Here's the idea.
The "Humidistat" kicks on the fan when the humidity gets above 70%. I've got all that wired up well and good.
What I want is to add a 'switch override' (LEFT, diagram), so I can manually turn on the fan when needed, humidity be damned.
My thinking is to run a wire between the HOT (B) and LOAD, with a simple switch.
Normally the circuit will be completed only when the humidistat connects B to LOAD, and on to the fan, and out.
Will it blow a fuse, connecting the HOT on the Humidistat, directly to the LOAD?
I think it won't matter at all if its not above 70%, but wonder if it will still be OK if the hot current goes both ways, from B to load through the device, and also through the switch.
Since it still can run out to the fan, and on to the neutral wire.
I'd test it out, but I thought I'd ask first, because I don't want to bust the humidity detector.
Anyone?
Your override switch is shown as wired correctly and will do what you want.
Instead of a switch..... you could use a mechanical spring wound timer. They come in times from 15 minutes to hours. An hour would be a good time to use. Tork 1 hour timer Intermatic 1 hour timer
This fan is on craigslist and the poster can’t identify the make/model. Yes, I gave instructions on where to find it, but think they don’t have ability to access it. So, was wondering if anyone recognized at least this fan’s Maker so I can research for its Model number. I need the manual so I can look up specs. I need a fan that will flush mount and only hang about 12-14 inches down from the ceiling.
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Hi,
My house has a front yard lamp post in the ground that trips its 20 amp circuit breaker after a few days of turning on at night. The lamp post has three 3Watt LED bulbs with a built-in photo sensor and receptacle. It has power from an underground wire that goes straight to a 20 amp breaker in the panel box and has nothing else on its power wire. I replaced the whole lamp post with a new one and it was good for about 6 weeks, but the circuit breaker is once again tripping. Any advice?