Installing a PC Fan in a box

[LordThing]

I know this is not exactly pc tech, but I have a problem. Our new entertainment center (purchased by the woman) is this massive wooden towers. All of our AV equipment fits in one tower and the CDs are in another. With the door closed, the temperature inside the tower rises very quickly.

I would like to do a "rack mod" to the tower by installing a case fan with grill in the upper back of both stands to help exhaust the bad heat. Is there any way I can rig a standard extension cord to serve my purpose without having to regulate it through a PC power supply? What I would like to do is run power to it and maybe a small accent light to make it all look pretty. Any Suggestions?

 

[mrzed]

What you need is an 110V AC fan. Ask at a decent building supply/hardware store. There should be lots to choose from.

Why go to all the trouble to put a DC fan in there. Make it easy on yourself.

edit: Just realised I assumed your location. Get a fan of whatever voltage you get from the wall, then you can just wire it into an extension cord like you wish.

 

[GiZzO]

or you could use a AC to DC 12V wall wart, something maybe 2 amps. That way you have a bigger selection of DC fans to choose from, or use what you currently have left over for your computer.
Cost about $20 to $2 depending where you shop.

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