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I am hoping for some advice on powering a 12v computer fan from the mains. I'm not an electrician, just doing a humble diy project.
The manufacturer states the fans actual input power is 1.6 W, with a maximum rated input current of 0.20 A. So, I believe I ideally need a current of 0.13A (1.6/12).
I'm hoping to achieve this with a 12v DC led driver. My issue is most of these provide far greater than 0.13A. I assume excess current above the 0.2A max will kill the fan.
Can this be solved with a simple resistor? I have a led driver rated at 12V and 1.66A. What resistor is necessary to meet the correct ampage and dissipate this much power?
Many thanks for any help
Ed
The manufacturer states the fans actual input power is 1.6 W, with a maximum rated input current of 0.20 A. So, I believe I ideally need a current of 0.13A (1.6/12).
I'm hoping to achieve this with a 12v DC led driver. My issue is most of these provide far greater than 0.13A. I assume excess current above the 0.2A max will kill the fan.
Can this be solved with a simple resistor? I have a led driver rated at 12V and 1.66A. What resistor is necessary to meet the correct ampage and dissipate this much power?
Many thanks for any help
Ed