Timer for Bathroom Fan?
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Timer for Bathroom Fan?
I was hoping I could get some options on and idea I am considering. We will be replacing a bathroom exhaust fan with a new (stronger cfm) one in the next few weeks. Currently the one that is installed is operated by a simple light switch. I have heard suggestions that installing a digital timer would be a good idea. This would allow the fan to run for a defined period following the shower to exhaust out more of the humid and moisture air.
Is it really a good idea to have a digital timer in a moist area like this? The manufacturer (TORK) information does state it can be used in bathrooms.
Would an electromechanical timer be a better idea or would it be best to stay with the simple light switch that's currently there?
I have no made any decisions yet but would be very interested in any comments or suggestions people have.
Thanks for your time and thoughts.
Is it really a good idea to have a digital timer in a moist area like this? The manufacturer (TORK) information does state it can be used in bathrooms.
Would an electromechanical timer be a better idea or would it be best to stay with the simple light switch that's currently there?
I have no made any decisions yet but would be very interested in any comments or suggestions people have.
Thanks for your time and thoughts.
#3
Make sure that whatever you get, it is rated to control a motor. Don't get one designed to control lighting.
I'd vote for the simple "turn past" mechanical timer. Most of the electronic timers need a neutral and/or a battery. The mechanical timers are much simpler.
I'd vote for the simple "turn past" mechanical timer. Most of the electronic timers need a neutral and/or a battery. The mechanical timers are much simpler.
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I do not know the manufacturer but a switch that is just what you are looking for is on the market. I didn't install it but another guy from our company. It is in a "Talbot's" womens clothing store.
It is 1 switch with a with a delay off timer built into it. It allows one switch to operate the lights and the fan but when the light is turned off, the fan continues to run for a predesignated time.
It is 1 switch with a with a delay off timer built into it. It allows one switch to operate the lights and the fan but when the light is turned off, the fan continues to run for a predesignated time.
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My electrician installed a Leviton digital timer. Its really nice and works great in bathrooms. It has 4 presets, you can get
5 min, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min
or
10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 60 min
They do need a neutral connected to it to work. They are beautiful and very elegant.
5 min, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min
or
10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 60 min
They do need a neutral connected to it to work. They are beautiful and very elegant.
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Here is what it looks like:
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?a=b&item=8809
Here is a site to get some info on it:
http://www.smarthome.com/4254w.html
I do not endorse smart home, never bought from them, just listed their site as they provide complete information on the product.
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?a=b&item=8809
Here is a site to get some info on it:
http://www.smarthome.com/4254w.html
I do not endorse smart home, never bought from them, just listed their site as they provide complete information on the product.
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This one was recommended to me by an energy auditor. I like the idea that you set the time once, under the wall plate, and it is then just a simple wall switch. I've already found that a mechanical timer and multiple timer buttons are viewed quite dimly by certain others in my home:
http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/39_766_134
http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/39_766_134