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#92456 07/26/2005 5:25 AM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 145 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 145 | I need a Switched Power Supply to run my electrice cooling fan. Is it OK to tap off the Positive post of the coil or do I have to go through the firewall back to the ignition switch?
Thruwurkin
Half Ton Will Travel
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#92457 07/26/2005 5:53 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | if you mean automaticly switched, it would prolly be better to use power thru the ign switch so it's disabled when the keys off - never know when the fancy electrical stuff might decide to burn yer house down, but whichever, I wouldn't use the coil as the supply line
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#92458 07/26/2005 7:27 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I would power it from the junction post on the starter and use a relay activated with the ignition switch, like I did on my Yarddog. | | |
#92459 07/26/2005 3:03 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 145 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 145 | Thanks for the help. The power will run to an adjustable thermostat. I will run a wire from the ignition switch to the thermostat.
Thruwurkin
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#92460 07/26/2005 3:14 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 60 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 60 | Use a relay switched from ign. Hook the fan direct to the alt. You will be sorry if you hook the thermostat up with no relay. It will cause problems at a later date. Too many amps if its good fan. Dont forget and inline fuse! | | |
#92461 07/26/2005 7:21 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Relays are our friends. Read about them here. Also check out how to wire your fan. You can link to lots more hot tips on this excellent site from either page. | | |
#92462 07/26/2005 8:37 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 336 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 336 | Must use a relay! Electric fans draw a lot of current. On my car project, the fan power is direct to the battery thru the relay via 10 ga wire. The fan will run with the ignition off if the engine is hot. I have a water temp switch and an override toggle switch wired to the relay to control the fan along the same lines as the diagram Cletis refered to.
Gord
1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
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#92463 07/27/2005 6:07 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | The above comments are a great value Thruworkin. Fans draw LOTS of current and need a relay and a separate manufactures suggested sized fuse in your system. Don't tie it to your coil or ?? adjustable what thermostat?? Gauge wire of appropriate sizing. Think about using/ making a fan shroud. It helps
Jim & Caroline
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