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Old 08-29-2007, 05:32 PM
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Dual Fans?

Would replacing my larger single aux fan with two smaller ones to cover the whole condenser be a worthwhile expense? I've noticed the newer mercs have em and it also seems that the vent temps don't climb at all in stop and go traffic.

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Old 08-30-2007, 01:27 PM
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Would replacing my larger single aux fan with two smaller ones to cover the whole condenser be a worthwhile expense
I wouldn't recommend re-engineering a proven system. In my experience, MB auxiliary fans have always been more than adequate, even under harsh conditions. If you've got cooling system issues, start with the basics.
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Old 08-30-2007, 01:35 PM
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I dont have engine cooling problems. I have a/c vent temps rising to beyond where I want them. In cars like the ML320, they have dual fans and have no vent temps climbing in stop and go traffic.
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E150GT, I have read that to do this you have to change/upgrade the wiring/circuits that control the 1 fan to accomdate the difference in volts/amps to run the 2 fans.

Someone chime in who knows basic electrical circuits!
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Depending on the draw of the fans, the parallel load may overheat the circuit, so you may in fact have to either upgrade the wiring and/or use smaller fans.
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Old 09-02-2007, 10:06 PM
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I'm sure I would use smaller fans, but are dual fans worth the expense?

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