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Offline TelisSE440

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What temperature switch to choose?
« on: September 22, 2015 - 09:58:59 AM »
My engine is a mild 440 for street use only, cooled by a BeCool radiator with two electric fans and using a Meziere water pump with a 180 thermostat. I don't want to run a manual switch, because I may forget to turn it on or off. I have found two electric switches which I could install on the pump to connect the ground for the two fans, but I don't know what should the temperatures be for setting it on and off:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-185-Degree-Electric-Radiator-Engine-Cooling-Fan-Thermostat-Temperature-Switch-/400993309782?hash=item5d5d105456&vxp=mtr
(Going on at 185 and going off at 170) - probably right

or this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PartsSquare-200-TO-185-DEGREE-ELECTRIC-ENGINE-COOLING-FAN-THERMOSTAT-SWITCH-/371435464626?hash=item567b4767b2&vxp=mtr
(Going on at 200 and going off at 185) - probably not

What do you guys think? Is there any other reliable system-switch that you suggest I should use? Thanks anyway...

« Last Edit: September 23, 2015 - 11:18:29 AM by TelisSE440 »




Offline TelisSE440

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Re: What temperature switch to choose?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2015 - 11:19:15 AM »
Could anyone tell me?  :dunno:

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Re: What temperature switch to choose?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2015 - 11:39:08 AM »
 I would run temp on/off @ 200 degrees. But the question is do you have a place near the thermostat to install it ?  You can also get the adjustable switches that go in the fins of the radiator, which I prefer because of adjustability.   :rebel:

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Re: What temperature switch to choose?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2015 - 12:09:57 PM »
I would run temp on/off @ 200 degrees. But the question is do you have a place near the thermostat to install it ?  You can also get the adjustable switches that go in the fins of the radiator, which I prefer because of adjustability.   :rebel:

Thanks Mark, you mean install a probe which goes through the fins, I have searched for that, but I haven't seen anyone with exact measurement, like a button which you could turn it to 200 for example. Is there something in particular I should use which has a measurent?

Anyway, this is where I want to install it (red circle)


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Re: What temperature switch to choose?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2015 - 12:27:47 PM »
Thanks Mark, you mean install a probe which goes through the fins, I have searched for that, but I haven't seen anyone with exact measurement, like a button which you could turn it to 200 for example. Is there something in particular I should use which has a measurent?

Anyway, this is where I want to install it (red circle)

                   This is an excellent unit. Adjusts with a small screwdriver, you go by your temp gauge. Excellent reviews also. I've install one about a year ago, never a problem.      :rebel:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-16759