PoE for 'other' devices
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:01 pm
So... I've got an even crazier idea than usual....
Long story short there are computer fans mounted in poplar boards with appropriately sized holes in some of my windows to exchange air.
They are powered by wall transformers.
The one in my office has an 'ethernet' cable connected to a project box with a DPDT switch for Hi/Lo (2 or 4 fans) following PoE standards. Sort of.
Would I dare to find 24V or 48V fans and attempt the same with a switch ?
Am picturing Chris's RMA numbers going up like crazy.. and yeah I burnt enough switches already for various reasons.
Assuming... they are clean running brushless... am thinking I could schedule this PoE on/off based on other factors.
Call me ... lots do.
Long story short there are computer fans mounted in poplar boards with appropriately sized holes in some of my windows to exchange air.
They are powered by wall transformers.
The one in my office has an 'ethernet' cable connected to a project box with a DPDT switch for Hi/Lo (2 or 4 fans) following PoE standards. Sort of.
Would I dare to find 24V or 48V fans and attempt the same with a switch ?
Am picturing Chris's RMA numbers going up like crazy.. and yeah I burnt enough switches already for various reasons.
Assuming... they are clean running brushless... am thinking I could schedule this PoE on/off based on other factors.
Call me ... lots do.