Does this unit need it's own dedicated 20A fuse? for a 6500sq ft home with high end single furnace with 3 zones will this work? How long for install?
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Yes it requires a dedicated 20A circuit whether you choose 120V or 240V. At 6500 sq ft you will likely need 2 humidifiers, each running at 240V. Plan on $600 or more per season to operate them.
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For that large of house you need to use the 230 volt option. The 120 volt will never create enough steam. It gets installed before the filter in the furnace, so yes it will work on 3 zones. I have 5 zones. Installation time can very but 4 hours is a good high estimate for HVAC. You also need plumbing and electrical contractors too. Make sure you do not use RO water. Use only regular water. System needs some hardness for it to work correctly.
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This truly need a designated circuit. If not you can't use any other devices on that circuit. It will trip breaker. I had one installed upstairs and downstairs a few yrs ago for ac and heat. I plugged it into a outlet with just my computer and cell phone charger on it and it tripped. It maxes out 15 amp circuit. But it work very well keeps 900 sq ft room nice and comfy.
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No, I just wired it to the thermostat that was wired directly to the breaker. Just like your furnace thermostat.
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Hi Mary, did you already buy this fan? You have to run a 20 amp circuit dedicated just for this unit. In the instructions it tells you. I'm pretty sure if you want, you can go to Broan website and download or view installation instructions that gives you your information you're looking for. Btw, I bought this because of my mother in law who moved in with my wife and I. My wife and I and mother in law love the heater. I turn on exhaust fan and turn on heater and when you get out of shower you're nice and warm and the mirror isn't fogged up! I hope I helped you out with info. Don't forget the switch they recommend as you will need that to operate the fan. It does not come with the fan. Hi Mary, did you already buy this fan? You have to run a 20 amp circuit dedicated just for this unit. In the instructions it tells you. I'm pretty sure if you want, you can go to Broan website and download or view installation instructions that gives you your information you're looking for. Btw, I bought this because of my mother in law who moved in with my wife and I. My wife and I and mother in law love the heater. I turn on exhaust fan and turn on heater and when you get out of shower you're nice and warm and the mirror isn't fogged up! I hope I helped you out with info. Don't forget the... » Read More Hi Mary, did you already buy this fan? You have to run a 20 amp circuit dedicated just for this unit. In the instructions it tells you. I'm pretty sure if you want, you can go to Broan website and download or view installation instructions that gives you your information you're looking for. Btw, I bought this because of my mother in law who moved in with my wife and I. My wife and I and mother in law love the heater. I turn on exhaust fan and turn on heater and when you get out of shower you're nice and warm and the mirror isn't fogged up! I hope I helped you out with info. Don't forget the switch they recommend as you will need that to operate the fan. It does not come with the fan. « Show Less
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Sorry I missed that it was not installed. You may not need one unless you have a humidifier or electrostatic filter. In which case there should be wires coming from either side at the lower half of the furnace trace those to perhaps a shut off switch. Thoses wires will tie into the transformer and a power source. If you cannot find the wires coming out you need to have the contractor finish the job.
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I'd suggest a circuit with a 20amp minimum. Preferably 25-30amp. Theses heaters draw a lot of power. (And no, its not a good idea to put a 25-30amp fuse in what was intended to be a 15amp circuit. The wiring is a smaller gauge and can't handle the current)
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I installed it with these 3: Panasonic 110 CFM WhisperWarm Bathroom Fan/Heat/Light/Night-Light, Lutron MA-T51-WH (for the fan), Leviton LTB30-1LZ (for the heater). It's a great configuration. Added an electrical outlet to fill out the 4 gang box. It has it's own 20 amp breaker. I usually do good groundwork and selected the components with great care. You can find conflicting information easily. This is what I got and it's been sweet for over a year. Wasn't a walk in the park. I am just a handy homeowner. If you are not handy and clever seek help. I say do what I did because it's pretty cool and, as I recall, all according to Hoyle. I installed it with these 3: Panasonic 110 CFM WhisperWarm Bathroom Fan/Heat/Light/Night-Light, Lutron MA-T51-WH (for the fan), Leviton LTB30-1LZ (for the heater). It's a great configuration. Added an electrical outlet to fill out the 4 gang box. It has it's own 20 amp breaker. I usually do good groundwork and selected the components with great care. You can find conflicting information easily. This is what I got and it's been sweet for over a year. Wasn't a walk in the park. I am just a handy homeowner. If you are not handy and clever seek help. I say do what I did because it's pretty cool... » Read More I installed it with these 3: Panasonic 110 CFM WhisperWarm Bathroom Fan/Heat/Light/Night-Light, Lutron MA-T51-WH (for the fan), Leviton LTB30-1LZ (for the heater). It's a great configuration. Added an electrical outlet to fill out the 4 gang box. It has it's own 20 amp breaker. I usually do good groundwork and selected the components with great care. You can find conflicting information easily. This is what I got and it's been sweet for over a year. Wasn't a walk in the park. I am just a handy homeowner. If you are not handy and clever seek help. I say do what I did because it's pretty cool and, as I recall, all according to Hoyle. « Show Less
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Nothing special needed, but always fuse to protect the system. Amazon has some install kits from Kawell, if someone is not sure what to get and they are not that expensive. This unit only has one red and one black wire, so not too complicated. Ive only used them with 12 volts, but understand they will work on 24 also. Thanks.
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Rafael!Hi!I had my unit custom installed!The technician made his own wiring !Good Luck!Dr. Joe M!
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A relay is included but I didnt need it. Check your furnace set up...chances are you have a 24v HUM hookup on your furnace.
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You must have 3 40A breakers. You will want to install as close to electric box as possible.
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you will need to add a 24 volt wire to this to supply constant power. You can purchase these for about $20 and plug it into the wall. Or run a C wire from your furnace to the thermostat
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Yes, it works very well in my house. I only had a small space in the furnace to install the unit. It fit well and works very well.
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Not sure since I use a forced air furnace (no a/c). Check your existing thermostat - I only hooked up 3 wires and it works great!
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My installation turned out to be only about 24 volts.There was a transformer in the furnace I was not aware of apparently.Sorry I could not help.
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Its fine for DIY. Cut 2 sheet metal holes for the ducts and run wire for the low voltage line plus a water line. It was about 4 hours for me, probably 2 hours for a pro. Capacity is hard to judge, I have a 2500 sq ft house in a very dry area (desert) and in mid winter I need to leave the furnace fan "on" to keep the humidity up. If it only runs when the furnace is on, then it can't keep up.
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This system is 220-240 VAC, single phase. Yes, you need to bring directly from your breaker box. Here is how I did. I added two 15 amps breakers at the main box. Every house has two 110VAC poles. Be sure to connect each of them to the 15 amps breaker. Then bring the wire to your system. In my case I added another 15 amps breakers next to the system out side my house. My system is 24000 btu, rated at 9 amps per phase. The rule of thumb is that your fuse must be between 120-133% of the rating on the system. Goodluck