How to wire outdoor radon fan?
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12-26-15, 10:26 AM
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How to wire outdoor radon fan?
How to wire outdoor radon fan?
The manuals provide no guidance other than it accepting 15 amp / 120 volt.
I want to run a dedicated circuit, only because I don't have anything in the area to tap into.
The manuals provide no guidance other than it accepting 15 amp / 120 volt.
I want to run a dedicated circuit, only because I don't have anything in the area to tap into.
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12-26-15, 10:42 AM
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Most of the radon fans I've connected are direct wired and require a basic disconnect like a switch in a weatherproof box.
#5
12-26-15, 11:10 AM
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Conduit would not normally be required. I usually bring the cable into the back of the switch box and use a short piece of flex. If the wiring needs to be exposed to the switch or the fan..... you can use 14-2 UF (weatherproof) cable.
Some exhaust fans come with a power cord which would require a receptacle instead of a service switch.
Some exhaust fans come with a power cord which would require a receptacle instead of a service switch.
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12-26-15, 01:22 PM
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If the switch is in a location where you can bring the wire directly in from the back.... then you can use regular NM (romex) cable.
You'd want a PVC or cast weatherproof box with 1/2" hubs. One in the back and one on the bottom.
Bell 1 Gang Weatherproof Box Three 1/2 in. Outlets-PSB37550GY - The Home Depot
You'd want a PVC or diecast switch plate depending on the box you purchased.
Carlon 1-Gang Weatherproof Toggle Switch Cover-E98TSCN-CAR - The Home Depot
You can buy a premade conduit with wire to connect the box to the fan. The link is a 6' model. I think they also have shorter ones available. You can also shorten the 6' model.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/AFC-Cable...5-HD/202286686
You'd want a PVC or cast weatherproof box with 1/2" hubs. One in the back and one on the bottom.
Bell 1 Gang Weatherproof Box Three 1/2 in. Outlets-PSB37550GY - The Home Depot
You'd want a PVC or diecast switch plate depending on the box you purchased.
Carlon 1-Gang Weatherproof Toggle Switch Cover-E98TSCN-CAR - The Home Depot
You can buy a premade conduit with wire to connect the box to the fan. The link is a 6' model. I think they also have shorter ones available. You can also shorten the 6' model.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/AFC-Cable...5-HD/202286686
