2002 SS

iTrader: (8)

hey guys, i just installed my SLP fan switch and just wanted to know how long can i keep my fans running before it starts to eat at my battery? thanks!

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

i have mine on at all times when i drive, havent noticed an effect on the battery

fredmr39

When the car is off? Run it all you want when the car is on...doesn't affect battery then. I have the same switch....I rarely use it, but nice to have. I at least like seeing the LEDs so I know if hi/lo fans are on (lo fan is almost always on thanks to thermo and fan settings...I might change this for next winter though..)

2002 SS

iTrader: (8)

thanks for the responses, and ya i was wondering how long when the car is off. Im gonna go to the track next week and test it out but it would suck if the battery went out in the middle of the staging lanes LOL

fredmr39

I figured you meant when off. Would depend on your battery.. If you have a deep cycle battery I would run the fan as needed and just keep a portable batt charger handy just in case. If you're waiting a long period of time, cycle the fan on/off.

2002 SS

iTrader: (8)

you think turning it off/on every 5 min is to much?

dragonrage

I gotta ask... why?

2002 SS

iTrader: (8)

cuz like stated before.........i obviously dont wanna kill the battery....

dragonrage

I mean I don't see why you think you need to manually turn the fan on at all? Your mods don't look to me like they should be making your engine run too hot.

2002 SS

iTrader: (8)

trust me it does....and its plus at the track, cant go wrong. just wanted to ask a simple question

BandDirector Blk98ZM6

iTrader: (21)

I've got the SLP manual fan switch. I've forgetten and left the thing on and it will COMPLETELY kill the battery after about 10 mins. if you leave it on high. You might make it to 15 mins. on the low setting. I installed LED's to come on to remind me I have it on, and haven't forgotten since.

2002 SS

iTrader: (8)

cool thanks for the heads up bro

00 T/A Ron Burgondy

I know this is a couple of years old now... But, did you ever figure out how long you could run them in the staging lane with out draining your batter? I am going to be doing the same thing tonight.