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99bigdreamer 
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Posted: August 03, 2010 at 10:06 AM / IP Logged  
I searched and found some good threads but they were closed and none answered this specifically.
I have a Taurus 2 speed fan that I am putting in a 1990 gmc pickup. I have a Hayden 3647 fan controller with temp probe in radiator. My ultimate goal is to have one speed of fan run with temp probe and the second speed run with A/C. Both the controller and the A/C are + switched. I think I can run the low speed through the controller because it has a 40 amp relay built in and low only pulls ~20 amps (running). To run the high speed though I will need to wire 2-40's together to handle the ~35 amperage (running). If someone can help me with this, using standard 40 amp relays (spdt) and the controller I already own, that would be fantastic! Thank you.
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Here's a link to the controller I have.
Hayden 3647
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I found this diagram that looks like it would work but I need an additional relay on the high speed side.
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Posted: August 03, 2010 at 10:58 AM / IP Logged  
also, maybe like ckeeler suggests here:
https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp~TID~107972~KW~fan~PN~0~TPN~1
I just don't know if the temp switches he references are + or - switched.
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Use a properly rated relay - using 2 in parallel leads to premature failure (different closing times) and if one fails, the other burns out. (I use a 60A changeover relay for my battery isolator.)
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I fully intend to use a proper one but, I have to order it. Right now I just want to 'get by'
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I've seen relatively cheap continuous rated relays of 100A to 250A for ~$20-$25 stateside. But may as well order a 60A or 140A etc (which are almost "regular" relay size).

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