timer for attic fan

Zoe · 2006-08-13T20:12:41+00:00

is there an easy way to setup a timer control for an attic mounted fan?the only way I can think of is to install an Instamatic type (home depot sellsthem) metal cased timer and wire the electric to the Instamatic which similarly like apool pump timer would then turn the fan on/offthe problem with this is that every time there is a power outage I would have togo on roof to remove the attic fan covers to reset the time which is a major jobcould a timer be wired to the breaker panel or another way?

Aug 13, 2006 Last reply: 5 years ago 21 Replies

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Bob 19 years ago

I use an X10 system for this. You need an "appliance module" which you plug in where the fan plugs in, then you plug the fan into it. You plug an X10 controller or timer whereever you want in the house. The controller sends a signal through the powerline to the module, which turns the fan on or off. Google "X10" for lots of sources. Radioshack sells the same stuff with their own name on it.

Bob

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papi 5 years ago

I have had several attic fans and they've had timer switches on them. Now these are fans mounted in the ceilings to suck warm air out of the house (with the windows open) and blow it into attic. But an attic vent to blow air out of attic is controlled by thermostat s

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