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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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Larryect
Explorer
May 01, 2014
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.

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