Stupid fan wiring...

[babnika]

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

[Myka]

Originally Posted by WarDog

This is assuming your fan came with a 3 to 4 pin molex connector.

The second picture shows the power supply with a 4 pin molex. This is what I used for my fan in the stand. The LED's on the fan went kaput about 2 months after install, lol.

Yeah, the LEDs aren't waterproof, so I'm thinking they might not last long. I was also thinking that I could probably put a dab of silicone on them to help longevity.

My fan came with a 3-pin apx to 4-pin Molex connector, but if I use the 4-pin only 2 of the wires go into it and then there is another 3-pin separate with the third wire in it. Does that make sense or do you need a pic?

Originally Posted by babnika

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

I did see the Cooler Guys apx power supply, but it's like $60! I don't think any of the ones in the linked page will work though.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

If you want to run your fan simply a plug and play switch or a timer on/off why not get a cheap converter and have it wired directly to your - and + ends of the fan,..voila.
I have mine similar on a timer running of a AC/DC converter for the last 2 years with no issues.
You need something like the link below.
Ebay AC/DC converter

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

I soldered mine directly as long as you can figure out witch end is your - and + as the 3rd wire from the fan is really not needed

[Myka]

Originally Posted by eli@fijireefrock.com

why not get a cheap converter and have it wired directly to your - and + ends of the fan,..voila.

Ya, but I don't know what to do with the third wire. I was just hoping I could find something plug and play.

Originally Posted by eli@fijireefrock.com

I soldered mine directly as long as you can figure out witch end is your - and + as the 3rd wire from the fan is really not needed

Isn't the third wire the LEDs? Or is the third wire for speed control?

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

3rd wire is speed control..in my case I simply cut it out as not using it at all.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by eli@fijireefrock.com

3rd wire is speed control..in my case I simply cut it out as not using it at all.

Ok, I'll pick up a 12V 1400 mA ac adapter and wire it in. Hopefully the LEDs light up. It's not plug and play, but it's easier than I thought it would be.