If I Want to DIY an Air Purifier, Will a DC Fan Works Better Than a AC Fan?

We’ve tried small DC fans (running off USB ports) in the past and they do seem to work, just put out less clean air than most! If you want to hacking the an AC fan like our DIY to work off DC, it won’t really be possible, as the motor is designed only for AC power.


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