DIY Cooling Fan

[matthewbrian316]

Hey guys what would you suggest in DIY fans?
I'm thinking about building one with a speed controller and using high quality brushless fans Like Cofan or Mechatronics any inputs would be appreciated thanks!

 

[SchnitzelReef]

What are you trying to cool?


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[matthewbrian316]

I am actually Thinking about building two units one for the main tank and the sump and see how that works. But for now ill try and build one for the sump I wanted a speed controller so I can manage the noise if it gets too loud.

 

[gumbii]

15 dollar walmart fan, 20 dollar ebay temp controller from taiwan...

btw, i use those temp controllers for my incubators and seed mats... good stuff...

 

[matthewbrian316]

15 dollar walmart fan, 20 dollar ebay temp controller from taiwan...

btw, i use those temp controllers for my incubators and seed mats... good stuff...

Hey that sounds great I might try the temp controllers integrated I'm just
Really in the DIY mode so ill prolly use some brushless fans plus it will save me some space under the stand

 

[BeanMachine]

I've got a clip on fan that I would trade ya. Made by sunlight supply. After going LEDs for my DT and fuge lighting and I haven't been above 80 degrees... even when its hot.

 

[BeanMachine]

Hey that sounds great I might try the temp controllers integrated I'm just
Really in the DIY mode so ill prolly use some brushless fans plus it will save me some space under the stand

Sounds cool though, post some pics of your build if you do it.

 

[matthewbrian316]

I've got a clip on fan that I would trade ya. Made by sunlight supply. After going LEDs for my DT and fuge lighting and I haven't been above 80 degrees... even when its hot.

Thanks I might just take you on that if This build fails lol ... And which lights did you buy?

 

[matthewbrian316]

I'm thinking of using this one
Mechatronics G9232X

http://www.mechatronics.com/pdf/G9232.pdf

 

[BeanMachine]

Thanks I might just take you on that if This build fails lol ... And which lights did you buy?

I have the Maxspect Mazzarras.

 

[matthewbrian316]

Nice Im still using ATI T5's maybe I can try LED's in the future

 

[matthewbrian316]

Update I ordered some fans and some speed controllers .

Anyways while I wait
For the packages to arrive, How would you mount the fans since these are larger fans I think 2 fans should be sufficient for a 100 gal sump

 

[matthewbrian316]

Fans Ordered

Cofan F-925H12B - 92x25mm 54.06 CFM

Mechatronics F1238S12B 119mmx38mm 81 CFM

Mechatronics G9232 92mmx32mm 75 CFM

Comair RotronSprint 3.12 inches square 34 CFM

 

[matthewbrian316]

Done ! Its adjustable and so far works great ... I ordered too much fans ill probably try and do an LED build

 

[Flamehawk]

I have two toyo fans pulling air into my canopy

 

[matthewbrian316]

Cool how is that working out for yah?

 

[Flamehawk]

I like my toyo fans....been working without problem for past 5 plus years

 

[ngvu1]

So do you have a temperature controller or just plug the fan directly to the outlet? I built mine with a 16 buck temp controller from ebay. It works great, but a $24 temp controller is more flexible. My tank is not over 80F. I do have to top off every day though because the water evaporates too fast.

Done ! Its adjustable and so far works great ... I ordered too much fans ill probably try and do an LED build