12V to 24V step up

[travelpro]

My Caframo Sirocco fan died recently and I bought two more to replace it but didn't realise that the new ones are 24V. Can I run a 24V fan on a 12V system without a step up converter? The 24V fan draws .23 amps at its highest speed. What would be the obvious difference between the two fans, one being 12V and the other 24V?

[peter_mcc]

They make both 12 & 24V versions - they have slightly different part numbers.

I'm not sure if the 24V fans would work off 12V - I suspect not because otherwise why would they have two models?

However... it looks like there might be a Sirocco II model which does both.

What is the part number of the fan you have?

[peter_mcc]

PS Track Trailer now use the new Sirocco II fan (12/24V) - the buttons are in a different position on the "bottom" of the fan instead of on the "end". They claim it's quieter and has better timer options (now 3/6/9/12 vs 2/4/6 hrs). I'm not convinced about the new button position because the fan gets in the way a bit when it's hanging down but such is progress...

[travelpro]

The part number is 807CA24-WBX. I was looking at getting a 12V to 24V set up DC/DC converter off EBAY for only $12.

[peter_mcc]

That would be the cheapest way out of your situation...