We are coming into a very hot Summer which will produce some harsh environmental conditions, so it is time to check your vehicle’s air conditioning (AC) unit.

Is your AC unit properly gassed up and functioning correctly? Do you receive the occasional warm or hot shot of air when you turn on your AC unit?

If so, chances are your AC system needs attention in two areas: regassing the condenser, and/or the electric fan may need replacing. The re-gassing of your AC Condenser is a very specialised job and should only be undertaken by a qualified technician.

The other vital and important component to your AC system is the Thermatic^® Electric Fan. It effectively pushes or pulls air through the air conditioning condenser to assist with heat transfer thus providing refreshing, cool air into your cabin. The AC condenser is the major component and functions as a heat exchanger for the AC system, converting the refrigerant from gas to liquid so it can flow through the AC system.

The heat generated can only be expelled if a strong efficient Thermatic^® Electric Fan is installed, stating that a strong Thermatic^® Electric Fan with a high wind force (CFM Cubic Ft/Min = ft3/min) is essential to keeping the AC condenser cool so it can continue to efficiently convert the gas into liquid and keep the AC system functioning as designed. The stronger the air flow across the condenser, the cooler the air which can be generated inside the driving compartment. A defective or inefficient electric fan will be detrimental to your entire AC system.

Davies Craig warns that a proliferation of imported fans has emerged over recent years which are very similar in appearance while having dubious performance. Consequently, these units are not fit for purpose as they do not generate sufficient, effective CFM required to produce sufficient cool air flow through your vehicle’s air conditioning system.

Davies Craig has been manufacturing high performance Thermatic^® Electric Fans for more than 50 years and offers a wide range of Thermatic^® Electric Fans manufactured from strong, heatresistant 66 Nylon/glass, offering high air flow, low profile and low current draw. They also now have a three-year warranty.

Davies Craig says every one of its Thermatic^® Fan models have been put through exhaustive durability and certified wind tunnel tests to ensure each delivers high, accurate air flow and CFM (ft3/min Cubic Feet per minute).

Every model can be installed in either ‘pusher’ or ‘puller’ configuration by simply reversing the blade and polarity for bi-directional air flow.

Davies Craig also recently introduced four High Power and four Brushless Thermatic Electric Fan models to complement the existing Thermatic
Electric Fan range. It says each of these models delivers a 40 percent
higher CFM than their standard equivalent models and importantly, enjoy the same mounting profile. Models are available to suit 12V and 24V electrical systems.

All Davies Craig’s Thermatic Fans offer reverse polarity allowing each fan to be installed either in front (pusher) and/or behind (puller) the condenser.

THERMATIC^® / ELECTRIC FAN RANGE