A couple specific questions about fans

SDguy · 03/10/2006, 08:23 PM

What do you guys think about these:

http://www.pctoys.com/840556001058.html

And why is this one so much cheaper? Specs look the same:

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-b..._W_SCREEN_.html

If it's about "you get what you pay for" I'll be happy to get the pricier ones. But if they both crap out after a year, I'll just get the cheaper ones.

Also, where do I get the connectors like the icecap fans have? You know, the plug and socket connecting the DC fan to the AC adapter? I'd look it up on google myself, but I don't even know what they are called.

Thanks for any help.

xrunner1234 · 03/10/2006, 10:35 PM

Link does not work

SDguy · 03/10/2006, 11:28 PM

how about now:

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...W_SCREEN_.html

xrunner1234 · 03/11/2006, 12:18 AM

Not too bad for $5. Read the reviews on the site.
I just think that the Panasonic fan is just priced high on that site.

SDguy · 03/11/2006, 08:18 AM

50,000 hours seems like average, so I'm OK with that. Any suggestions on where to get the little connector plugs and AC adaptor? I know you're supposed to get one rated for twice the amps listed on the fan, is this correct? Sorry, I am not electrically inclined

orlenz · 03/11/2006, 09:48 AM

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...NSFORMER_.html

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...ID_CO-AX_.html

SDguy · 03/11/2006, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by orlenz
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...NSFORMER_.html

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...ID_CO-AX_.html

xrunner and orlenz, thanks very much for the help

RTaylor · 03/11/2006, 03:52 PM

Just so you know 49db is pretty loud for a fan.

Try OA172AN-22-2TB @ Orionfans.com.

A little more money, but they run on 120v and mine have ran perfectly for over three years. Mine are the 119 series.

SDguy · 03/11/2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RTaylor
Just so you know 49db is pretty loud for a fan.

Try OA172AN-22-2TB @ Orionfans.com.

A little more money, but they run on 120v and mine have ran perfectly for over three years. Mine are the 119 series.

Actually, those orions at 130CFM are at 46db, so they're pretty much equal. Thanks for the info though. At 5 bucks a pop for the ones I got, no worries if I do have to replace them more than every three years.

RTaylor · 03/11/2006, 08:24 PM

Try OA172AN-22-2TB @ Orionfans.com.
These ones are 170cfm @ 35db

They didn't have these ones when I got mine. I use the 74cfm 28db.

SDguy · 03/11/2006, 09:38 PM

uh oh, now we're up to $38 each. I ordered 2 fans, two transformers, and connectors for $20. We'll see how they do....if they crap out in 6 months, I'll switch to orions. Thanks for all the help.

03/10/2006, 08:23 PM	#1
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	A couple specific questions about fans What do you guys think about these: http://www.pctoys.com/840556001058.html And why is this one so much cheaper? Specs look the same: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-b..._W_SCREEN_.html If it's about "you get what you pay for" I'll be happy to get the pricier ones. But if they both crap out after a year, I'll just get the cheaper ones. Also, where do I get the connectors like the icecap fans have? You know, the plug and socket connecting the DC fan to the AC adapter? I'd look it up on google myself, but I don't even know what they are called. Thanks for any help. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

03/10/2006, 11:28 PM	#3
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	how about now: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...W_SCREEN_.html __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

03/11/2006, 08:18 AM	#5
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	50,000 hours seems like average, so I'm OK with that. Any suggestions on where to get the little connector plugs and AC adaptor? I know you're supposed to get one rated for twice the amps listed on the fan, is this correct? Sorry, I am not electrically inclined __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

03/11/2006, 03:52 PM	#8
RTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Valley, UT Posts: 111	Just so you know 49db is pretty loud for a fan. Try OA172AN-22-2TB @ Orionfans.com. A little more money, but they run on 120v and mine have ran perfectly for over three years. Mine are the 119 series. __________________ RT Current Tank Info: 90g Glass,90g DIYsump/ref.,2x175w13000k MH,220w VHO Actinic,38w pink T5 Helios,MAK-4 return,Iwaki 30RLXT CLw/2 SS,DIY skimmer w/Mazzei & MAG9.5, 100mg Ozone

03/11/2006, 08:24 PM	#10
RTaylor Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Valley, UT Posts: 111	Try OA172AN-22-2TB @ Orionfans.com. These ones are 170cfm @ 35db They didn't have these ones when I got mine. I use the 74cfm 28db. __________________ RT Current Tank Info: 90g Glass,90g DIYsump/ref.,2x175w13000k MH,220w VHO Actinic,38w pink T5 Helios,MAK-4 return,Iwaki 30RLXT CLw/2 SS,DIY skimmer w/Mazzei & MAG9.5, 100mg Ozone

03/10/2006, 10:35 PM	#2
xrunner1234 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 618	Link does not work

03/11/2006, 12:18 AM	#4
xrunner1234 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 618	Not too bad for $5. Read the reviews on the site. I just think that the Panasonic fan is just priced high on that site.

03/11/2006, 09:48 AM	#6
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03/11/2006, 09:38 PM	#11
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	uh oh, now we're up to $38 each. I ordered 2 fans, two transformers, and connectors for $20. We'll see how they do....if they crap out in 6 months, I'll switch to orions. Thanks for all the help. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.