Reddit Reddit reviews AC Infinity AXIAL 1238, Muffin Fan, 115V 120V AC 120mm x 38mm High Speed, for DIY Cooling Ventilation Exhaust Projects

We found 39 Reddit comments about AC Infinity AXIAL 1238, Muffin Fan, 115V 120V AC 120mm x 38mm High Speed, for DIY Cooling Ventilation Exhaust Projects. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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AC Infinity AXIAL 1238, Muffin Fan, 115V 120V AC 120mm x 38mm High Speed, for DIY Cooling Ventilation Exhaust Projects
Designed for projects that requires cooling or ventilation; or as a replacement fan for various products.Includes a heavy-duty aluminum fan with power plug cord, two fan guards, and mounting screw set.Dual-ball bearings have a lifespan of 67,000 hours and allows the fans to be laid flat or stand upright.High Speed: This model is designed to maximize airflow and can be too loud for some applications.Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 38 mm | Airflow: 110 CFM | Noise: 47 dBA | Bearings: Dual Ball
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39 Reddit comments about AC Infinity AXIAL 1238, Muffin Fan, 115V 120V AC 120mm x 38mm High Speed, for DIY Cooling Ventilation Exhaust Projects:

u/vedicvoyager · 5 pointsr/AskElectronics

invest in an AC fan and use the thick hakko carbon filters. this combo does magic at cleaning up the air and keeping fumes away from your face. also: if you decide to buy the genuine hakko fume fan, know that it has limited power (20cfm) and that you need to bring the fan right up close to your iron for it to be effective.

personally I use a hakko fume sucker that I've upgraded with a 110cfm fan.

fan upgrade for the hakko fa400:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OWRMZ6/

edit: link

u/RainManMJ · 4 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

I use plug-and-play Fans with greater CFM.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OWRMZ6

u/innob · 3 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

With a strong exhaust fan passive intakes work great on these bigger builds.

An AC infinity muffin fan would work perfect if you have no plans for a carbon filter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OWRMZ6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

u/cigarQ · 3 pointsr/cigars
u/Tri0ptimum · 3 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

I have a similar light/bucket/filter. The intake and exhaust for the light are both positioned above the bucket - only thing exposed to the bucket is the glass plate with the LED's under it. So not much moisture would get in unless it's moist outside the bucket.

Personally, I had much better luck (more air exchange) when I changed my DIY carbon filters to pull through the filter, not push through as I had it originally, yeah :). Also switching to AC Infinity 120mm high speed AC fans really helped:

https://smile.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AXIAL-Muffin-Cooling/dp/B009OWRMZ6/


u/kewps · 3 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

This $40 ufo worked wonders for me
Make sure you get a high speed exhaust fan for ventilation and a low speed intake fan to stimulate trunk development
Use smart pots to hold the soil and plant - you should start in a small pot and graduate up to larger ones, but you can also just pop your seed into the big one. Be sure not to overwater.
Amazon brand power strip for 4 dollars

Buckets and reflective tape from Home Depot

u/Raptor5150 · 3 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

Im using 2 https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AXIAL-Muffin-Cooling/dp/B009OWRMZ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484621991&sr=8-3&keywords=120mm+ac+fan

for my tote build 27 gal as well. We shall see how good it works :D moves ALOT of air buy themselves but my exhaust will have a DIY Carbon Filter on it so I need it to.

u/Gideon_Drake · 2 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

If you ever care to look at numbers to give you an idea (the next time you build a bucket or upgrade perhaps?) check for CFM (cubic feet per minute, higher=better.) Some fans will be better despite being USB, PC might be tend to be stronger due to the 12V vs. 5v issue discussed below.

That said, why limit yourself to USB? I didn't feel like doing any wiring (aside from reversing the fan in my LED UFO) and so bought two of these and am planning on plugging them in directly to my power strip, as I am currently building.

u/xnoom · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

>Another tip I'll add is don't use a muffin fan for circulating air. Something like this:
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>https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

clicks link

"You purchased this item on December 17, 2018."

