spal fan controler

[Mark Antrim]

I'm in the process of wiring my car and need to add a power wire for the controller. I haven't bought the controler yet, my question is what gauge of wire do I need for power?

[oestek]

I think the controller comes with some wire for the install - I know the SPAL fans come with TONS of extra wire in their harness kits.

[datsbad]

If you call Bill at ALUMRAD.COM. He will tell you not to use this. He has had every one he had go back for defects.

I wish I could be more informative than this. Trust me , call him . We have been using him for 4 years now and I nothing but GREAT things to say about him and his products. I wish more people knew more about him !!!

Steve....Tell em !!!

[Rick Dorion]

Wow. I was just on his site to look at dual 11" fans and the SPAL controller is listed.

[datsbad]

Wow. I was just on his site to look at dual 11" fans and the SPAL controller is listed.

Yeah that site has looked the same since I have known him.
I am just relaying info I was told to eliminate problems. Do what you want , Just trying to help

[Rick Dorion]

I wasn't critisizing! Any help is always much appreciated. I want to beef up my cooling system. Am currently using a Griffin radiator, Stewart pump and Spal 16" fan. Doesn't overheat but it's reaching it's limit with my new motor. I'll call as you suggested. Thanks!

[eville]

I think SPAL is selling the "version II" fan controller now... i wonder if it will have fewer problems than were reported with the "version I"

[datsbad]

I think SPAL is selling the "version II" fan controller now... i wonder if it will have fewer problems than were reported with the "version I"

OH, Version 2 now. makes sense.
Bill is a real great guy , call him up . I am sure he will help even if you dont buy anything from him.

RICK , Sorry wasnt sure where you were heading with that .
Call him up , Tell him Jason at GFDC sent you .

[Mark Antrim]

If the spal is not a good thing then can someone recomend a controler. I have a mark VIII fan.

[Mike Holleman]

If the spal is not a good thing then can someone recomend a controler. I have a mark VIII fan.

Take a look at www.dakotadigital.com. They have a nice unit. PAC-2000.
Mike

[gmachinz]

I have not had any problems with the Spal units to date, the one thing I wonder about with the version II is the over-current protection circuit. It's not an issue with brand new fans, but if you were to use a used fan that may pull way more current than when it was new, it could trigger the protection circuit and shut the fan down. Unless you had an amp probe, how would you know it's the fan causing the problem and not the controller? With controllers trying to get funky, I'm about to go back to designing multiple relay kits for high powered fans.