How do I connect case fan directly to outlet?

[Are-Oh-Bee]

I don't even know if this can be done...

Is there a way I can directly connect a case fan (2 wires) to an outlet cord?

[Telexen]

those fans run on DC power...a cord would provide AC power...even if there is an adapter...its' EXTREME overkill.

[OuTpaTienT]

You can only do it if it's an AC fan.

Why can't you just connect it to your computer's power supply?

[Are-Oh-Bee]

I am Actually trying to "low-cost" my way through a duct exhaust project\test. I have three of them laying around and a couple feet of ducting so... Why not?

(The answer to the why not is what I guess I am here for)

[Omardeth]

Originally posted by Are-Oh-Bee
I am Actually trying to "low-cost" my way through a duct exhaust project\test. I have three of them laying around and a couple feet of ducting so... Why not?

(The answer to the why not is what I guess I am here for)

low cost ? case fans are like 1-5$ each i don't understand ?

[Are-Oh-Bee]

I already have the fans and ducting. Now all I need is a way other than the computer to power the fans.

[JPMiller]

Another option is to run a secondary power supply independant of the computer...or if you have space, inside of it...not hard to do and you can use any old cheap or low powered PSU to do it!
If your interested I can give you any info. you need to do it easily.

[Redwolf]

Radioshack I know sells 120volt fans for pretty cheap.

For your fans, you don't have to have a computer PS to give power to them. If it provides 12 volts, and isn't high amperage, then it will run the fans just fine. If your fans have a blue wire, just clip it off, it's for fan monitors.

[Are-Oh-Bee]

Sounds easy enough...

And I should be able to run all the fans... If not I can link them to the same wire right??

Is somthing burning>>

[Omardeth]

well if they are case fans u need dc power like the others said . get a cheap power supply to run them . you will have to "trick" it to make it work because it isn't pluged into a motherboard . or a converter to convert ac to dc but they would cost alot more than just hooking them up to your exsisting ps or another . a at power supply from an old system will work fine and you can get them for next to nothing i bet at local comp shop . for free even or a dollar .