Any such thing as a battery powered fan for a Coolerdor?

[OregonDuck]

I have spent way too much time researching and the answer is apparently “no” except for the  Xikar which is so small it’s worthless. I have found some perfect RV fridge fans but they are wired and run 24/7. If only I had the skill to connect one to a timer that would run it for a few minutes per hour. I am amazed that there isn’t anything on the market.
 

Has anyone here built such a thing? My goal is to distribute the humidity in my 82 qt. cooler. 

[Fuzz]

It wouldn't be too hard, as circuit diagrams for temp and time controlled pc fans are available online. You can build one using an Arduino Uno microcontroller yourself, if you are technically inclined.

[OregonDuck]

Great question! It’s simply because my cooler lives in a closet with no electricity. I don’t have the electrical skills to build something so I will remain on the lookout. 

[Lucifer Morningstar]

What about something like the VALTERRA A10-2606 or the Camco Fridge Airator?
They won't move much air, but probably more than a Xikar one.

Alternatively, you could get a 120mm PC fan, get an adapter to make it USB powered, and use a USB ribbon cable to not break the seal?
Any mains phone charger would work with the fan.

[Timothy556]

Oust fans are what most people used.  They are discontinued but can be found online. I used one for a little while but found a fan in a coolerdor was not necessary. 

[OregonDuck]

On 8/5/2021 at 12:30 AM, Lucifer Morningstar said:

What about something like the VALTERRA A10-2606 or the Camco Fridge Airator?
They won't move much air, but probably more than a Xikar one.

Alternatively, you could get a 120mm PC fan, get an adapter to make it USB powered, and use a USB ribbon cable to not break the seal?
Any mains phone charger would work with the fan.

Both of those would be excellent if they didn’t run 24/7. I just need one to equalize the humidity and would only have to turn on occasionally. 

[Lucifer Morningstar]

3 hours ago, OregonDuck said:

Both of those would be excellent if they didn’t run 24/7. I just need one to equalize the humidity and would only have to turn on occasionally. 

I think the Xikar would be the only option then.

However, using a 120mm PC fan with an adapter, ribbon cable, and mechanical timer would be the other option.

There are some timed fans, but it's usually a timer to turn the fan off.

[ha_banos]

I know a fellow who used an air freshener - without the scent obvs. Those ones that blow out periodically.

Basically a battery powered fan on a timer. Was small enough to have a couple in a cabinet.

Not been able to find any just looking though as they are all mains powered nowadays?

[LLC]

I know a fellow who used an air freshener - without the scent obvs. Those ones that blow out periodically.
Basically a battery powered fan on a timer. Was small enough to have a couple in a cabinet.
Not been able to find any just looking though as they are all mains powered nowadays?

Those are the Oust fans. I have two and wish I could find more.


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[OregonDuck]

I can’t believe there isn’t something like this on the market. The Xikar is a piece of junk. 

[Cold Smoke]

I ran two Xikars for a while until i got fed up of constantly replacing the batteries.