Electric Volvo Fan Controller ---

[alwayscode390]

I have a Volvo fan, brackets to mount it to the stock radiator, and now I am looking for a way to control the setup.

I have searched and saw people suggest this:

http://www.dccontrol.com/fancontrol.htm

Can I use the $80 version, or is it better to go with the $145 option (fk50p)?

Do those kits have EVERYTHING needed for the electronics ... I dont need extra fuses, wire, or relays right?

They control it themselves, so I dont need knobs or switches either ; correct?

Thanks ---

 

[socalblue]

Re: Electric Volvo Fan Controller ---

I have been using the FPK50 kit with no issues whatsoever, the Volvo fan pulls a lot of amps when it turns of full bore...this controller turns it on slowly and I don't think it ever pulls the max fan power. Probably around 50-60% power does the job of cooling the engine to normal operating temps. It's a great product...BUT

THAT BEING SAID, I RECENTLY PURCHASED ANOTHER ONE FROM THERE AND I PAID VIA PAYPAL BUT I HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE PRODUCT / RESPONSE FOR A WHOLE MONTH. SO I'M IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING REFUNDED THROUGH PAYPAL. YOU WERE WARNED.

The kit comes with everything you need just connect the two wires to the fan and negative/positve source...the radiator probe connects to the controller...you can change the fan operating temps with a jumper terminal but in stock form it is I think 180-200 F.

 

[alwayscode390]

Re: Electric Volvo Fan Controller ---

Thank you very much.

I saw they posted on the homepage of their site that their products are selling way faster than they intended ... and to give them a 10 day lead time.

Thats a big difference from 30 days with no response.

Are they the only people making this type of product ... or will something like this work:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-16779/

I just dont like the thread-in probe, or does it just go in the stock sending area?
In the tiny print it says "push-in is a choice" too, thats just a between the radiator fin style, right?

Thanks ---

 

[socalblue]

Re: Electric Volvo Fan Controller ---

Yea, I was disappointed because the product is good and I love my controller...just that the service blows.


Either something like or Flex-a-lite make one as well...I'm not a big fan of the radiator probe because I've damaged the wiring before or the probe would fall out of the fin, etc. but I guess you just have to plant it firmly into the fins.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-31165/

And I would suggest temp gauge if your factory cluster's doesn't work, as a backup so you know if something's wrong/e-fan doesn't work.
The cheap on/off fan switches just won't work on these fans, they pull too much amps...but they work great!

 

[alwayscode390]

Re: Electric Volvo Fan Controller ---

Will those work with other fans besides Flex-a-lite?

The fine print says " they allow amperage up to 30 " ... will that be too low for the Volvo fan ( dont they spike 35-40amps?) .

If that kit will work, it looks like a winner ---