Flex-a-lite install ?

Jojogunne · February 25th, 2008, 06:21 PM

I just installed the flex-a-lite 220 puller fan. Everything seems to be OK but when a pulled the fuse to check how many volts it was drawing I noticed the fuse was quite hot. It didn't burn me but I am concerned about it. Is this to be expected

I use 12 gauge wire as per the instructions and the wire was not hot at all.

jjg

Iwannagofast · February 25th, 2008, 06:22 PM

what size fuse

Jojogunne · February 25th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Its a 30 amp fuse.

jjg

ryans88gt · February 25th, 2008, 09:45 PM

I assume the power line goes directly to the fan relay and then directly to the fan and you have a good ground. If yes, then nothing to worry about.

fogged306 · February 25th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Keep an eye on the fuse, If it starts to deform and look melted over time, then you have a problem, If the wire isn't hot it could be something as simple as a defective fuse, I've run into that every so often. You're probably fine, just make sure you check it periodically to be safe.

Jojogunne · February 26th, 2008, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

I assume the power line goes directly to the fan relay and then directly to the fan and you have a good ground. If yes, then nothing to worry about.

There is no relay. Its the less expensive model fans with no thermostat. The wiring is from the battery to a toggle switch back to the fan.

Last night I shortened the ground wire to 2 feet using 10 gauge wire hoping that might help.

It sounds like the general consensus is it will be OK just watch the fuse.

Thanks everyone
jjg

fogged306 · February 26th, 2008, 10:33 AM

No relay? I would check the amp rating on the switch in that case. Did the switch come in the box with the fan or did you get the switch on your own?

Jojogunne · February 26th, 2008, 05:29 PM

I bought the switch on my own. Its a 30 amp switch w/light, I purchased it for about 8 bucks which sounds cheap ..... maybe too cheap.

The fan is suppose to draw 19.5 amps but I haven't checked that out yet.

jjg

ryans88gt · February 26th, 2008, 11:04 PM

Yeah, wire it with a relay. It is worth the $10 and hour of time not to have the car burn to the ground do to an electrical fire.

February 25th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#1
Jojogunne Regular 1984 GT 13.21@104.61 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bloomsburg PA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Flex-a-lite install ? I just installed the flex-a-lite 220 puller fan. Everything seems to be OK but when a pulled the fuse to check how many volts it was drawing I noticed the fuse was quite hot. It didn't burn me but I am concerned about it. Is this to be expected I use 12 gauge wire as per the instructions and the wire was not hot at all. jjg __________________ Eibach Sportsline, Mac, Moroso,Comp Cams,PRW roller rockers, and no money left over.

February 25th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#3
Jojogunne Regular 1984 GT 13.21@104.61 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bloomsburg PA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its a 30 amp fuse. jjg __________________ Eibach Sportsline, Mac, Moroso,Comp Cams,PRW roller rockers, and no money left over.

February 25th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#4
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	I assume the power line goes directly to the fan relay and then directly to the fan and you have a good ground. If yes, then nothing to worry about. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

February 26th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#8
Jojogunne Regular 1984 GT 13.21@104.61 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bloomsburg PA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought the switch on my own. Its a 30 amp switch w/light, I purchased it for about 8 bucks which sounds cheap ..... maybe too cheap. The fan is suppose to draw 19.5 amps but I haven't checked that out yet. jjg __________________ Eibach Sportsline, Mac, Moroso,Comp Cams,PRW roller rockers, and no money left over.

February 26th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#9
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, wire it with a relay. It is worth the $10 and hour of time not to have the car burn to the ground do to an electrical fire. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

February 25th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#5
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Keep an eye on the fuse, If it starts to deform and look melted over time, then you have a problem, If the wire isn't hot it could be something as simple as a defective fuse, I've run into that every so often. You're probably fine, just make sure you check it periodically to be safe.

February 26th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#7
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	No relay? I would check the amp rating on the switch in that case. Did the switch come in the box with the fan or did you get the switch on your own?

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