How do I wire electric fans?
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How do I wire electric fans?
I have a Dewitt rad and dual Spal fans.
I just ordered one of these:
It has 3 ignition-hot circuits and a 40 amp relay. I want to use it for the Fans, pertronix, and maybe an MSD in the future.
Where is the best place under the hood to get:
1. a good strong constant 12V and
2. a good ignition source?
My guess is the coil for ignition and starter for 12V
What would be best or better?
Should I get a better higher amp Aternator?
If I were to get a high voltage coil should I use a better power source than the stock wires?
Thanks,
~Jay
[Modified by Jay M, 1:43 PM 5/22/2003]
I just ordered one of these:
It has 3 ignition-hot circuits and a 40 amp relay. I want to use it for the Fans, pertronix, and maybe an MSD in the future.
Where is the best place under the hood to get:
1. a good strong constant 12V and
2. a good ignition source?
My guess is the coil for ignition and starter for 12V
What would be best or better?
Should I get a better higher amp Aternator?
If I were to get a high voltage coil should I use a better power source than the stock wires?
Thanks,
~Jay
[Modified by Jay M, 1:43 PM 5/22/2003]
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Re: How do I wire electric fans? (Jay M)
Great choice in fans, I love mine. I got the 12v power directly from the alternator and have had no problems. The wire for the ignition I spliced into the yellow (at least I think it was yellow) wire that goes to the windshield wiper motor, and again no problems. Many other forum members have done it this way and seems to be fine. Though some people will argue that you need to wire the 12v power to the starter, but I dont think thats true. Either place should work the same.
If you have any questions let me know.
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If you have any questions let me know.
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Re: How do I wire electric fans? (Jay M)
Where is the best place under the hood to get:
1. a good strong constant 12V and
1. a good strong constant 12V and
2. a good ignition source?
My guess is the coil for ignition
and starter for 12V
What would be best or better?
Should I get a better higher amp Alternator?
What would be best or better?
Should I get a better higher amp Alternator?
If I were to get a high voltage coil should I use a better power source than the stock wires?
Thanks,
~Jay
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Re: How do I wire electric fans? (BSeery)
Thanks,
If I were to wire directly to the fuse block, how exactly do I connect the wires?
Is there a place in the back to add new wires?
~Jay
If I were to wire directly to the fuse block, how exactly do I connect the wires?
Is there a place in the back to add new wires?
~Jay
