T&T: 12v PC Fans

[Keith]

Shouldn't be a problem. I use a couple; one to move air from the freezer 
into the 'fridge side, another to ventilate the power distribution panel 
box. Both have run pretty much continuously for 5+ years.


Keith
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Holbrook" <john_r_holbrook@yahoo.com>



>I have installed a 12v fan from a PC inside a cabinet in my boat to help 
>shift air over the metal skin of a domestic fridge / freezer.
>
>  The first fan lasted 1 hour before failing and the 2nd about 2 hours 
> before failing. Luckily they are very cheap. Is there a problem using PC 
> fans connected directly to 12V source on a boat? Possibly when the 
> batteries are being charged the fan is getting closer to 14V.
>
>  Any solutions would be appreciated.