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Wireing a duct fan into a basic US 110V outlet
I am trying to pass air through a room in my basement, to try and help
circulate the air better down there. There is no wireing in the walls and I have very basic electrical skills, but am good at following directions. http://www.smarthome.com/3011.html Here is a fan I am looking out. It says it comes to be wired into a switch, What would be involved in wireing this fan to plug into an AC outlet. I just want it to fit into a standard US 110V outlet, so I can plug in as needed. I searched the internet for about a month now and can not find any information, so I am thinking either this is not possible, very very easy (answer I am hoping for) or can not be done (although I would think it would be very possible). Any input would be great ... Thanks |
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Wireing a duct fan into a basic US 110V outlet
wrote in message oups.com... I am trying to pass air through a room in my basement, to try and help circulate the air better down there. There is no wireing in the walls and I have very basic electrical skills, but am good at following directions. http://www.smarthome.com/3011.html Here is a fan I am looking out. It says it comes to be wired into a switch, What would be involved in wireing this fan to plug into an AC outlet. I just want it to fit into a standard US 110V outlet, so I can plug in as needed. I searched the internet for about a month now and can not find any information, so I am thinking either this is not possible, very very easy (answer I am hoping for) or can not be done (although I would think it would be very possible). Any input would be great ... Thanks The wiring is trivial. Two wires from the motor go to two conductors in the cord. Ground in the cord goes to the ground connector on the metal of the fan. Unless you need the duct connections, a 'thru-wall' kitchen exhaust fan might make a neater installation. Check the noise levels of whatever you buy. Bob |
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Wireing a duct fan into a basic US 110V outlet
Great thanks alot guys for the input, I figured a plug would work, but
I was nervous about starting a fire from my lack of electrical understanding. I was hoping to adviod a switched outlet, what would be the max amp rating you would concider "safe" when doing this? |
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