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rockwind1
Explorer II
May 01, 2014

fan delay on make timer to help start up for ac generator

along with the spp6, i was going to install one of these delay on make devices to save a couple start up amps. http://www.amazon.com/Icm-ICM102-Time-Delay-Relay/dp/B000LDGFL4/ref=sr_1_1?s=industria...
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TurnThePage
Explorer
May 01, 2014
Larryect wrote:
The problem I see with what you are suggesting is that relay is rated for 1.5 amps. I suspect the fan has a higher amperage. The relay would not last long before burning up if the fan draws more than 1.5 amps.
The relay should go in the circuit to turn the blower on, not actually power it.

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