Thanks dude.
I can always paypal gift you the return postage if that's easier rather than me arrange a pickup?
Wiring a PC Fan
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I can always paypal gift you the return postage if that's easier rather than me arrange a pickup?
Controversial. Typically crimp crimp connectors and solder solder connectors. Do not crimp solder connectors and do not solder crimp connectors.
At least you are not soldering and then crimping which is the worst case. Solder is soft and when crimped tends to bend/crumble which later through flex releases the crimp breaking the connection.
Proper crimping pliers wouldn't need any soldering afterwards.
But if using some needle nose pliers crimp might not be that good/secure, in which case tiny bit solder could secure it.
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Agreed, a good crimp should hold the wire if done properly. If I only have pliers then I do a pull test, if its loose I'll solder it (properly).
Just folding over the conductor crimp in my experience is enough to hold the conductor but as it has no bellmouth the connection to the wire can quickly shear the copper. The light dab of solder takes the edge off but as stated does create a potential longer term issue.
I think the connection will probably be just fine though, provided it isn't yanked on or wiggled about too much. Back in the day that's how they made connections.
I have in the past had a pre paid courier thing sorted for me, all I needed to do was take it to a local shop. I forget what that was called though. That was easy enough.
I think the connection will probably be just fine though, provided it isn't yanked on or wiggled about too much. Back in the day that's how they made connections.
I have in the past had a pre paid courier thing sorted for me, all I needed to do was take it to a local shop. I forget what that was called though. That was easy enough.
Whatever is easiest for you is fine by me, let me know. I sent you a trust message.
Do you have a picture or illustration of what you mean?
a smaller one of these http://www.discount-electrical.com/...cks-strips-c144/15a-pvc-connector-strip-p1233
and join your new fan wires to the required connector type, such as one snipped from an old fan
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^I did that to extend a load of temp sensor wires although I soldered them together and covered the join with heatshrink as a more permanent option. It works a treat.
TealC has gone quiet so if he can't help i may end up doing the above.
I really did not expect the fans to come without a connection or i wouldn't of bought them in the first place. Could not find another place to buy 120mm server fans from with a high static pressure though.
I really did not expect the fans to come without a connection or i wouldn't of bought them in the first place. Could not find another place to buy 120mm server fans from with a high static pressure though.
Oops sorry bud. Picked up your message at a bad time then totally slipped my mind.
I'm off work week after next so will be able to do it then, that is if none of the DIY methods work for you. I don't want to steal the feeling you get from doing a job yourself.
I'm off work week after next so will be able to do it then, that is if none of the DIY methods work for you. I don't want to steal the feeling you get from doing a job yourself.
Hah, no worries bud.
I would much prefer you do it, I'll only mess it up. As before, happy to cover postage costs and money for your efforts.
Let me know how you want to proceed and i will get them shipped to you.