How many amps does a radiator fan use?
Twelve- to 16-inch fans can draw from 15 to 28 amps, while some dual fan applications can draw up to 35 amps. Make sure your electrical system can handle the addition of an electric fan.
How can I tell what AMP my fan is?
Multiply the count of amps displayed on the label by 120 that is the volts used by almost every appliance. The formula of calculating the wattage of a ceiling fan is volts * amps. For example, 0.9 * 120 = 108 watts and 0.5 * 120 = 60 watts.
How do you check radiator fan power?
How to Check a Radiator Fan
- Determine whether your radiator fan is manual or electric.
- To check an electric radiator fan, start the car and let it get up to the temperature where the fan normally kicks on.
- Use the volt meter to test if there is power to the wires.
- Normal voltage for a radiator fan is around 12 volts.
What is a good wattage for a fan?
A fan with 36-inch blades uses approximately 55 watts. A fan with 48-inch blades typically consumes 75 watts, while a 52-inch-blade fan uses 90 watts.
What’s the amperage rating of a car fan?
Amperage used to measure how much load an electrical device draws when in operation. Automotive fans are rated at 13.5 volts, and the rating is after the motor is at operating RPM. The initial start up of the fan will have an amperage spike of up to 60 percent, which lasts only a millisecond.
What should I look for in a radiator fan?
When choosing an electric fan, here are a few factors you should be aware of: Push vs Pull. Electrical fans can either push air through the radiator or pull air through it. A pusher fan sits in front of the radiator.
Which is the Best Fan for single row radiators?
The high flow, lower current fans wiork great on single row radiators. Don’t cheat on your fan. You may be able to save money on other items on for your car, but the fan is a vital cooling system component and will help prevent your engine from burning up. Spal fans are the proven leader.
Which is the best way to describe the performance of a radiator?
So for us, the most widespread way of describing radiator performance is by using W/10°C, or in other words, Watts per 10 Delta T (sometimes K is used instead of ΔT). This relation tells you how many watts the radiator can dissipate when the coolant temperature rises 10°C above the ambient temperature.
When choosing an electric fan, here are a few factors you should be aware of: Push vs Pull. Electrical fans can either push air through the radiator or pull air through it. A pusher fan sits in front of the radiator.
Do you need the same amperage for a replacement fan?
The original fan is 12v, 0.40 amps. Does the replacement fan need to be the exact same amperage or can it be higher or lower? I know that you need to match volts/amps pretty closely with laptop fans but I’m wondering if amps would matter that much with the NAS as long as it’s a 12v fan. thanks! Test your wits and sharpen your skills.
What kind of fan draws more amps than normal?
I think the best answer to your question is to find out what a 1998-2002 LS1 powered 4th gen uses for the fan circuit. I run a 2 speed Taurus fan with a 30amp auto reset circuit breaker which draws more amps and I never had an issue. At the foothills of Estrella mountains, Az.
What’s the difference between current and spec on a fan?
As far as current consumption, as long as you are reasonably close to the original spec you will be fine. Current con sumption on a fan varies from the spec by how much air it is actually moving. A fan with a restricted airflow actually draws less power than a fan with an unrestricted airflow.