the heat fan light unit I am looking at, the Panasonic FV-11VHL2 WhisperWarm requires a 20 amp circuit, but this switch is rated for 15amps.
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Do NOT put a heater rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp circuit. It should trip the circuit breaker bc you are overloading the circuit. Better to call an electrician for a solution, which will probably include running a new 20 amp circuit, dedicated to the Panasonic FV-11VHL2. If you already have a heater in the bathroom, choose a Panasonic fan that doesn't include a heater, then you probably could use the 15 amp circuit, depending upon what else is served by that circuit.
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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.
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I would suggest 12/2 to wire these units. It's true the unit above only uses less then 10 amp- 240VAC. But using 12-2 allows you to put more than one heater on a circuit. There is only one power connection.
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Not a good idea the heater draws close to 15 amps on its own, plus the current of the fan it might fry the circuit board. Not recommend
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Oops. I clicked on the wrong model on my previous answer. Per the Panasonic web site, the MC-CL310 model is 11 amps. Sorry for the confusion.
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I already had a wall switch, we just replaced the heat bulb/fan. Our switch however, is a double switch one operates the heat lights the other operates the fan. We had it installed by the Handy Man Connection. It took them about an hour.
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As per labeled on the switch, its rated up to 20Amps.....hope this will help you....thx.
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The PLF1504 is a 1500 watt unit. For any heater device, divide the watts by the operating voltage to obtain amps. In this case, amps = 6.25.
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5 amps per Frigidaire and 550 watts if power factor is 1.0 and voltage is 110 volts. rule of thumb (?) is peak start-up current for fan and compressor will be 10 to 13 amps. Should work well with 15 or 20 amp circuit breakers, provided you know the amps of other appliances in same circuit.
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You will need a 20 amp dedicated circuit to avoid overheating both the heater and the circuit.
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It's 1500 watts but more importantly, it draws 12.5 amps. Amps are more important. Most home circuits have 15 amp breakers or fuses so there should be nothing else on this circuit but the fan. DO NOT use an extension cord unless it is approved by an electrician. It works well (for me) and doesn't cost a lot to run. When the unit is on and warm, the color on the front screen changes (from black) to a lighter color. The company says this may wear out with use over time. The nice feature is the it has a "tip-over" switch that turns the unit off when it is knocked over. Stand it back up and it will start again. Just be careful about where you place it and that little ones can't get at it.
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I used it to replace the incandescent lamp (Panasonic FFV3420005S Night Lamp) in a Panasonic Whisper Warm Vent Fan - FV 11VHL2. In this particular application the light is as diffuse as the original incandescent - which burned out after ~ 1000 hours of use.
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I believe it's a 15 amp switch, because the directions only apply to using it to control 1 light-outdoors or indoors. We use ours on our front porch light, which is also an LED light.
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I would not consider easy but possible. I had a three way switch without separate fan switch. When I installed the Panasonic unit I installed switch for light, fan, and nightlight. You are ahead of the game with fan switch so not too bad. Definitely took some time sketching wiring diagram. This unit is very flexible and will work for this purpose.
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Hello Kevin,I do not know what the max current for this device is! But by the power cord it looks like it should be able to handle 15 amps. I use it for heat lamps and also 1500 watt heaters and so far I have had no problems. But you might want to check with the manufacturer of the unit. I have a couple of them and planning on buying a couple more. They are really handy. Good Luck, Gary
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Yes. I have 3 separate switches for mine- light, heat, vent. Also, my heater is on its own 20 amp circuit.
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You need a electrician to look at your fan. The switch is designed to work with Panasonic exhaust fan. Not sure what fan you have
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This is a remotely operated switch. Rated for 15 amps. I use it to operate a relay and depend on the vehicle battery for power. Only power here is the battery in the remote to send the signal. It could be used to switch directly if the load was less than 15 amps. I personally would not trust it to hold up in switching a 15 amp load often and depend on a stout relay.