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06-21-2009, 09:36 PM
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Orchidarium fan recommendations?
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06-22-2009, 11:58 AM
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Does your orchidarium have a ventilation opening? This tends to let the whole tank dry out quickly.
I usually use cheap computer fans from the web that sell for no more than $3 or so. I connect the power cords myself to the ac/dc converter. This is a much cheaper alternative to coralife.
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06-22-2009, 01:36 PM
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06-22-2009, 01:40 PM
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Yeah I figured they would hold up as well! I didn't keep the packaging/receipts for warranty issues either, but I will double check I didn't toss the receipt. I thought it was maybe because sometimes I would hang an epiweb mounted orchid above the fan and water would drip directly onto the fan, I had a couple others go bad on me that was directly under a dripping orchid. But I would think that after they dried out they would be ok, but nope! Could it be the part that has the switch box that you plug the fan into? I've tried switching them before when they went out with no luck.
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06-22-2009, 01:55 PM
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06-22-2009, 02:04 PM
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yep that is my problem.....drip, drip, drip sometimes! I'll see if my hubby wants to play with them when he get's bored sometime...lol.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tindomul
I usually use cheap computer fans from the web that sell for no more than $3 or so. I connect the power cords myself to the ac/dc converter. This is a much cheaper alternative to coralife.
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Hi Tindomul,
Do you use a computer "power supply" to run the fans? If so, are you running more than one on the same power supply? I have a new set-up in my apartment and am trying to figure out the best solution for ventilation. It's not such a big issue right now. This summer in chicago has been unseasonably cool and I just have the window fan on, which blows across the room. Incidentally, this brings in more humidity from outside. However, the winter is a different story. It gets extremely dry and I will have to set up a misting system, or at least one humidifier. Covering the "orchidarium" with a plastic tarp will nix the ventilation, so's I wants to get on that now.
Thanks,
John
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