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)

 

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!

 

Might sound dumb but you could have a high speed switch and a low speed switch.

 

Yea I thought about running 2 separate switches for the hi/low... Will I still need to use relays or can I just use inline fuses and be all good?

 

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

 

Ok. So would I then just run the low speed wire off the fan to the low side of the switch and the high speed wire off the fan to the high side of switch and then just have my power from battery running to the center (off) of the switch?

 

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.

 

Doesnt the taurus fan already have a high and a low?

 

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I know it can run at two speeds, but haven't researched it myself to know how it's supposed to be controlled. Maybe you're on to something?

 

There is a bunch of threads on this... If i get motivated i'll look into it more lol

 

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?