So I have three 12v 0.2A 3 pin fans. I have a 100-240V 0.8A to 12v 2A DC wall adapter.
First of all, does it matter that my fans are 0.2A and the adapter 2A? I personally don't think so but I'm not too sure.
Second of all, voltage splits when connecting the fans in series. This would mean that all the fans would only get 4v. So, I'd have to connect the fans parralel, is this correct?
12V 2A is o.k. Fans, like most other things, will just take from it what they need.
Yes you will connect in parallel so all fans get 12V. The current will add up so 3 x 0.2A fans will take a total of 0.6A.
Steve
slipstick:
12V 2A is o.k. Fans, like most other things, will just take from it what they need.Yes you will connect in parallel so all fans get 12V. The current will add up so 3 x 0.2A fans will take a total of 0.6A.
Thank you once again Steve!
Would each fan get 4v in series??
No, probably not, they are not resistors, one might hog all the voltage, or strange oscillations might
happen, this is definitely not what a 12V fan is designed for!
LandonW:
Would each fan get 4v in series??
Possibly not exactly but they very definitely wouldn't each get 12V.
Steve
MarkT:
No, probably not, they are not resistors, one might hog all the voltage, or strange oscillations might
happen, this is definitely not what a 12V fan is designed for!
yes, I know. I just felt like being a smart @$$
MarkT:
No, probably not, they are not resistors, one might hog all the voltage, or strange oscillations might
happen, this is definitely not what a 12V fan is designed for!
Ooh...sounds like a cool chaos machine!