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Mello
Joined: 24 Aug 2009 Posts: 34 Location: Lower Normandy, France
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject: 6 Volt Car - Electric Fan? |
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I'm keen to insure against overheating this summer by fitting a Kenlowe fan or similar. However, my car is 6 volts. Is there any way I can run a 12 volt fan using my 6v system (i.e. with a transformer or whatever) or do I have to source a 6v fan?
Is there a supplier of suitable transformers in the UK that allows use of 12v accessories in a 6v car?
Thanks in anticipation of your suggestions/advice
(in case you're wondering, it's a 1956 Ford Pop 103E) |
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 399 Location: South Wales
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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There are plenty out there
Just type in "6 Volt radiator fan" in your search engine
I came up with 48,500 sites
Must be one closer to home for you |
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 399 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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As a matter of interest, what car is it? Maybe look at the condition of the radiator and water pump to avoid overheating problems. _________________ Alistair
Citroen Light 15 1953, "12" 1939,
Riley 9 Special 1932 |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Coincidently I have been playing around with a 6v to 12v converter of my own design (my original training was electronic engineering) , so that 12v stuff like radio's , sat nav, phone chargers etc could be used in cars with 6v systems.
A transformer could be used to double the voltage if we were dealing with AC, DC however is a tad more complicated and needs a bit of electronics.
However if you can get a 6v fan this would be the best option as it avoids complication.
Dave |
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Kenlowe rate their products fron 5v tp 24 v I believe. i had the same issue last year and discussed it with them.Took their advice and all worked fine.
Paul |
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Mello
Joined: 24 Aug 2009 Posts: 34 Location: Lower Normandy, France
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice guys. Kenlowe ordered |
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