Problem with CPU fans

[Chemdog226]

Ok, I had 2 12v cpu fans wired up to 12v adapters they ran good...for a while. I left to go work for 2 hours came back and the adaptes had melted. The fans still work though. I have no idea why they would do that, a heat issue, how long can u leave those fans on for? I need help cause that was my intake and exhaust, i have a big *** fan on them right now but its a little too much for them. Any input is really appriciated.

 

[louis]

Did you maybe cross wire them?

 

[Bubby]

What's the adapter from? Some are limited to really low amount of watts.. it should say the limit on the adapter.

I don't let anything run for 24/7, the equipment SHOULD last longer, since it has some time to cool down everyday.

 

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

Well we have been running ours 24/7 since they were purchased over a year ago and they are still running strong.

 

[Growdude]

What's the adapter from? Some are limited to really low amount of watts.. it should say the limit on the adapter.

I don't let anything run for 24/7, the equipment SHOULD last longer, since it has some time to cool down everyday.

Your power adapter was to small as Bubby said.

 

[Runbyhemp]

Yep, you need to match the fan with a suitable adaptor. As well as voltage amperage should match too.