solar panel to run small fan: wonder if this would run a small 12 volt fan ?
811108
I have a 8 inch battery powered fan that takes 6 watts to run. This should do the trick.
1634287
These panels can run a lot however they should be linked to a 12 volt storage battery, then run an inverter to 110 AC volts for your AC needs or just run 12 volt DC off the battery that is being charged by the solar panels.
2159282
No, this fan only runs with the solar power. I think there is an add on kit that you can get to make it run when the sun isn't shining but that would need an electrician unless you have an outlet close to plug into. However, this does not come with the fan itself.
1441839
Either your voltmeter is defective or the solar panels are. Their output should be close to each other assuming they're getting the same amount of sun. 5 watts @ 12 volts should be about 0.4 amps.........voltage output under ideal, sunny, conditions should be in the 10 -14 volt range depending on temperature and amount of sunshine. I assume the wire lengths are the same for each, otherwise the longer the length the lower the output.
1220390
This panel can be used for 12v system, provided appropriate charge controller is utilized. One will need MPPT type charge controller.
408146
YUP, its a solar panel. you would need a 24v controller capable to hook up to 130w so its under 10 amps per.
2113657
You can use a 12 volt battery, or a battery pack. I think it would even work with more than 12 volts. I use a small solar panel that I got for 6-7 dollars. Great little motor!!!
2122901
Yes. As long as you install it correctly. The panel is held in place by the fan. On another point, make sure the panel tracks full sun exposure from sun rise to sun set as there is no battery backup or ac DC converter.
2197779
Hello, I does connect to the 12v supply to the frig. So if the Frig works off of the 12v solar panel, so should this fan. Normally I read about solar panel, w/ charge controller and battery - then run the frig off of the battery. Good Luck!!!
221302
I would look at the amp rating, but any DC power supply at 5V can run this fan. Just test it with old power adopters but make sure to read voltage on the back.
2220183
I would defiantly place the panel where it can receive full sun. It will still run but at less than optimal speed. In full sun I was very impressed with the fans performance. Not impressed with the price but you get what you pay for here.
1235445
Not with only this one panel. This is (roughly) 12 volts x 10 amps = 120 wattsLook at your electric bill to see the overall kilowatts you consume. Also you must consider peaks, not just the overall usage. In California, solar installation companies and some power companies will help you figure out how much you need.
1644190
Ya you can run this with photovoltaics. The only thing is that this is 120VAC so you will need an inverter from the solar panel to the pump. More than likely there are DC pumps out there and you could hook directly to it. It will start pumping when the sun comes up and stop when it goes down. If you want it to continuously run then get a larger solar panel --&gt; charge controller--&gt;battery--&gt;pump. My estimate since pump is 6 watts get at least an 18-20 watt panel then a battery that will last you through the night, 6 watts * 18 hours * 2 (oversize it) = 216 watt*hour battery.
629011
I don't own this model, but I do have another 10" O2Cool fan that I use in a solar setup. @12 volts it draws about 3/4 of an amp, on high, so about 8 watts. I'm sure this one is similar.
1070924
It requires a 12 volt power supply to run the small extractor fan (computer type). It draws about 2 amps per day so you could easily use a small solar panel to re-charge the battery
1836410
The fan is 12 volt with a .15 amp current draw. If you have a 12 volt power adapter rated at 1 amp, this means it will power a 12 volt item with up to a maximum current draw of 1 amp. Since the current draw on the fan is only .15 amps, your power adapter should be adequate to run the fan.
615414
I use a 20watt panel and a voltage regulator. If you have a battery,you will need a solar regulator.