Derale Fan Controller, detail question
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Derale Fan Controller, detail question
Hey, so the instructions say connect the BAT side of the circuit breaker to the battery, and the AUX side of the breaker to the controller. Trouble is, there is no BAT or AUX marked on the circuit breaker. Which post is the BAT? One post is copper, one is a typical shiny silvery metal.
AND,
Where do I hook up for ignition?
AND
If anyone has used the green wire to make the fans fire as soon as the AC comes on, I'd appreciate hearing where you hooked that wire up.
Thanks!
AND,
Where do I hook up for ignition?
AND
If anyone has used the green wire to make the fans fire as soon as the AC comes on, I'd appreciate hearing where you hooked that wire up.
Thanks!
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Hey, so the instructions say connect the BAT side of the circuit breaker to the battery, and the AUX side of the breaker to the controller. Trouble is, there is no BAT or AUX marked on the circuit breaker. Which post is the BAT? One post is copper, one is a typical shiny silvery metal.
AND,
Where do I hook up for ignition?
AND
If anyone has used the green wire to make the fans fire as soon as the AC comes on, I'd appreciate hearing where you hooked that wire up.
Thanks!
AND,
Where do I hook up for ignition?
AND
If anyone has used the green wire to make the fans fire as soon as the AC comes on, I'd appreciate hearing where you hooked that wire up.
Thanks!
Derale Controller Install
I don't think it makes a difference which circuit terminal goes where on the breaker but I didn't like the exposed power terminals and used a fuse tap instead.
I was going to run the green wire to a manual switch in the cabin until I discovered the stock controller was OK to use with dual fans.
Why are you using the controller and what fans?
Last edited by StKnoWhere; Sep 6, 2014 at 08:01 PM.
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The images in this thread may help answer some of your questions. (Where to pick up power and what fuse to tap for ignition.
Derale Controller Install
I don't think it makes a difference which circuit terminal goes where on the breaker.
I was going to run the green wire to a manual switch in the cabin until I discovered the stock controller was OK to use with dual fans.
Why are you using the controller and what fans?
Derale Controller Install
I don't think it makes a difference which circuit terminal goes where on the breaker.
I was going to run the green wire to a manual switch in the cabin until I discovered the stock controller was OK to use with dual fans.
Why are you using the controller and what fans?
I've lost a second controller on dual Spal fans, I've had enough.
Paul
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Anyway, I saw your post when I was about to trigger a Derale fan controller and I'm glad I did. I have mine hooked up and it's working fine. I mounted it just like you did. I really appreciate it!
