Aux electric fan on condenser

I put 2 10 inch fans side by side on my 8050 this spring. Made a world of difference on mine rolling hay.

never saw a 8000 series that would run under 250 psi on hi side. Most 300 + Eat compressors and clutches .           MACK

AP air has an add on condenser kit for the 8000 series. Says along with the original it lowers high side pressure and increases cooling.

Interesting. I must live farther north of the equator and haven't ever seen the need for this yet. I also wonder if the condenser was hanging straight down instead of angled if that wouldn't help some ??

I put new air filters in, washed out all condenser and radiator.  Pressures are  good just struggles when it's 104 out.  Which it was all weekend.  As soon as I spray water on the condenser it'll freeze you out.  Just ordered a new door and window gasket set from Fehr.  Scott I assume you put two fans that pull air since there's not much room in front of the condenser.  Do you remember which fans you used?

I have an 8010 8050 and 8070. I have to admit that I don't ever remember actual temp hitting 104 but it does get in the upper 90's.

I pull a 13' disc mower with the 8050 and it will keep me comfortable at 95*. It got an engine rebuild along with new ac compressor, dryer and expansion valve about 10 years ago. I wanted to put a Sanden on it but dad was paying the bill and so we went with factory replacement. It also got the radiator recored and new foam kit from Fehr about 5 years ago.

the 8010 pulls a 15' batwing and round baler. It got a Sanden compressor, hoses dryer and expansion valve about 3 years ago. I think it probably needs a new cab blower as it doesn't seem to have the volume the other two do, but it will keep me comfortable. Wednesday is supposed to be 97 here and I plan on clipping pastures. We will see how that works.

The 8070 had a Sanden compressor when I got it. It doesn't do much in the summer but I have pulled tillage equipment with it at 90* and it cooled just fine.

I like it to be around 250 lb head pressure on a 95* day. I'm no expert but one thing I cant stand is being hot in a cab. Good luck

Instead of an auxiliary fan, you may be better off to add a misting spray ahead of condenser??

AC7060IL wrote: Unlike the usual excess of midwest humidity, the Texas heat could also be coupled with lower relative humidities. For example, today’s forecast for humidity levels(RH) & temps (T) per my central IL versus your Katy, Texas during peak afternoon hours; Time. IL-T. IL-RH. TX-RH, TX-T 2pm. 81. 53. 50. 95 3pm. 81. 53. 46. 96 4pm. 82. 50. 43. 98 5pm. 82. 51. 43. 98 6pm. 81. 52. 43. 98 7pm. 79. 56. 48. 95 8pm. 76. 63. 59. 90 Not only are your TX air temperatures higher, but your relative humidities (hour by hour) are 3-5 % lower than here in central IL. Lower moisture in the outside air that’s being pulled thru the condenser will not cool as well as wetter air. Higher outdoor air humidity helps cool the compressed AC charged gas into a liquid form at the condenser better than drier air.

So your saying it’s the humidity. Not the heat?

wekracer wrote: AC7060IL wrote: Unlike the usual excess of midwest humidity, the Texas heat could also be coupled with lower relative humidities. For example, today’s forecast for humidity levels(RH) & temps (T) per my central IL versus your Katy, Texas during peak afternoon hours; Time. IL-T. IL-RH. TX-RH, TX-T 2pm. 81. 53. 50. 95 3pm. 81. 53. 46. 96 4pm. 82. 50. 43. 98 5pm. 82. 51. 43. 98 6pm. 81. 52. 43. 98 7pm. 79. 56. 48. 95 8pm. 76. 63. 59. 90 Not only are your TX air temperatures higher, but your relative humidities (hour by hour) are 3-5 % lower than here in central IL. Lower moisture in the outside air that’s being pulled thru the condenser will not cool as well as wetter air. Higher outdoor air humidity helps cool the compressed AC charged gas into a liquid form at the condenser better than drier air. So your saying it’s the humidity. Not the heat?

Well, YES! The heat energy required to handle that vapor is many times over that of dry air.

I think one of the biggest problems with cooling the 8000 series is the amount of glass.  I see some guys put dark tint on there windows to help block the sun.  Our car air conditioners work great.  I especially like my air conditioned seats in my Ram truck.  We generally have high humidity 65% and up.  When it's bad we have the old 95/95.  95 degrees with 95 % humidity.   It'll zap you quickly.  Lately we are really dry so the humidity is better.

wekracer wrote: Tbone95 wrote: wekracer wrote: AC7060IL wrote: Unlike the usual excess of midwest humidity, the Texas heat could also be coupled with lower relative humidities. For example, today’s forecast for humidity levels(RH) & temps (T) per my central IL versus your Katy, Texas during peak afternoon hours; Time. IL-T. IL-RH. TX-RH, TX-T 2pm. 81. 53. 50. 95 3pm. 81. 53. 46. 96 4pm. 82. 50. 43. 98 5pm. 82. 51. 43. 98 6pm. 81. 52. 43. 98 7pm. 79. 56. 48. 95 8pm. 76. 63. 59. 90 Not only are your TX air temperatures higher, but your relative humidities (hour by hour) are 3-5 % lower than here in central IL. Lower moisture in the outside air that’s being pulled thru the condenser will not cool as well as wetter air. Higher outdoor air humidity helps cool the compressed AC charged gas into a liquid form at the condenser better than drier air. So your saying it’s the humidity. Not the heat? Well, YES! The heat energy required to handle that vapor is many times over that of dry air. It was a joke. Maybe a Missouri thing. Everyone always says it’s the humidity, not the heat that is so miserable. I have a fair understanding of thermodynamics ;-)

I knew it was a joke....and made my comment anyway.....sorry for the way it came across.

I moved my condenser forward away from the radiator and added two electric fans several years ago when I converted to the sanden compressor Have not had an A/C issue since, other than normal maintenance / cleaning. I hope this info helps, good luck.

just an idea not my tractor lol