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Old 03-23-2008, 12:55 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RH77 View Post
Hmmm -- interesting: a Load-Based A/C auto-disconnect...

RH77
My problem is my a/c is on when my defroster is on, no manual overide other than to turn fan switch off. I remember to hit the a/c button during acceleration during the summer, but always forget during winter.
I figured if I am going to get this switch for my a/c clutch anyways why not have it interupt the field coil of the alternator during acceleration also. This is all dependent on:: Does interupting the field at one wire actually turn off alternator (and is this safe to do) and does the combined amperage of said field and a/c clutch current exceed 8 amp limit of switch. Has anyone safely used this method (for turning off alternator, manually or auto) and what is the avg current of said field. Link to switch again and THANKS!!

http://www.cadentech.com/smartswitch.htm
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