Well shit.

u/Guslet · 2 pointsr/microgrowery

I use this hurricane in my 1.6x3 ft tent: https://amzn.to/2Goxhlk and I have a couple of these https://amzn.to/2D8cPBR in my 4x4 with another tower fan.

u/Seto_Sora · 2 pointsr/Gunpla

I got it on Amazon.

u/Wyo-Patriot · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

I actually found one on Amazon that has a normal AC plug on it. Others are USB. I've tried ones that you wire yourself but seems like I can never figure it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OWRMZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MetuzbS6HJSTY

u/Sammy42 · 2 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

Materials:

2 black 32 gallon trash cans from Home Depot

black gorilla tape

1 black lid

1 grey brute lid- has actual flat top on lid which makes light mounting easy...

rotary tool- drill bit and cutoff tool

3 cans of white spray paint + primer

300w mars

24 hour timer

surge protector

fans:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OXMZ3Y
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OWRMZ6

90 degree black PVC elbows(top one is 5" pvc I think??? street style(?) has longer bend, bottom one is 4")

bottom half of brute is set up as drain pan

With the lids, I wanted some way to keep the light well ventilated and cool, but also not slide around so I made hole just big enough for the lights to shine through on bottom flat lid and then I cut off everything sticking up on black lid and mounted that on top with a larger hole.

Bucket is in closet where temps are currently 77 F inside and outside bucket. The temp of the room connecting to the closet is about 2-4* cooler and the closet door is open. However I am running a 40w CFL way above the rooting clone which probably isn't helping temps.

I currently have my original clone in the bucket but since it is not the healthiest plant and I've learned a lot since getting it, I have a clone on the side that I'm waiting for to root and then I will put it in smartpot with coco, throw out old plant, and start fresh with my new setup and knowledge.

Biggest issue I'm having is the exhaust fan is rather loud and I'm not sure what product to buy to slow it. The fan has an AC plug on it. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Big thanks to this sub for inspiration, knowledge, and help with my builds!

u/h22lude · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Muffin fan. Comes with plug instead of PC hook up.

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AXIAL-Muffin-Cooling/dp/B009OWRMZ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511820841&sr=8-3&keywords=muffin+fan

I installed this on top of 4" diameter piece of duct or PVC. I cut a slot in the bottom. This pulls the cold air from the bottom and pushes up top.

u/arise420 · 2 pointsr/SpaceBuckets

I'd have to dig up the posts but you need to hit at least 70-90cfm in high static pressure design, and you have to pull through the filter for it all to work. By "pull through" I mean your air needs to get sucked into the filter's walls and pulled out the flange. It is most efficient that way. I personally use this fan and run it at about 70-80 cfm. The reason why you don't need a huge fan is because a 5-gal bucket is less than one cubic foot of space, compared to 48cf in a small tent, or hundreds for a small room.

I also think that you're defining "stealth" a little too broadly and it's skewing your expectations. It almost sounds like you're upset at us for false advertising or something. Spacebuckets designed a certain way could sit next to other stuff in a garage or closet and not stick out. Smaller ones can be taken out to your car in a pinch without disrupting the grow too much. Not wanting to broadcast your grow by hiding its smell and sound -- definitely falls under OpSec.

If price is a huge concern, I'd save up more and start with a bigger budget.

u/magicmushie · 1 pointr/SpaceBuckets

np. I did accidentally link one that uses USB, though they do sell an adapter. AC infinity does have fans that plug right into a wall, like this one that I thought I linked. Unfortunately, the ones that plug straight into a wall outlet don't have those variable speed switches.

Shameless plug: I posted my own space bucket two days ago, which uses AC infinity's USB 80mm fan. since you're not planning to use a filter, I would recommend their larger USB fans with their AC adapter: bigger fans means more CFM, and then you can tune the fan setting to be as quiet as possible while maintaining safe temperatures inside your container. I personally keep my own fan at its quietest setting, and I obviously wouldn't have been able to do this without the speed switch.

u/77Yamachop · 1 pointr/Homebrewing
u/Beenjamin · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I bought this fan and mounted to the back of the enclosure I built. Moves a lot of air and recirculates well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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u/basura_trash · 1 pointr/airbrush

I went ahead an replaced the fan after all. I bought a fan and a power adapter for it. I now have a working booth.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/bskzoo · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Another tip I'll add is don't use a muffin fan for circulating air. Something like this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It generates a surprising amount of heat. I once unplugged my temp controller but left the fan going and it got the inside of my chest cooler up past 95F. Heck of a diacetyl rest.

I used one in my keezer for a while as well and my compresser kicked on and off far more than it does now with something like /u/Wadofmeat69 suggests.

u/entrpn · 1 pointr/microgrowery

If you are going full stealth, I think it will be hard to find a fan that doesn't make any noise (or barely makes noise).

I own 2 of those fans I sent you the link to and put them inside this tent and it keeps things cool enough. In the winter time I only need to run one of those in the exhaust fan.

