"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
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On Nov 29, 4:10 pm, Pavel314 wrote:
On Nov 29, 3:58 pm, Sam Takoy wrote:





On 11/29/2010 3:43 PM, Jon Danniken wrote:

Sam Takoy wrote:
Hi,

Looking for a cheap but reliable solution.

I want a fan to turn on when my thermostat is on. Is there a gizmo
that would do that for me. My fan is line voltage.

Yes, there are several different ways you could get that to work, but
I
don't have enough information to suggest any in particular.

The best solution will be found by consulting with your electrician.

Jon

Hi Jon,

Thanks a lot.

Please suggest one if you can. For example, something that would turn on
an outlet when the thermostat turns on.

Thanks again

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What you want is a relay, where the 12 volt line from your thermostat
closes a switch to allow 120 v house current to flow. I would guess
that such things are available at your local electrical supply store,
although I've never used one myself.

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How do you know that he has a 12 volt line from his thermostat?

He wouldn't, It would likely be 24 volt, unless it's electric heat