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Sid
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 Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:14 pm Post subject: Electric fan thermostat switch |
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My V8 Pilot had an electric fan fitted by a previous owner, but is operated by a toggle switch on the dash. Ideally I would like a thermostat switch to operate it automatically, and possibly retain the manual switch.
Has anyone done this on their classic, and if so can they point me to a decent quality one?
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consul 57
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| Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:28 am Post subject: |
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| i got one from ebay a complete set with a radiator probe, easy to fit and works fine once you decide on when the fan should come on. |
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ukdave2002
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| Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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just wire the stat and dash switch in parallel, then you can let the stat do its job but override to switch on if necessary.
Dabve |
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Ray White
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Sid
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| Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes Ray, I've inherited the fan, but it operates manually only. I was just asking if anyone can recommend a reliable stat operated switch. Most appear to be made in China and look a bit cheap and nasty. |
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alastairq
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| Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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https://www.holden.co.uk/c/electrical/heaters_electrical_fans/electric_fans/page/2
They sell the ''Revotec'' fan switches..
These consist of a length of aluminium tube/pipe, which is inserted into the top hose [with clamps.]
They sell various diameters of pipe to suit.
The prices are also aimed at the well-heeled ''classic car owner'', who must have cash to spare?
Also available at various other go-faster specialists..who might be cheaper?
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Ray White
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| Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Sid wrote: | | Yes Ray, I've inherited the fan, but it operates manually only. I was just asking if anyone can recommend a reliable stat operated switch. Most appear to be made in China and look a bit cheap and nasty. |
That's right, Sid. The one I have is pretty cheap and nasty. Before Covid did for my business I would have probably have gone for one of those that Alastair says are for the well heeled....
I think my "well heeled" days are gone so I shall have to put up with a lot more cheap and nasty stuff before my time is up. 
Still, I try to put a brave face on it with sayings like "worse things happen at sea!" |
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Sid
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| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Well I'm certainly not a well healed classic car owner, or well healed anything come to that. Maybe I'll carry on looking at the bargain basement end of the market, I certainly can't justify over £60 just for a switch.
I'm just not happy buying anything with "Made in China" on it at the moment. |
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ukdave2002
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Penguin45
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| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:32 am Post subject: |
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You should still only use the thermostat to switch a relay to operate the fan.
Chris.
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badhuis
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| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:00 am Post subject: |
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Interesting, those fixed temp switches. To be mounted against the upper radiator tank I presume.
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Sid
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:17 am Post subject: |
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| badhuis wrote: |
Interesting, those fixed temp switches. To be mounted against the upper radiator tank I presume. |
That looks like the best option for me. |
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ukdave2002
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| Sid wrote: | | badhuis wrote: |
Interesting, those fixed temp switches. To be mounted against the upper radiator tank I presume. |
That looks like the best option for me. |
What you commenly see in the automotive industry is that anything electrical has a huge price hike when its sold as an automotive component e.g. a 50p capacitor is repackaged as a £5 condensor (condensor being the old name for a capacitor that the rest of industry moved from 50+ years ago !) similar with these stats.
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MVPeters
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