AprilAire 700m on Goodman GMSS921005C
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AprilAire 700m on Goodman GMSS921005C
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I am trying to install AprilAire 700M humidifier on my Goodman GMSS92 1005C. AprilAire requires 120 VAC Outlet. The furnace has a switch on the side of it, which is on a 15 amp circuit. The furnace minimum operating ampacity is 13.7. Can I change the switch to combination switch (switch with an outlet) to plug in the humidifier or will that cause any issues? Or do I need to use a different outlet on a different circuit?
I am trying to install AprilAire 700M humidifier on my Goodman GMSS92 1005C. AprilAire requires 120 VAC Outlet. The furnace has a switch on the side of it, which is on a 15 amp circuit. The furnace minimum operating ampacity is 13.7. Can I change the switch to combination switch (switch with an outlet) to plug in the humidifier or will that cause any issues? Or do I need to use a different outlet on a different circuit?
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Many installs skip the transformer and get 24vac from the furnace terminals C and W connections. A lot less work.
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Astuff I plan on using the terminals instead of the transformer, although, goodman diagram says that I should use the C and front cover pressure switch. But regardless, are you saying I wont need to plug in the humidifier into an outlet?
http://docs.electronicaircleaners.co...stallation.pdf
http://docs.electronicaircleaners.co...stallation.pdf
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Yes..... you should use C and front cover pressure switch HUM connection.
Yes... your 700M will still needs to be plugged into 120vac as it has an internal fan in it.
The 24v from the furnace activates a relay to turn the fan on and open the solenoid.
You will still need a mechanical humidistat inline.
Yes..... you should use C and front cover pressure switch HUM connection.
Yes... your 700M will still needs to be plugged into 120vac as it has an internal fan in it.
The 24v from the furnace activates a relay to turn the fan on and open the solenoid.
You will still need a mechanical humidistat inline.
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PJmax ok thank you for clarifying. but my question is can I use the switch, that is used to turn furnace on/off on the side of it, to convert it into combination switch (outlet and on/off) to power the humidifier? I was told that I shouldn't do that because if furnace turns on while humidifier is plugged in, it might trip the breaker?
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That is completely not true.
It is ideal to replace the service switch with a combo where the receptacle is also switch controlled.
Let me know which combo you get if you have wiring questions.
It is ideal to replace the service switch with a combo where the receptacle is also switch controlled.
Let me know which combo you get if you have wiring questions.
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PJmax Perfect, thank you so much. I was going to replace the switch with this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...-0WS/202035011
black - line
brass - to load
silver - neutral
green - ground
I'll let you know if I have questions how to wire it, but I think I should be able to figure it out.
thank you again!!!!
black - line
brass - to load
silver - neutral
green - ground
I'll let you know if I have questions how to wire it, but I think I should be able to figure it out.
thank you again!!!!
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Normally the receptacle is wired to shut off with the switch so that the furnace and humidifier are dead.
Since the humidifier is plugged in that's not necessary.
For both to shut off together......
The right two black screws should be tied together with a bridge clip.
Line would go to brass and load would go to either black screw.
Since the humidifier is plugged in that's not necessary.
For both to shut off together......
The right two black screws should be tied together with a bridge clip.
Line would go to brass and load would go to either black screw.
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