Newbie here... - Orchid Board

Tim · #1 02-19-2008, 05:52 PM

HELLO everybody! I saw this forum a while ago and finally decided to join. I've been growing for 3 years, with no end in sight

, and have fallen into the world of miniatures. I've been setting up a fish tank for my mini's and just wanted to know if anyone out here could help. I need to put a fan in and don't know how to convert a computer fan?!?! If you have any idea I would appreciate it! THANKS

Dorothy · #2 02-19-2008, 07:02 PM

WELCOME TIM!

Glad you can join us here at the OB

It's nice to see someone as young as yourself discovering the wonderful world of orchids

There are quite a few people here who have built orchidariums and terrariums - Check out the Terrarium Gardening Forum - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ium-gardening/
and quite a few that love minis - including me .. check out the Miniature Show and Tell Forum, as well - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...res-show-tell/
And again

Tim · #3 02-20-2008, 04:49 PM

May I ask how you got into orchids

. I find it interesting to know how people get sucked into this addiction.

Dorothy · #4 02-20-2008, 06:05 PM

I have had an affinity for orchids way before I started collecting them. My mom and grandma were avid gardeners and plant growers. I had always been fascinated with them but their true impact of them came upon me once I started buying and caring for them .. then I found OB and from there .. well .. it's history ..

Djarum Black · #5 02-21-2008, 06:42 PM

Hi Tim!

Welcome to the OB! So glad you joined!

Orchidaholic · #6 02-21-2008, 11:59 PM

Welcome to the Board! For the computer fans, you can goto Radio Shack or something similar and get a 12volt power converter. Converts 110wattAC to 12voltDC. The lower the mili amps(mA), the slower the fan(S) turn. I run 3&4in fans on 400mA, 8in+ on 1000mA. Gota wire it yourself & the fans will only turn if hooked up properly but no worries on fryin the fans if u hook it up wrong at 1st.

GreggC · #7 02-22-2008, 09:25 AM

Welcome!! How did I get involved with orchids? Well, let's see. I had been a Master Gardener for approximately six years. (that's a story all by itself) I needed to have some educational hours in order to fulfill my requirements. My wife had been going to orchid events for a year or so. I asked them if the seminar would be considered for my requirements and they said yes. That is how I got started. SInce then, I was President and am now Vice President of my local society. Being an officer is work, but has been fun. Since I set up most of our seminars and programs, I have met a lot of interesting people. I hope that answers your question.

Tim · #8 02-24-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchidaholic

Welcome to the Board! For the computer fans, you can goto Radio Shack or something similar and get a 12volt power converter. Converts 110wattAC to 12voltDC. The lower the mili amps(mA), the slower the fan(S) turn. I run 3&4in fans on 400mA, 8in+ on 1000mA. Gota wire it yourself & the fans will only turn if hooked up properly but no worries on fryin the fans if u hook it up wrong at 1st.

Hello, thanks for the info, I had no idea you needed a converter, that would have been a problematic road to cross!

-Tim

Marty · #9 02-24-2008, 10:53 AM

I use a universal AC adapter that is adjustable from 3V to 12V... Adjusting the voltage will slow down or speed up the fan.

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