12v Cooling Fans - Insane Prices

[Dougal]

Is it just me, or are the prices for 12v marine cooling fans just totally insane!!?? Looking at some on Force4 site from about £80 to £150 !!!!!

I've been using fans with USB plugs and converters for less than £5. MUCH quieter than any 12v fan I've ever heard and have a surprising 'punch' for a 5v motor;-)

 

[[2574]]

Agreed, I've never understood why 12v fans in a chandlery charge such high prices. I guess it's the "marine" influence, 240v desk fans are much cheaper.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Agreed, I've never understood why 12v fans in a chandlery charge such high prices. I guess it's the "marine" influence, 240v desk fans are much cheaper.

Loads of 12v fans for cars (cigarette lighter plug) out there, reasonably cheap.

 

[macd]

Hella produce identical fans in different packaging. The box with a boat costs about twice as much as the one with a truck interior. Thee's probably an app which will tell you which is the best buy...

 

[haydude]

Or computer cooling fans all 12V and they can be adapted for the purpose.

 

[TQA]

I use Caframo fans out here in the Eastern Carib. $55 US about £40 The only other one that matches up is the Bosch at about double the price if you can find them.

Quiet enough to sleep with it running and low current drain.

The blades have a protector on them so when my curious cat [ AKA Hurty paw ] sticks his paw in he only limps a little.

 

[ianabc]

Car frame 12 volt fans are reliable and less expensive

 

[ianabc]

Car framo

Car frame all one word

Dam the auto correct on tablet

it'seems

CarFRamo