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Wire thickness for cooling fan
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17-04-2015, 09:49 AM
Will be installing my slim line fan on a switch in the cabin, whats the best wire to use? Id imagine it'll need to be fairly thick stuff for a fan? Any recommendations?

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17-04-2015, 11:03 AM
You will need to run it through a relay because the current draw will generally be too high for a switch. Fans can draw from 2 to 25amps depending on model so the best bet is to find out what current your fan draws and match the wire thickness to suit.
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17-04-2015, 03:21 PM
I'd be running at least 3mm^2 cable even to a slim line fan, the ones on the buggy take 20amps at full speed, but peak input current is in the region of 50-55amps when they first spool up.
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17-04-2015, 04:47 PM
Got it sorted now, the slim lines only draw about 6.5 amps in to an 80watt motor, chucked some cable rated to 20 amps on just to be safe though

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