multiple fan control

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I was wondering if it would be possible for someone to control multiple fans using a rheostat controller. The combination I had in mind was the

Akasa AK FC-03 Fan Controller Pro

using several

Akasa AK-FY320 3 Pin Fan cables

for each knob. It might sound pointless, but the trouble is I have a case with a lot of case fans but only 5; 5 1/4 device bays, one of which i desperately need to free up. Would this work?
 
well, what I wanted to do is move a lot of air but do it quietly. There are 7 120mm case fans. If i didn't use them all there'd be odd, seemingly pointless holes in my case too :o
 
A sunbeam rheobus could handle that maybe depending on the amps per fan. Each channel can handle 1.67A. The 78cfm TT thunderblades i have are 0.38A each so that would be 1.52A with 4 of them per channel. 4 channels too so plenty of space for more!!
 
I've done a little research, and the controller can handle 17 watts per channel. The fans I use, only drain 1.8 Watts each. So surely I could run all my fans on one channel?! (not that i'd want to lol) :eek:
 
Wouldn't be a problem but best to spread the load evenly if other channels aren't being used. Plus its handy to stop any reverberation due to slighty different fan speeds. Saying that though i have 3 5w ones on one of my channels. had no problems so far.
 
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