A reliable thermo switch
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A reliable thermo switch
For a couple of years I have been using a Beck/Arnley two speed switch. Lately it has been activating late, so I thought I should be prepared with a replacement. I'm wondering if there is a type of thermo switch that is recognized as being reliable/dependable? I run a 195* thermostat. My fans activate at 210*. I was considering using a BMW switch, but found bad reviews online. Pls let me know.
BTW, I know all about Autocoolguy devices and such. I would rather have a $40 part fail than a $240 part that requires postage to replace. Cheers.
BTW, I know all about Autocoolguy devices and such. I would rather have a $40 part fail than a $240 part that requires postage to replace. Cheers.
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Do you run a belt fan, or just electric?
I had an '85 T-bird, we were going to NASCAR events a lot, long steady lines of traffic on hot days going and coming, bumper to bumper for long periods, AC running too. It had a clutch fan, but I added a toggle switch controled pusher in front of the condenser. It helped both engine temps and AC output temps in those lines of traffic.
Just an idea, my '95 Thunderbird's e fan has worked flawless since it was new, and if it gets really hot outside, flipping the AC to Max runs it steady.
I had an '85 T-bird, we were going to NASCAR events a lot, long steady lines of traffic on hot days going and coming, bumper to bumper for long periods, AC running too. It had a clutch fan, but I added a toggle switch controled pusher in front of the condenser. It helped both engine temps and AC output temps in those lines of traffic.
Just an idea, my '95 Thunderbird's e fan has worked flawless since it was new, and if it gets really hot outside, flipping the AC to Max runs it steady.
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Are you in the US, noticed you signed cheers so figure you may be in a different country. Mechanical readily available switches are a good idea. Don't have a ton of experience for you. Many of the switches I've used in other applications activate at higher temps
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