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**Sthjrderfida** · 08-10-2009, 12:46 AM

I have a couple of tiny 12V computer fans that I want to rig up as BBQ pit stokers. How do I connect them to a common household outlet?

One of them is a small Dell, about 1.75" in diameter. It doesn't have any specs written on it. The other is about 3" and the specs read 12V .14A.

There's gotta be a way to wire a converter to one of these and make it work without frying it.

Please - help the ignorant - help me!

**Smittoh** · 08-10-2009, 01:02 AM

One hint.....NOT like this!

**egexgfczc** · 08-10-2009, 01:04 AM

**acneman** · 08-10-2009, 01:27 AM

Why stop with the fans?

**AgowlSown** · 08-10-2009, 01:29 AM

**EntectCelpelm** · 08-10-2009, 01:32 AM

And lastly...and hopefully leastly

**AccusaJalsBub** · 08-10-2009, 01:38 AM

**Tndfpcin** · 08-10-2009, 01:40 AM

**qikolax** · 08-10-2009, 01:41 AM

http://www.ecogeekliving.com/grill-fan.html

**N9NACzws** · 08-10-2009, 01:46 AM

I have a couple of tiny 12V computer fans that I want to rig up as BBQ pit stokers. How do I connect them to a common household outlet?

One of them is a small Dell, about 1.75" in diameter. It doesn't have any specs written on it. The other is about 3" and the specs read 12V .14A.

There's gotta be a way to wire a converter to one of these and make it work without frying it.

Please - help the ignorant - help me!

There isn't. That is a 12 volt Direct current device. Your wall plug is 115 volt alternating current. You would have to build a full wave rectifier and then a transformer to drop the voltage down from 115 volts to 12. That's what the power supply in a computer does for you. You'd have to build the same thing in order to use the fans. Whole lot cheaper just to buy some fans designed for AC/115 current.

**Agehoobionibe** · 08-10-2009, 01:49 AM

I ask because there is already a product on the market called http://rocksbarbque.com/"]The Stoker that utilizes a computer fan. And I own this thing. But I want one I can simply plug in without having to drag out the whole Stoker unit. And since I ended up with three wee 'puter fans from an old computer I dismantled, I figured I could make my own version.

So, would any of you electrical brainiacs (not the eclectical maniacs who've responded thus far...

) please help. I know it can be done.

**Snocioncilm** · 08-10-2009, 01:51 AM

There isn't. That is a 12 volt Direct current device. Your wall plug is 115 volt alternating current. You would have to build a full wave rectifier and then a transformer to drop the voltage down from 115 volts to 12. That's what the power supply in a computer does for you. You'd have to build the same thing in order to use the fans. Whole lot cheaper just to buy some fans designed for AC/115 current.

Well, fart! That answers that!

Thanks for your help. Need any computer fans?

**neerewed** · 08-10-2009, 02:54 AM

You could make one of these!!

**BrodiKennedy** · 08-10-2009, 02:55 AM

And since you used all the fans for that fantastic outfit to go with your pedi.....here!

**Blelidupgerie** · 08-10-2009, 02:56 AM

I am affraid to ask...but WHAT is that? What are those wires coming from his underwear/loin cloth?

**rockboyzaza** · 08-10-2009, 02:58 AM

I am affraid to ask...but WHAT is that? What are those wires coming from his underwear/loin cloth?

Well DUH!!! It is his water bottle used for further cooling ability. Who wouldn't know that??

**MarlboroCig** · 08-10-2009, 03:09 AM

What are those wires coming from his underwear/loin cloth?

The reason for his smile?!

**TornadoPD** · 08-10-2009, 03:32 AM

Where there's a will there's...ummm...whatever....

**andrekuper** · 08-10-2009, 03:35 AM

**Zvmwissq** · 08-11-2009, 02:45 AM

Lookie what I found - they make-em A/C:

http://www.coolerguys.com/ac120vfans.html

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N9NACzws Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	I have a couple of tiny 12V computer fans that I want to rig up as BBQ pit stokers. How do I connect them to a common household outlet? One of them is a small Dell, about 1.75" in diameter. It doesn't have any specs written on it. The other is about 3" and the specs read 12V .14A. There's gotta be a way to wire a converter to one of these and make it work without frying it. Please - help the ignorant - help me! There isn't. That is a 12 volt Direct current device. Your wall plug is 115 volt alternating current. You would have to build a full wave rectifier and then a transformer to drop the voltage down from 115 volts to 12. That's what the power supply in a computer does for you. You'd have to build the same thing in order to use the fans. Whole lot cheaper just to buy some fans designed for AC/115 current. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Agehoobionibe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	I ask because there is already a product on the market called http://rocksbarbque.com/"]The Stoker that utilizes a computer fan. And I own this thing. But I want one I can simply plug in without having to drag out the whole Stoker unit. And since I ended up with three wee 'puter fans from an old computer I dismantled, I figured I could make my own version. So, would any of you electrical brainiacs (not the eclectical maniacs who've responded thus far... ) please help. I know it can be done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Snocioncilm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	There isn't. That is a 12 volt Direct current device. Your wall plug is 115 volt alternating current. You would have to build a full wave rectifier and then a transformer to drop the voltage down from 115 volts to 12. That's what the power supply in a computer does for you. You'd have to build the same thing in order to use the fans. Whole lot cheaper just to buy some fans designed for AC/115 current. Well, fart! That answers that! Thanks for your help. Need any computer fans? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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