jgcharlotte Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) So am I correct that a micro on/off witch will still operate via ISY control if the 'sense' wires are not connected? I'm thinking about installing a ceiling fan in my office in place of the ceiling light fixture. The switch box has no neutral, I can just leave the switch ON and install the micro on/off at the fan and let it turn on/off with the motion sensor that controls the floor lamps. Edited May 28, 2018 by jgcharlotte
paulbates Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Yes. You'll want to make sure that its specs. 2000 watts, match the fan. Probably ok but I don't know In related news, I just bought a dimmer version of it because Smarthome is having a 30% off insteon sale through today. MEM18 is the discount code Paul Edited May 28, 2018 by paulbates
jgcharlotte Posted May 28, 2018 Author Posted May 28, 2018 It should. I haven't checked yet, but that's why I went with the on/off, not the open/close. That's over 2.5 HP. I went ahead and ordered also, with the 30% off and NO SHIPPING.
mwester Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 That rating is for *RESISTIVE* loads (e.g. a space heater or automobile block heater). Check the ratings carefully for *INDUCTIVE* loads, which would be the motor. (And for completeness, due to the unique characteristics of a tungsten filament light bulb, there's often a different rating for incandescent lighting loads.)
jgcharlotte Posted May 28, 2018 Author Posted May 28, 2018 Ahhh yes, this is true. I think I've been away from electrical engineering for too long 700W/240VAC Inductive/Capacitive Should still be fine, but definitely something to look at!
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