Taurus fan install on manual switch only?
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Taurus fan install on manual switch only?
Ive done a bunch of reading on the taurus fan install, I am thinking of just wiring it to a switch and I turn it on and off whenever my XJ is running or not and not dealing with a thermostat etc..
Will I still need to run a relay with this setup and can I just install the fan with a 2-way switch and have the HI/Lo speed option with in-line fuses?
Im a bit of an electrical noob and want to keep this simple! (and have the option to control the fan for water crossings etc)
Will I still need to run a relay with this setup and can I just install the fan with a 2-way switch and have the HI/Lo speed option with in-line fuses?
Im a bit of an electrical noob and want to keep this simple! (and have the option to control the fan for water crossings etc)
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http://www.dccontrol.com/
They make a fan controler specificly for the taurus fan in not taurus applications. I have one and it works like a charm!
They make a fan controler specificly for the taurus fan in not taurus applications. I have one and it works like a charm!
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Unless the switch is rated to carry the amperage you would want to run a relay. You can get a three position switch that has low, high, and off.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062537&numProdsPerPage=60
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062537&numProdsPerPage=60
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Unless the switch is rated to carry the amperage you would want to run a relay. You can get a three position switch that has low, high, and off.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rodsPerPage=60
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rodsPerPage=60
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Yup. If you look around you can find switches that actually have "Lo" and "Hi" labels on them too. Just remember to verify the current rating of the switch if not using a relay, and use large enough gauge wire.
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Yes it does have a high/low already, thats why Im thinking I can run the low and the high wire to the switch and have the power running the the center (off) of the switch.
Any idea what amp rating I would need for the taurus fan?
Any idea what amp rating I would need for the taurus fan?
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