Otter Switch Wiring
Otter controls has a long history of providing safety cut outs.
Otter switch wiring. Dunford and pearson is the uks leading distributor of harnessflex conduit and a specialist manufacturer of wiring harnesses cable assemblies electro mechanical assemblies and control panels for world leading companies. The otter switch location and spec ought to be such that it cuts in when not enough cooling has been done by the radiator as judged by the car designer. Potters fsbs flowswitch bypass switch. The following is not recommended for the non authenticity owner or even the faint of heart judge.
The jcna concours protest committee of which i am a member has been asked to rule on a protest resulting from a deduction made for a car having what in a judges opinion were wrong headed bolts holding the starting carb thermostatotter switch. It would seem however that my head is from a later truck the engine has a tag saying it is a rebuild. Lastly it has been known for the current drawn as the fans start up to overload the standard fuses. Alternatively you could wire the otter switch between 12v and the high temperature fan which would completely bypass everything but only switch that one fan on and have the manual fan override.
Disables the flowswitch from the alarm system without the need to coordinate with the alarm company or electrician. It wants to measure water temperature after it has passed through the radiator and cut in if it hasnt returned cool enough water. In its day this unit functioned adequately but technology has moved on and more reliable solid state alternatives now exist. The cooling fans thermal switch sometimes referred to by its manufacturers name otter is fitted in to a waterpipe between the thermostat outlet and radiator inlet using a special grommet and spring clip.
Among several great enhancements to this industryleading line v6 firmware unlocks support for smoke control features. Uukl listing for smoke control applications. The only component i dont have yet is the otter switch. Ive got the right choke cable mounted in the sleeve above the ignition and have a nos cable mounted choke switch.
Otter controls is an engineering and manufacturing company with specialisations in kettle controls small domestic applicance connectors bimetallic safety cut outs and motor protectors. Also the otter switch depends on the current engine temperature thus it doesnt switch until the engine is already hot. I have been gathering parts to get the last non working electrical item on my truck working the choke warning light.