I've been using a 50 amp fuse and it hasn't blown (just the relay!). Isn't
using a 100 amp fuse defeating the purpose of protecting the fan? Why would
you not want the fuse to blow with a 95 amp surge to it? Just wondering :)
James
In a message dated 7/1/2003 7:57:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
y2kota@mallettservices.com writes:
> Found 100amp maxi fuses at a hi end audio store and the mounts at pep boys!
> Rewired the fan wiring with 8ga and a 86amp relay. Runs nice and cool now!
> Just to make sure, the yellow striped wire is high speed?, Orange stripe
> low? Black ground, duh!
>
> Don
>
> >
> >Car stereo equipment, Streetwires, Phoenix Gold (they still around??)....
> >any of those you can use.
> >
> >TJ
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Donald" <y2kota@mallettservices.com>
> >To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> >Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 5:09 AM
> >Subject: Re: DML: Re: Viper Fan Blows Relays
> >
> >
> >>
> >>Ok I give up, where did you find a 100 amp fuse and holder?
> >>
> >>Don
> >>
> >>>
> >>>DC clamp on amp probe with min/max recording is what I used, fluke. All
> >>>motors draw a large amount of current when they first start up. Im
> >using a
> >>>100A fuse, one relay for each speed, a permacool control, and 3
> >switches.
> >>>one manual, one selects the speed, and one will either allow or not
> >allow
> >>>the compressor to turn on the fan. so far I have had 0 problems with my
> >>>setup, its been on for 3 months now.
> >>>
> >>>TJ
> >>>dakota52318@toad.net
> >>>1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
> >>>Long Bed, 318, 46RH Auto
> >>>DT Headers, Functional RamAir Hood
> >>>K&N FIPK, Flowmaster Muffler
> >>>Custom Throttle Body
> >>>MP Computer
> >>>Viper Electric Fan
> >>>15.74@87.59 b4 fan.
> >>>4350lbs
>
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