Here is another option. These fans are AC powered so you just need to plug them into an outlet. They have lower decibel noise but also bring only half the CFM.

u/EliteMist · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Do you think this fan would be enough if I am going to only have about a foot and a half of tubing? My printer is right next to the window. If not that one is not much more expensive and does have more than double the CFM rating.

u/Dent7777 · 1 pointr/microgrowery

A set of less stupid questions:

  1. I'm planning on using one 120mm fan as exhaust for a 10 gallon trash can plan. Should I add a second fan for intake? Would those fans work with a 120mm vent to 4 inch hose to charcoal filter?

  2. I've got some Happy Frog plant soil, but I'm willing to pick up other mediums. What should I put in my 2.7gal air-pot before I put the germinated seed in? I hear good things about Perlite and shedded Coconut fiber (or something) but I have no idea what proportions to use and how to treat them.
u/throwasdfaway123 · 1 pointr/microgrowery

I just finished my first pc grow, 19 grams after a week dry when it went into the jar, so with some LST you can easily make that 3.5 grams a month mark.

Yeah my case had a window too, I scuffed it a bit and painted the inside with black spray paint, and used that same reflective material. I painted the reflective material black as well before gluing it on. Paint didn't do that great on either piece but it turned out acceptable once they were glued together.

Fans, I used these and I mounted a power strip on the inside of the case, it runs those 2 fans 24/7 and a timer for my lights, which are CFLs plugged into a 2nd strip. They are really noisy, though no splicing needed and they move a lot of air. I'm in a humid environment and didn't want mold. I did use a less powerful PC fan spliced into a cell charger hung inside the case to blow on the plant when it was small to help strengthen the stem.

If that case is steel and not aluminum, you may look at using mylar instead of the windshield bubble wrap and mount stuff using magnets. I used the windshield stuff it's too thick, so I split it using a razor blade so it'd be thin enough that I could put magnets on the back of my power strips and stick them to the back panel. If it's aluminum you'll have to mount with zip ties of screws or something.

You're gonna want a light trap. I used this style I got some PVC/vinyl "outside corner molding" or "corner guard" from the local hardware store for mine and left it white instead of black. This was just on the front intake, the rear exhaust had a carbon filter taped over it.

For exhaust filter I used these the smoker ones have actual chunks of carbon in them, there's also lots of cheaper diy versions out there, but I found taping one of these over the exhaust to be easier. I used some regular black AC foam over the front behind the front face plate but in front of the intake fan.

Can't help with that light, may order one myself, just make sure when looking at LEDs that it's not too wide for the case. Also see where the plug comes into the back, you may loose a good bit of vertical room due to cord and mounting. I used CFLs that were plugged into a normal power strip that was stuck to the back wall with magnets and it worked well. I could raise and lower the lights easily, but could only get 3 23watt (100 equiv) bulbs in that one strip.

You'll also want a roll of reflective foil/hvac/duct tape to seal all the corners and whatnot.

That soil has a PH of 6.6 so it'll probably be great.

u/Wheresbaldo09 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Sure thing here's the link this one isn't quiet but isn't noisy, don't notice it unless I try hard enough.

u/disgustipated · 1 pointr/airbrush

You'll want something more like this.

u/DaveMApplegate · 1 pointr/Sauna

I've tried re-arraigning my stones a few times to no success. It does effect the efficiency of heating -- but not the heat difference.

I've been thinking a bit of the fireplace fan and worry that it is going to be oddly placed and directed (might not accomplish it's goal), slightly dangerous since I'd have to take off the rock guard or might not even get hot enough to really get spinning

I've been researching more and thinking of getting something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Cooling-Ventilation-Projects/dp/B009OWRMZ6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=high+temperature+electric+fan&qid=1571153354&sr=8-5

Maybe even something that is a little slower spinning but dead silent. It would be SUPER easy to wire a few of these into the sauna to get the air moving around a bit more. I feel like computer fans might do a good job since computer temps regularly get in the hundreds and I can locate the power supply outside of my sauna. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A14-ULN-3-Pin-Premium/dp/B00AA89BN4

I'll keep you updated.

