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Re: wiring electric fans

To: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Subject: Re: wiring electric fans
From: john peloquin <peloquin@galaxy.ucr.edu>
Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 08:12:34 -0700 (PDT)
Dear Netters,

The auxillary fan I installed has an inline fuse- which is very important
for safety, as several people have mentioned in this and other posts.

"Never Ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
John J. Peloquin
Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521

On Mon, 4 May 1998, Jim Stuart wrote:

> Scott-
> 
> The biggest problem was cars burning to the ground.
> 
> An un-attended car, no fuse or circuit breaker, a high draw electrical
> device running on its own, undersized wires, crummy connectors at best,
> even worse when corroded, a really poor Lucas relay, the black "can"
> style, the unknown modifications of many owners, rant, rant, rant.
> 
> I've got to stop, I'm ranted out.
> 
> My 1977 ran fine with the factory set up in the early 80's with only
> 22,000 miles, & everything in good shape, but that year, the fans only
> ran with the ignition on. As the car grew older, the fans drew more &
> more, finally melting a wire, with no serious effects, but it could have
> been a different story.
> 
> Just my opinion/experience, your results may vary.
> 
> Jim
> 
> with a totally rewired car, Centech,  21 circuit- 19 fuse panel, all
> soldered connections, 7 relays, everything-proof insulated wires, & even
> less money than before.
> 
> 


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