How would I wire these 12v fans in series.
CommanderDave Member Messages 41 Reaction score 1 Points 8 Location Western Iowa Nov 17, 2023 #1 How would I wire these 12v fans in series.
Reach4 Well-Known Member Messages 39,283 Reaction score 4,541 Points 113 Location IL Nov 17, 2023 #2 With 12 volt fans and 12 volt battery, normally you would want the fans to be wired in parallel. I presume these 12 volt fans take DC and the polarity matters.
With 12 volt fans and 12 volt battery, normally you would want the fans to be wired in parallel. I presume these 12 volt fans take DC and the polarity matters.
CommanderDave Member Messages 41 Reaction score 1 Points 8 Location Western Iowa Nov 17, 2023 #3 Yes. Each fan has a red and black wire.
CommanderDave Member Messages 41 Reaction score 1 Points 8 Location Western Iowa Nov 18, 2023 #4 Would this work?
Reach4 Well-Known Member Messages 39,283 Reaction score 4,541 Points 113 Location IL Nov 18, 2023 #5 I doubt it. You are putting the two fans in series. With black and white wires, I wonder if this is a DC fan or AC fan.
I doubt it. You are putting the two fans in series. With black and white wires, I wonder if this is a DC fan or AC fan.
LLigetfa DIYer, not in the trades Messages 7,523 Reaction score 593 Points 113 Location NW Ontario, Canada Nov 18, 2023 #6 CommanderDave said: Would this work? Click to expand... If the two fans are identical, they would divide the voltage equally and run at a much lower speed if they will run at all on 6V. Why do you want to run them in series rather than in parallel?
CommanderDave said: Would this work? Click to expand... If the two fans are identical, they would divide the voltage equally and run at a much lower speed if they will run at all on 6V. Why do you want to run them in series rather than in parallel?