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Default outlet on when thermostat on

On Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:18:33 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
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On Nov 29, 4:10Â*pm, Pavel314 wrote:
On Nov 29, 3:58Â*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?

Most are 24 volts AC.