Timer on one switch in a triple switch
#1
02-19-13, 07:38 AM
Timer on one switch in a triple switch
Hi,
I have a triple switch in my bathroom like this:http://i1.quinbyhardware.com/9967183.jpg
One of the switches controls the exhaust fan. I want to put a timer on just that one switch so that it turns off in 30 minutes or an hour. What are my options?
FYI - if there is no option in the triple, I could change this switch to a double because we don't actually use the third switch - it is a night light in the fan unit.
Thanks for your help!
I have a triple switch in my bathroom like this:http://i1.quinbyhardware.com/9967183.jpg
One of the switches controls the exhaust fan. I want to put a timer on just that one switch so that it turns off in 30 minutes or an hour. What are my options?
FYI - if there is no option in the triple, I could change this switch to a double because we don't actually use the third switch - it is a night light in the fan unit.
Thanks for your help!
#2
02-19-13, 07:49 AM
Group Moderator
Your options are limited with that style switch. Timer switches are commonly available for standard switches but I have never seen one for the small triple switch like you have. Do you know the brand switch you have? Have you checked with that manufacturer?
#4
02-19-13, 08:11 AM
I was thinking maybe I could use a touch switch like this:
Livolo 3 Gang Touch Remote Control Switch US Type Smarthome Wireless | eBay
and then some kind of in line timer tucked into the wall
Livolo 3 Gang Touch Remote Control Switch US Type Smarthome Wireless | eBay
and then some kind of in line timer tucked into the wall
#5
02-19-13, 02:19 PM
Is there any kind of "in line" timer I could install between the switch and the fan and just tuck it into the wall?
A copy of Wiring Simplified should answer a lot of questions for you. Look for it in the electrical aisle at the big box home improvement stores.
