Clam fan/light combo.

[Gator Slayer]

I've purchased 3 of the clam $15 fan/light combos. All make a Gawd Awful racket when the fan is running. Like the fan is hitting the screen. Anyone else had this issue? Any way to fix it?

Is the more expensive one quieter?

[stumper]

Mine is quiet.(small fan)

[walleyeRyummy]

i have the $25 model and it whispers

[jigging-matt]

I have the larger one and really don't hear it at all.

[mrjigger]

I got the $25 one as a gift for xmas. Very quiet.

I am actually going to use it in my perm house. I took it apart and cut the wires going to the battery and rigged it up 12V. Drilled a hole in the side of the housing and pulled the wires through. Looks nice and seems to work great.

[Hafnutz]

I got the $25 one as a gift for xmas. Very quiet.

I am actually going to use it in my perm house. I took it apart and cut the wires going to the battery and rigged it up 12V. Drilled a hole in the side of the housing and pulled the wires through. Looks nice and seems to work great.

Since they run on 3 volts I'm curious to see how long they last running on 12 volts. Let us know how it works out. I hate buying batteries.

[newoodhntr]

I got two for xmas going to use them in the perm. if I can get it out on the ice this year.

[drakerebel]

Originally Posted By: mrjigger

I got the $25 one as a gift for xmas. Very quiet.

I am actually going to use it in my perm house. I took it apart and cut the wires going to the battery and rigged it up 12V. Drilled a hole in the side of the housing and pulled the wires through. Looks nice and seems to work great.

Since they run on 3 volts I'm curious to see how long they last running on 12 volts. Let us know how it works out. I hate buying batteries.

i wouldn't recommending running it like i'm envisioning it being wired. your motor will run faster (beyond manuf's spec) and i'm guessing that there isn't circuit protection for running more current through your leds with the 12v/not 3v. i would think that you could pick up a simple 3v regulator at your local Radio Shac.

i got one for Xmas this year as well and i thought the same idea, i'll see how long the D battries last first. that thing is sweet tho.

[mrjigger]

thanks for the tips guys. I also thought of the 3v/12v issue. but thought I would give it a try. Maybe I will check into the regulator issue.

[Will]

Hey Walleyeryummy, how much battery life do you get out of yours?

Lights only-

fan only-

combo-

thanks, Will

[Gator Slayer]

Hey Mr Jigger;

What about using the "car adapter" from a Lowrance H20. I think it's 3V. Just a thought.

[chuckwagon]

I also got the bigger one for christmas .... anyone know if it gives off good amount of light in a two man fish trap?

[Smoker]

I got the $25 one and just put it in my living room. I don't know how old the batteries were but i had the fan on low one day and the lights were on foralmost 2 days straight. The light was't the greatest at the end but you could see what you were doing. I put 2 new batteries in now and the light is brighter than the first time and it lights up a big area. I will be using it in my trap also and I think one light will be enough after trying it in the house.

[MLee]

I bought the $25 combo and it is junk. The fan is wimpy and the light is not bright at all.

I went to northern and bought 2 of the 48 light LED lights and when you are only using 24 of the LEDs is 3 times brighter than the POS from clam. (these lights were on sale for $9.99. I bought the last 6 from Northern in Rogers.)

[Will]

Great, i just ordered one per the previous comments. I have been using the "northern" ones for the last year, but i am sick of replacing batteries.

[meschke]

with just the fan on high and using the light a bit when the rattle wheels went off mine ran for 3 days and some odds hours in my wheel house.

[Will]

Wow, that is a long time. Thanks for the info.

[skunked_once]

I received one of the $15 light/fans for Christmas and the fan doesn't work. It will barely turn when I stick a pencil in and try to move it. Thank goodness for gift receipts. It's going back for exchange as soon as I can find the time.

[ALL_IN]

with just the fan on high and using the light a bit when the rattle wheels went off mine ran for 3 days and some odds hours in my wheel house.

Now the question is... I would like to get one of the big lights and fan combo... but NO one has them... has anyone seen them around?

All-IN

[Will]

I just ordered one from ga$&@r mountain online, free shipping. I could'nt find them anywhere else.

[newoodhntr]

Mine came from the local F.Farm

[staresatice]

when using the gander method, i called today and they where going to fulfill my order from clam. clam said they where sold out so i decided to cancel my order and look elsewhere.

[Will]

Did clam contact you about your order? I placed my order thru gm on sunday and delivery was confirmed by jan 5th. I guess i will try to contact clam.

[Shane683]

I ordered the $15 model from the large fishing retailer out of Walker (RSG). I've only had it on once but the fan was quiet and worked well.

[MLee]

Originally Posted By: meschke

with just the fan on high and using the light a bit when the rattle wheels went off mine ran for 3 days and some odds hours in my wheel house.

Now the question is... I would like to get one of the big lights and fan combo... but NO one has them... has anyone seen them around?

All-IN

I will sell you the one I have. Used it once.