It's worked well for 6 months.

rbursek · 02/08/2008, 08:19 AM

check out Newark.com, you can get small fans that run on 110v ac. I run 2 of them in mine.
Bob

sandstorm1221 · 02/08/2008, 07:50 PM

Hey thanks guys for the input.

Jim

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 08:04 PM

Also try Radio Shack... they have the fans and the transformers.

Michael

minesinger · 02/08/2008, 08:04 PM

Here's my set up.

I have 4 fans (2 each side) with a speed control that pull air in and exhaust out the top.. they aren't visible from the side because of a 3/4" overhang for the vent.

I've only had them up and running for about 2 months....Over time I think the salt imact will be minimal because they pull fresh air in ... and don't push salt air out.

As of yet they don't show any salt damage.

02/08/2008, 04:34 AM	#1
sandstorm1221 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ephrata PA Posts: 93	Using a fan in the canopy? Hey guys and gals, I am looking to make my canopy soon for my bow 46. I have just about finished the stand. I want to incorporate at least one fan for air circulation in the hood. I was looking at taking apart a walmart mini fan (I have it sitting around anyway) and mounting it in the side of the canopy. The only thing I am worried about is the salty air. As we know from exprience it doesn't matter how "salt proof" you make something, it will get in there some how. Would that be a good choice for a fan? It does move a good amount of air, but I am jus still worried about the salt factor. I was also thinking of using a computer fan or fans. How has your luck been with them for those who use them? Thank alot Jim

02/08/2008, 06:14 AM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Those walmart fans are too much use a PC fan because it is quiet and pulls mostly heat (too slow for the smell). __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

02/08/2008, 08:04 PM	#6
mdbv25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MASS Posts: 62	Also try Radio Shack... they have the fans and the transformers. Michael __________________ No longer reefing... "Don't make a fish suffer because your wallet is light" Current Tank Info: None

02/08/2008, 07:36 AM	#3
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	I've got an old pc fan hooked up to a cell phone charger. It's worked well for 6 months.

02/08/2008, 08:19 AM	#4
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	check out Newark.com, you can get small fans that run on 110v ac. I run 2 of them in mine. Bob

02/08/2008, 07:50 PM	#5
sandstorm1221 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ephrata PA Posts: 93	Hey thanks guys for the input. Jim

02/08/2008, 08:04 PM	#7
minesinger Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 62	Here's my set up. I have 4 fans (2 each side) with a speed control that pull air in and exhaust out the top.. they aren't visible from the side because of a 3/4" overhang for the vent. I've only had them up and running for about 2 months....Over time I think the salt imact will be minimal because they pull fresh air in ... and don't push salt air out. As of yet they don't show any salt damage.