12038 120mm x 38mm PWM Computer PC Case Fan 12V 4pin 5300rpm 230 CFM High Airflow Duall Ball CFM FG DC Brushless Cooling Fan

So Many Uses – Running One on My RV Fridge and Another in My Shed This Wathai 120mm brushless cooling fan is a versatile, hardworking little fan that earns every bit of 5 stars and has proven useful in more ways than I expected. I have one running on the back side of my RV refrigerator to help dissipate heat and keep the cooling unit running more efficiently—a well-known upgrade for RV fridge performance that makes a noticeable difference, especially in hot weather. I also have another one exhausting heat out of my small shed, where it keeps the temperature more manageable during the summer months. In both applications it runs quietly, moves serious airflow for its size, and has been completely reliable without any issues. The 12V DC brushless design makes it easy to wire into a variety of setups, and the 2-pin connection is straightforward to work with for basic DIY installations. The 38mm depth gives it serious airflow performance for a 120mm fan, which is exactly what you need in demanding heat management applications. If you're looking for a dependable, high-airflow cooling fan for an RV, shed, solar cabinet, or any 12V application, this one is a smart, affordable choice that handles the job with ease. Highly recommended.

Quiet Powerhouse for Cooling Needs This Wathai 120mm x 38mm 12V cooling fan has turned out to be a real workhorse in my setup. Right out of the box, it feels solid and well-built, and once running, it pushes a serious amount of air. The dual ball bearings are a big plus—they give the fan a longer life and let it run smoothly without the rattly noise that cheaper sleeve-bearing fans sometimes develop over time. I put this into a network cabinet where heat tends to build up, and the difference was immediate. Temperatures dropped several degrees, and the system stays much more stable under heavy use. It’s not whisper-quiet, but for the airflow it provides, the noise is a steady, low hum that blends into the background. Definitely not distracting in a garage, workshop, or server room environment. The 2-pin connector makes installation simple, though keep in mind you won’t get PWM speed control—this is either on or off. For most industrial or electronics cooling applications, that’s perfectly fine. Just make sure you have space for the extra thickness (38mm vs. the more common 25mm), since it moves more air partly because of that larger size. Bottom line: A durable, high-airflow cooling fan that trades speed control for sheer effectiveness. If you need reliable cooling power and don’t mind a bit of fan noise, this is a rock-solid choice.

Amazing air output and noise level! I found operating it at a low 3-6 watts, it is moving as much air as most of my other 120mm fans. Crank it up to full power of 20+ watts and it's like facing a 30+ mph headwind. Thankfully I purchased a speed control to go with this. Unless you are mounting this fan inside a sound proof chamber you'll definitely need one to restrain the noise. I purchased this fan for cooling under my tractor canopy so the noise isn't that bad compared with the tractor diesel engine spinning 2500rpm. Most of the time I'm using the speed control at about 1/2 of maximum. But it's wonderful to crank it up when the outside temps are getting high. Size is correct match for 120mm mounting. The speed control I used is 4 pin version so fan connected right up. I haven't had any problems with operation. Get a speed control that permits setting a minimum speed also helps. Overall I am very, very pleased. I've bought several other Wathai fans and this one is just as well built as the others. I will definitely to buy Wathai fans.

I purchased the Wathai 120mm x120 x 38mm 12V 2Pin Dual Ball 12cm Industrial Cooling Fan High Airflow It is an amazing Fan, Extremely powerful. I needed a more-than-usual powerful 12mm Fan, and this one is great. 4 STARS RATING BECAUSE: I rated 4 stars ONLY because the 2 pin conector (white plastic) has a "2 arrows" plastic lip/protruding the plastic surface that is not a common connection for Computers, so I had to cut it carefully making the surface flat. It should have a standard protruding safe-lock as other connectors, making it easier and more secure to connect and avoid a loose connection. Since I had to cut it (very carefully), I secured with gaffer tape the female connection at the end of the cable to the male connector from the extension cable that I used to connect to the computer, to avoid any risk of accidental disconnection. NOISE: since it's very powerful fan, you can't expect to be quiet using it at 100%. I have more quieter 12mm fans, but less powerful by far. This one is rated at 125CFM and compared to my 110CFM (that was noticeable quieter) it pushes LOT more airflow. So for my purpose I stored the quieter one and used this one instead. Since I use it for computer and it pushes so much air, I use an air filter, to avoid so much dust getting inside the case. Essential to me. There are many cheap plastic grills that include foam filters that can be easily unmounted and washed periodically (if it can be accessed from outside) SUMMARY: Great Powerful Fan.

needed a fan for our RV fridge....works good

Extrêmement puissant et donc bruyant à vitesse élevée. Très efficace

Update: I've now had 3 of these fans fail in the same way only a few hundred hours after being put into service. They will fail to reach full speed and start making a noise. Eventually they will jam completely. After dissecting all 3 I found a failed capacitor can jammed between the rotor and the stator coils. Removing the can and reassembling (without replacing the capacitor) the fans will work at partial speed but not the full 5300 RPM. I'm reducing my rating to 1 star as these fans are NOT reliable and will fail prematurely regardless of the operating conditions. Whether it's a bad batch of capacitors or a bad design, I can't say, but a failed capacitor causing mechanical failure of the fan after only a few hours in service is unacceptable. Original review: I have a small single room ventilation system which was previously using Noctua industrial 3000 RPM fans. I bought two of these to try as upgrades, one for intake and one for exhaust in an HRV type setup. The exhaust fan seems OK after 2 weeks, but the intake (installed in a bottom to top airflow configuration taking outside air in via a filter) started making awful noises after about 48 hours and seized altogether after 3 days. I removed it and got it spinning again on its edge, reinstalled it, and within 2 hours it seized again. It’s seen air temperatures between about -2C and 10C, and would see a range from -35C to about 40C in that installed position, which the Noctua Industrial fan has handled just fine for over 2 years. So I’m rather disappointed, to say the least. I tried replacing the lubricant with some multigrade oil to see if this will help. As I said, the performance is exciting, but I can’t really stomach the prospect reliability issues in this system.

Works as should

In accurate size - it’s actually 92-93mm not 120