Wiring a thermistor for temp gauge and radiator fan...
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:08 pm
I'm building a 65 Elan S2 race car and I'm enjoying working up the electrical system.
The Smiths water temp gauge I have opted for uses a thermistor (as capillary tube versions are fairly fragile).
It seems fairly obvious to me that this could also be used to activate the electric fan for the radiator, but can a temperature thermistor have a "measuring" and "switching" function (without unnecessary electronic complexity) ?
Has anyone tried this and can offer any advice on the wiring?
Andrew
The Smiths water temp gauge I have opted for uses a thermistor (as capillary tube versions are fairly fragile).
It seems fairly obvious to me that this could also be used to activate the electric fan for the radiator, but can a temperature thermistor have a "measuring" and "switching" function (without unnecessary electronic complexity) ?
Has anyone tried this and can offer any advice on the wiring?
Andrew