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Small fireplace fan?

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Hi all.

 

Does anyone know if a very small fireplace fan could be run variably by an Insteon SWL Relay Switch? I don't know the amperage, but it has to be low. It is simple 120v A/C. You only run this thing to move a small amount of air around the (Heatalator) and into the room. Right now I have it on a Leviton timer. I don't need variable speed, just the option to set it for variable times.

 

Thanks,

 

aLf

Hi Alf,

 

Is the fan presently controlled by a standard 120VAC wall switch/timer?

 

A standard SwitchLinc relay switch can definitely control a fan (on/off) without issue, as long as it is within the switch's rating. I have KeypadLinc relays controlling ceiling fans with lights (300W for the lights; the motor I'm not sure of, but probably not more than 100W, likely less). From your description, it sounds as though your fan should be fine to use with a SWL/R, but please do check its rating if possible. If you can determine the rating of the Leviton timer, the fan should be not more than that rating.

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