DMA

u/SantiagoSentMe · 1 pointr/SpaceBuckets

I put my intakes towards the top of the bucket and my exhaust fan in the lid. It mostly depends on what type of pot you're going to use. If it fills your bucket then you'll want to have them high enough so the air isn't blocked. If there's some space around it then you could go lower but be sure to leave a little space at the bottom if you plan to make a drainage tray. I planned my bucket with a 3 gallon smart pot in mind so i kept the intakes high enough to not be obstructed. There's a link to my first bucket in my profile as Ekropf was kind enough to put it on spacebuckets.com. I haven't taken pics of my 2nd bucket yet, but it's similar. That site has lots of great pictures and info. If you do end up using an intake fan you'll want to mount it somewhere that doesn't blow directly on the top of your pot as it will dry out the top layer of the medium too quickly so the wet/dry cycle will be tough to maintain.
I can't stress the passive intake enough. I was very much of the opinion that I was going to have 1 intake and 1 exhaust fan but some very good people here pointed me in the right direction before I started building. You can see the thread and comments in my profile. (Hoping I can pass along the knowledge I gained. The people on this subreddit are awesome and helped me immensely.) I was very pleasantly surprised by the pvc elbows. They're only about 80 cents each and since I had already ordered 2 fans I made a 2nd bucket. Also, if odor control is important to you then you'll want to maintain negative pressure in your bucket. Intake fans can lead to positive pressure and air leak whereas passive will guarantee negative pressure. Just Google it if you haven't read about it yet.

Regarding the fans; here's what I bought. They're plug and play for a regular outlet.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
I also got lamp dimmers for my fans and they work great. Here's a link but I found them for 7 bucks at a local home store similar to Lowes or Home Depot.
http://www.amazon.com/Lutron-TT-300NLH-WH-Credenza-Dimmer-White/dp/B0000DI241

I'd recommend getting a temp/humidity weather monitor and try your bucket with 1 fan first. You can always install a 2nd if needed. It's important to check temp/humidity with your pot and medium in the bucket...I found its much different than an empty bucket. Something like this...
http://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00611A3-Wireless-Thermometer-Humidity/dp/B001B35APA

I found cheap bricks of coco at Petsmart. It's also used for bedding/substrate in reptile terrariums. Roughly 6 bucks for 8 quarts...add about 30% perlite or vermiculite and you can easily fill a 2-3 gallon pot.
http://m.petsmart.com/h5/hub?id=/reptile/substrate-bedding/exo-terra-coco-husk-tropical-reptile-terrarium-substrate-zid36-5133039/cat-36-catid-500013?null

Here's what I did for led side lighting and power supply. It's not an absolute must, but definitely helpful from what I've read.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01339F5ZO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1457338928&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=led+tape+5630&dpPl=1&dpID=512cIyl2inL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01461MOGQ/ref=psdcmw_15704861_t1_B01339F5ZO

If you have any more questions, feel free to pm me. I highly suggest looking through spacebuckets.com though...it'll give you lots of different ideas and you'll be able to see how they work before building your bucket.

Hope this helps!

u/MetalHead_Literally · 1 pointr/SpaceBuckets

I am using this fan with a 4" carbon filter and it works great.

u/InfernalHero7 · 1 pointr/Gunpla

Will this fan be a good one to use for a DIY spray booth?

u/callingyougoulet · 1 pointr/homelab

Thanks for the recommendation. Any reason why you didn't go with the 38mm that are recommended for server racks?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OWRMZ6/ref=emc_b_5_t

u/Inquisitive_Cretin · 1 pointr/DIY

8.7 sounds low, either way though 225 cfm sounds easy to get from a cheap fan and 225 is way higher than what the engine will put out. I think its a good plan. Maybe use a 120v square cooling fan. Not saying this is the one but:

http://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AXIAL-Muffin-Cooling/dp/B009OWRMZ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464959451&sr=8-1&keywords=cooling+can+120

This is what I'm talking about. I don't think heat would be too big an issue if the the cfm was high enough to pull extra cooling air. Maybe put the fan as far from the engine as possible and maybe use like stove pipe?

People won't be sleeping near this right?

u/i_dont_translate · 1 pointr/SpaceBuckets

I found this. If I were to get two of them and divide the space into two separate chambers for flowering and vegging, would that be enough? Or would I also need an intake fan as well?

u/ticklemyelm0 · 1 pointr/SpaceBuckets

Probably not because then you will have stale old air sitting in your bucket when plants need fresh air in order to grow properly. I'd 100% recommend getting a cheap pc fan for intake man, at the very LEAST drill some holes lower down for passive air intake(and I don't mean small homes, 1/2" at the bare minimum, and a lot of them). What do you mean carbon filter? The fan I was talking about is this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6

It is very sturdy, simple, and moves a shit ton of air. There is no real use imo with adding a carbon filter on the intake unless you have really gross smelling air or something outside of your bucket. You COULD add a carbon filter to the exhaust if you wanted to help keep the weed smell down later in your grow, but that isn't until late veg/all of flower.

https://www.amazon.com/VenTech-VT-DF-6-DF6-Duct/dp/B005KMTYFK

This is the exhaust fan I got, crazy powerful.

u/thin_rolling_papers · 1 pointr/microgrowery

It's an AC infinity muffin fan, more bad ass than a computer fan