Can I use this timed switch for an exhaust fan only?
1033042
I suppose but there are other alternatives for that. This is designed for a fan light combo and has 5 wires to operate both fan and light. If you only need a timer switch any home center or hardware store should have that.
1033043
Yes, that's what I use mine for. I put mine in a double-outlet box, with a regular switch for my light and the timed switch for my fan.
1033044
Yes, but the clicking sound of the timer is too loud for me and the fan operation seems to pulse with the clicks of the timer.I was NOT happy with this installed and returned it.
502429
You need a separate switch. Fan has a small junction box with knockouts for wiring connection.
1901781
Yes you can,As long as the unit does not have a night feature.you will also have to wire (If the unit has regular light) the light,exhaust fan and heater together for the timer switch(Which means you have no control over the heater being off if you don't need it)unless the timer switch has an additional switches.
1324320
No, and I would not use this switch for something that will be turned on and off often. After about 5 months of moderate use front peiece broke off.
1830718
Yes. You can wire this so that the fan and the light are operated by separate switches.
1049908
You can connect both fan and light to the fan wire but you are better off using a single function delay off switch. A single function switch will probably have a higher power rating.
13033
No it is just an on/off switch. But you can control the speed by buying an speed control rheostat. That is what I did. It costs $50 and amazon has the unit the fan maker recommends.
1049907
I guess you could wire the fan and the light to the fan side of the switch. When you switched the switch off, it would seem like nothing is happening, but it would just activate the timer.
1692896
No, this is a fan switch only. I'd look for a slider switch. This one has to be played with to get the setting. Good luck!
1855460
I am using this switch for the fan without heat and it works fine. I would NOT use this for something it's not rated for. For all kinds of reasons.
737746
There is not a timer installed, or any way to do it at the fan. You could always use an external timer and leave the fan on the speed you'd like to use.
1724419
Try the fan manufacturer, or just duplicate the wiring of the existing fan switch.
1349620
Load specs on the timer are 15A general purpose (incandescent, CFL, halogen, etc lights), 1000W tungsten lights, 1/4 hp motor, 1000 VA ballast (florescent lights). So as long as your whole house fan is ¼ horsepower or below, you shouldn't have any trouble. If the fan is larger than this, the timer could be used to trigger a 120V coil on a relay rated for your fan and then the fan power would be switched by the relay with this timer in control.
315558
yes, you can. two key for this: a. exhaust ducking as big as possible. b. distance can not too long, otherwise exhaust fan will not enough power to push hot air out.
646628
I'm not sure but, it possibly could be put on a dimmer switch. I have mine on the timer with my lights so installing a dimmer is a bit of a hassle. I installed the fan at the window (turned it around for exhaust) and ran duct work to it and that quieted it down considerably if that's your problem.
519095
First of all I am not an electrician, but you should check your current switch? Is it a gfci switch? There is a strong likelihood that it is not, and if it is the case, the timer switch which I do not think is a gfci switch will provide you the same protection as you had before. May be your exhaust fan is already on a gfci breaker! I hope this helps.
1349615
I believe this switch is rated at 1800 watts. As long as you fan is not drawing more than that, you should be fine to use it.