Oust Fan substitutes or alternates???

[Seymour_cigar]

For those of us who are just now or will be going the Coolerdor, etc route and with Oust fans no longer being produced and harder to find; what is the group consensus for a fan alternate?

I am thinking the most viable would be a computer case fan. But I am not sure how to wire this... AC or DC?

Would there be a cheap, easy way to have it cycle ON/OFF like an Oust fan?

Duane

[bobarian]

I dont think that a fan in necessary in a cooler. Most use fans in their Vinotemps as the heat sink will pull moisture out and it can lead to condensation. As long as you open the cooler about once a week you should be fine. I have two fans in each of my Vino's but none in my 50qt cooler.

[nozero]

Here's one alternative, but a bit larger measures 6 1/2"L x 3"D x 7 1/2"H.
http://www.nextag.com/CASUAL-CANINE-...56602F50F5C018

[Ozz1113]

I'm disappointed with the Oust fans anyway. Their CFM is

Where did you place yours?

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Ozz1113

I'm disappointed with the Oust fans anyway. Their CFM is

Where did you place yours?

I put mine wherever they fit in the Vino. Same with my beads. But I dont have high RH out here. I think Shilala said he has his pointed directly at the heat sink. CFM's dont really matter, you just want a bit more circulation than the regular fan gives. Been working fine for me for last 10 months.

[mikey burr]

Originally Posted by nozero

Here's one alternative, but a bit larger measures 6 1/2"L x 3"D x 7 1/2"H.
http://www.nextag.com/CASUAL-CANINE-...56602F50F5C018

very cool!! thanks for the link might have to get one for myself

[jjefrey]

Here's another alternative

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...-airator/21016

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by bobarian

I dont think that a fan in necessary in a cooler.

Yep

Originally Posted by bobarian

As long as you open the cooler about once a week you should be fine.

Even if you don't it will be fine too. Less air exchange = better aging.

[sailchaser]

If You Have Dollar Stores In Your Area Check Them, They Are Carrying The Fans As A Clearance Item Picked Up 10 For $10 Bucks My Purchase Deal Of The Year

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Had to get mine off ebay. They seem to be quite plentifully there.

[ronhoffman2]

Got my Ousts off Ebay also. Not a bad price either.

[nozero]

Originally Posted by mikey burr

very cool!! thanks for the link might have to get one for myself

Sorry, I didn't notice it didn't have a timer...

[nozero]

Originally Posted by jjefrey

Here's another alternative

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...-airator/21016

Sweet! Even smaller 4 1/4"H x 2 7/8"D x 3 1/8"W, but still no timer. Oust may be the best bet out there.

[TXRebel]

Originally Posted by Seymour_cigar

I am thinking the most viable would be a computer case fan. But I am not sure how to wire this... AC or DC?

Duane

Check out this Link ,thanks to shilala.