i never said one is better than the other, just pointing out facts few take in to consideration
- Electric conversion losses are the worst. (double conversion)
- noise
- heat.
- cost
- reliability (complexity is almost never the best solution )
the flex fan uses little energy ,
but does waste some in very cold climates, because at idle it is not needed
in prudhoe bay.
your choice will always be personal. Floating your own boat....?
I just want to give choices.
many ppl have bad clutches and don't even know it.
or dont know how to test it , or have wrong assumptions of how it really works. ( it just slips most the time)
Best post , for me?
saving motor with broken fan belt. fan made pump spin just enough to save the motor. Chock one up ,for a real fan.
never happened to me i do real PM's on cars. (since 65) Gatorbelts ! Rule.
retired yesterday .