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thermostat for fan?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:39 pm
by mtmickey
Hey all, we have a ventilation fan in our greenhouse and are looking for a plug in thermostat for use with it, so it will automatically turn on and off at certain temperatures. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Thermostats
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:12 pm
by Geek_Gardener
Hi,
Your fan will probably pull some amperare so you need a thermostat that can carry the current OR install a circuit relay.
My favorite is a k-kontrol it can carry the amps and can be wired to run heaters or coolers. Its also built for industrial and humid atmosphere's
https://www.kkontrols.com/livoagth.html
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:45 pm
by Bobberman
They sell thermastats for attic fans for about $35 at lowes. The thermastats are direct 120 current!! You may also consider a timer that may kick on at the hot times of the day. The timers are cheaper about $10. I have my fans kick on from 10am till 8 pm! You can even have a set of two fans with the second coming on at the peak of the heat!
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:31 am
by mtmickey
Thanks for the suggestions