Just built this for a friend...

djbetterly · Jul 10, 2017

I don't usually flaunt things I build, but I like this one. A friend needed a fan, so I made this for him. Variable speed, 3000rpm fans.

If I'm in the wrong forum, sorry ;Sorry

Tuffyyyyy · Jul 10, 2017

We need to see this bad boy in action!

Flippers4pups · Jul 10, 2017

Nice!

Bdog4u2 · Jul 10, 2017

Does it fly?

Rufus’ goofs · Jul 10, 2017

Well, how about some more details and a material list?

Looks very nice, my friend.

djbetterly · Jul 10, 2017

Black plexi cut on my CNC machine, PWM controller for fans, two 120mm 3000rpm fans, 12v 2amp power supply and a power switch. I have Amazon links for most if anyone wants them.

jsker · Jul 10, 2017

Very cool,

Rufus’ goofs · Jul 10, 2017

djbetterly said:
Black plexi cut on my CNC machine, PWM controller for fans, two 120mm 3000rpm fans, 12v 2amp power supply and a power switch. I have Amazon links for most if anyone wants them.

I would especially like to see the link for the PSU. ;Shamefullyembarrased
I was planning on using a PC PSU with a jumper and a wall timer.

djbetterly · Jul 10, 2017

You don't need much to power these fans, this is what I use.

The fans only draw 0.4amps each at full power.

inShareplus 12V LED Strip Power Supply 2A 24W, Wall Mounted 12V Switching Power Supply, 110V to 12 Power Supply for LED Strip Light with 5.5/2.1 DC Female Barrel Connector to Screw Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GD4ZQRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wZ.yzbNAH68CK

Rufus’ goofs · Jul 10, 2017

Very cool.

I had only been planning on using the PC PSU, because I have everything for it already. Even the jumper from the manufacturer.

But I'm thinking about going this route instead. Saves a lot of space.

Thank you very much for sharing.
It's always fun to see what other have created.

djbetterly · Jul 10, 2017

Absolutely, always here to help anyone out.

mtraylor · Jul 10, 2017

Wow you made that from scratch. Well Done! Nice clean construction. In Which maner are they using the fan. Is it to hang over the sump?

BTW. The power button is a great touch to the design.

coris · Jul 10, 2017

Dude that's beautiful I want one! And as mtraylor said that power button is lit haha, I'm proud of ya... or maybe it's jealousy either way well done[emoji108]

djbetterly · Jul 10, 2017

Yup, lit power button and variable speed. I'll try and do a vid on my tank tomorrow.

new2mac · Jul 12, 2017

Would never guess it was DIY. Looks so professionally made if I may say so. Bravo!

Forsaken77 · Jul 12, 2017

djbetterly said:
I don't usually flaunt things I build, but I like this one. A friend needed a fan, so I made this for him. Variable speed, 3000rpm fans.

If I'm in the wrong forum, sorry ;Sorry

You should make a bunch and sell them on Amazon. I know you'd sell a bunch here. Being you have access to a CNC machine, which few people do, you have an advantage and could probably build them pretty fast. Very good quality looking. Much better than those Chines crappers that die in a week, lol.

Can it do forward and reverse? Or just one way?

Maacc · Jul 12, 2017

Looks good, nice work.

djbetterly · Jul 12, 2017

I could make a version that does forward and reverse, just not sure why you'd want reverse?

The CNC has come in very handy for fish stuff, it's an amazing machine!

djbetterly · Jul 12, 2017

Prior to having a chiller and a CNC machine, I made one of these with four 140mm fans using wood. It worked well but the wood didn't last long. Four 140mm fans could do some serious evaporative cooling...would make a heck of a desk fan as well.