Seeking 3 to 2 Pin Converter for 12V Fans

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CruciasNZ

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#289432 5-Sep-2021 13:18

Afternoon all,

I am struggling to find a NZ vendor for an adapter to convert a 3 pin 12V cable for my Noctua fan to a 2 pin 12V port on the motherboard of my 3D printer PSU.

Something like these:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32810405065.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.61db6b81SssVFr&algo_pvid=bf58ef8b-76ed-4c3f-bc08-9f33ad4d5476&algo_exp_id=bf58ef8b-76ed-4c3f-bc08-9f33ad4d5476-0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284387386740

Is anyone able to point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Cru

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#2773027 6-Sep-2021 15:50

If you're not concerned about aesthetics, cut the cables and splice/solder them together. Then you can make the cable as long as required without too much excess.

You can always reattach the original connectors in the future if needed.

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#2773030 6-Sep-2021 15:54

Afternoon mate. I don't have a soldering iron or heatshrink so would need to buy those. People keep suggesting I buy those tools, it's almost like a membership card for the cult of 3d printing xD

Thanks for the suggestion. It's a decent plan D

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#2773033 6-Sep-2021 15:58

In the meantime, you could always strip the insulation back, twist the wires together & apply tape to hold it all together & insulated.

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#2773036 6-Sep-2021 16:00

CruciasNZ:

Afternoon mate. I don't have a soldering iron or heatshrink so would need to buy those. People keep suggesting I buy those tools, it's almost like a membership card for the cult of 3d printing xD

Thanks for the suggestion. It's a decent plan D

Yes, they are basic tools for this sort of work. Its like trying to work on your car without the right tools.

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#2773416 7-Sep-2021 09:55

Try trademe , often can find this sort of thing there.

Maybee try PBTech, Surplustronics etc ?

Or just buy another fan, really not that expensive. Trademe has a 3d printer parts section
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/computers/3d-printers-supplies/3d-parts-accessories