This is not actually for a fish tank, rather, I am using the air pump along with an electronic cigarette to make a fire-breathing dragon puppet.
The battery powered air pump I had uses two D-sized batteries, but they are wired in parallel, so the motor is getting 1.5 volts.
My electronic cigarette uses 3.4volts. I know I can run a motor a bit over voltage for short periods, but probably not this much. So, I am looking for an alternative.
Of course, while the batteries needed are listed on the packaging, they don't list the voltage of the motor itself. So, I am going to need help from someone who has looked inside, and noticed how things are connected. Note that if the batteries are wired in parallel, you only need one of the batteries to run. So, that is a good test.
Any recommendations?
Joe Dunfee
The battery powered air pump I had uses two D-sized batteries, but they are wired in parallel, so the motor is getting 1.5 volts.
My electronic cigarette uses 3.4volts. I know I can run a motor a bit over voltage for short periods, but probably not this much. So, I am looking for an alternative.
Of course, while the batteries needed are listed on the packaging, they don't list the voltage of the motor itself. So, I am going to need help from someone who has looked inside, and noticed how things are connected. Note that if the batteries are wired in parallel, you only need one of the batteries to run. So, that is a good test.
Any recommendations?
Joe Dunfee