where to get "pc fans"

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JackHerer

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I just bought a cabinet at Home Depot I intend to use for seed starting, clones, early veg, keeping a mom or two.

The cabinet is like any you would find in a kitchen, all white inside and outside and it measures 12" x 34" x 34" (length x width x height) on the inside. I want to make sure I have a good environment when I start grow #2 in maybe 10 days.

I am not totaly sure how to detach a adjustable fan and mount that, or how to plug in a pc fan which doesnt have the traditional power cord.

What are some options for fans? should the exhaust fan be larger? how do I plug in a "pc" fan? where can I get whatever you recommend?


*edit - right now Im only using the "top shelf" which I will use for everything except mothers eventually, they will go on the larger bottom shelf. Im only concerned with ventilation for a 10" x 34" x 12" area (approx. 3 cubic ft)
 
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somebody041

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420p said:
I'd recommend NewEgg.com
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i second that recommendation. newegg is gonna have the cheapest fans hands down. they also offer lots of info like decibel rating, cfm, rpm, etc. shipping is really cheap and sometimes free if you are buying enough.


you can power the fan by wiring a 12v powercord (make sure the V output is 12V, not less) or you can pick up a computer power supply from newegg and the fan will plug right into it.
 
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JackHerer

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cool, those sites all look good. here is a pic of my box, I have 3 24" T5 sunblasters 2500 lumens each, I plan to add 2 more.

I am a little worried that these fans might blow the heck outta the little seedlings Im gonna have on the top shelf, some of these fans are 40+ cfm and Im dealing with less than 3 cubic feet on that shelf, are these fans strong, cause I need just a little breeze for now??
 

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BloodShot420

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walmart has 4" fans for $5 - they are not pc fans, but they are small and have a metal wire around them... they move more air than a pc fan would also.
 
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Cola.collector

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I have a ton of power supply units and fans if you want them. I'll need you to pay for shipping, and I'll charge you VERY little for whatever you need. We can use any method you like. I'll understand if you don't trust me, but I have as much to lose as you if anonymity is compromised. Hell, if you live in New England, we can do a dead drop. :)
 
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JackHerer

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no thanks, Im cool.

So with the pics of the box I posted, are these 120mm fans gentle enough not to harm seedlings and new clones?

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