So I know Electric fans on here have a bad rap, and for an excellent set of reasons. However, I am looking for a "controller" of sorts for my Auxiliary electric cooling fan to be clear this is not taking place of the main cooling fan, but is intended to help with low speed cooling and air-conditioning in the swampy mess that is Dallas.
I have been running the Mishimoto fan controller, but being on my second unit (first one was warrantied) and having just sent my 3rd email for yet another warranty with no response, I'm kinda done. The unit was largely adequate for the task of turning on and off the fan at a given temp. but lacked several features that can be found in the more advanced controllers. The most notable of which being speed control (commonly PWM) so that the fan is not always running at full speed and deafening anyone working around the jeep.
Below I have collected some alternatives, I would love to know if anyone has experience with these products or any recommendations on features of value/ things to look out for. With the summer heat looming around the corner, I'm hoping to have my cooling back up to snuff and maybe with a bit of an upgrade.
Derale 16759 ($63)
(basically the same as the Misimoto I currently have)
Derale 16795 ($162)
(not sure why these are so expensive, but they are small and simple)
Dakota digital controller ($148 Amazon)
(maybe to complex, little worried about the "smarts" and weather proofing, plus doesn't seem to be true speed control)
Provorm V2 controller. ($134 on summit)
(hard to find much not his unit)
Lingenfelter TBRC-001 ($155)
(also a large unknown, seems to have many inputs)
Auto cool guy 85amp or 50AMP NB ($190)
currently I am leaning towards the auto cool as it seems like the most robust option and has the best speed control, as well as allowing me to set an A/C override that is less than 100% speed and still have full speed attainable by Both the fan controller and the "panic" switch. This coupled with the ramp in and out and the after key off run time with a simple control interface is incredibly compelling but I have concerns about fan temps (showing for on at 215 and off at 200 ish), I am a little concerned about the size and weather proofing.
I welcome any input, this is just to control one 35amp fan (you can see the details linked to my build thread) The best option would be to program the fan Into the PCM, this would be awesome as it would allow me to control the fan for all sorts of situations and promoters such as ECT, A/C pressure, vehicle speed, so on and so forth, however several people more knowledgeable than I have attempted this without success.
I have been running the Mishimoto fan controller, but being on my second unit (first one was warrantied) and having just sent my 3rd email for yet another warranty with no response, I'm kinda done. The unit was largely adequate for the task of turning on and off the fan at a given temp. but lacked several features that can be found in the more advanced controllers. The most notable of which being speed control (commonly PWM) so that the fan is not always running at full speed and deafening anyone working around the jeep.
Below I have collected some alternatives, I would love to know if anyone has experience with these products or any recommendations on features of value/ things to look out for. With the summer heat looming around the corner, I'm hoping to have my cooling back up to snuff and maybe with a bit of an upgrade.
Derale 16759 ($63)
(basically the same as the Misimoto I currently have)
Derale 16795 ($162)
(not sure why these are so expensive, but they are small and simple)
Dakota digital controller ($148 Amazon)
(maybe to complex, little worried about the "smarts" and weather proofing, plus doesn't seem to be true speed control)
Provorm V2 controller. ($134 on summit)
(hard to find much not his unit)
Lingenfelter TBRC-001 ($155)
(also a large unknown, seems to have many inputs)
Auto cool guy 85amp or 50AMP NB ($190)
currently I am leaning towards the auto cool as it seems like the most robust option and has the best speed control, as well as allowing me to set an A/C override that is less than 100% speed and still have full speed attainable by Both the fan controller and the "panic" switch. This coupled with the ramp in and out and the after key off run time with a simple control interface is incredibly compelling but I have concerns about fan temps (showing for on at 215 and off at 200 ish), I am a little concerned about the size and weather proofing.
I welcome any input, this is just to control one 35amp fan (you can see the details linked to my build thread) The best option would be to program the fan Into the PCM, this would be awesome as it would allow me to control the fan for all sorts of situations and promoters such as ECT, A/C pressure, vehicle speed, so on and so forth, however several people more knowledgeable than I have attempted this without success.
