ZachG Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm curious I have some pc fans to use for my amp to keep it cool but how should I power them, I've heard the remote wire is a bad idea but idk Quote 1998 Pontiac grand prix gtp supercharged2 12" Obsidain Audio V.1 on a 2011 zx1500.1 at 2 ohms. 20ft of Knuconceptz CCA 0 Guage. 2nd Battery is a Shurken BT-120. Box is 3.5cu tuned at 31.8hz sealed off from the trunk. 14sqft of Dynamat on the Rear deck top & bottom. Soon to be more for doors/roof. Gets low & loud Did a 140.5 Sealed at Battle of the boom in June 2013 dropping to 12.7v (need a alt mines going bad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hammer Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was going to do the same...but not power straight from remote wire. Run a relay for your remote wire...then wire the fans to the relay and bingo. I think that would be the simplest...and they sell relay and plugs at any autoparts store. Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Ce auto has a great turn on kit(s)... Uses a relay, and can handle everything you want or need... Check it out... Simple, cheap, and works... Mines been great... Edited June 4, 2012 by KyLar96 Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-12-t1 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 :/ haha i was going to power with remote cord too. but a relay cord doesnt sound too bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hammer Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 You could buy a kit and wait on shipping or go to the auto parts store tell the guy you need a simple relay to turn on some pc fans..and get the relay with a matching socket so its easy to wire. There are tons and tons of links online to show you how to wire a relay...its simple. I use a relay to turn on my 4 offroad lights and fog lights with a single switch...that way the switch doesnt have to handle 330watts. Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diatribe Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 You could just run them directly of the power and ground inputs on your amplifier. I little geto, but it should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Yeah I would definately use the relay not only for the cooling fans but for everything you need the remote to turn on. Edited June 6, 2012 by bassface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham4864 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 if you guys used a relay in the beginning like i always do then you would be straight. Quote 2009 bmw 5 series Head Unit Stock Amplifier-JL Audio JX 360/4 Processor- Audiocontrol LC6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 fans hooked up to relay. Relay hooked up to battery. Relay triggered with remote wire or temperature sensor (like i am going to use). Do NOT run the fan directly off the remote. Use a relay. You can even use a toggle switch if you want but i don't recommend that. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadking90 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 fans hooked up to relay. Relay hooked up to battery. Relay triggered with remote wire or temperature sensor (like i am going to use). Do NOT run the fan directly off the remote. Use a relay. You can even use a toggle switch if you want but i don't recommend that. why is this? i have always thought about connecting a switch to the remote before it gets to the relay. just to give me control of everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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