Does the attic fan need to be on a dedicated breaker?
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Apr 25, 2010 #2 Short answer it depends. What's that amperage of the fan? Welcome to the forum!
T ty Senior Member Location 3rd Rock from the Sun Apr 25, 2010 #3 We've been installing alot of Broan Solar Attic Fans. I don't think they need a breaker at all
cadpoint Senior Member Location Durham, NC Apr 25, 2010 #4 If you use a motor rated switch- usually 20Amp rated, (single pole((asuming 120V)) as a means of disconnect your good. Sorry not sitting w/ a Code book... or i'd give you the refenrence of up to 1/8 HP. Welcome to the Forum! Last edited: Apr 25, 2010
If you use a motor rated switch- usually 20Amp rated, (single pole((asuming 120V)) as a means of disconnect your good. Sorry not sitting w/ a Code book... or i'd give you the refenrence of up to 1/8 HP. Welcome to the Forum!
480sparky Senior Member Location Iowegia Apr 25, 2010 #5 Disconnects are a different animal than OCDs.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Apr 27, 2010 #7 jimmyvolts said: The fan is 3.4 amps Click to expand... At 3.4 amps the answer is no. Take a look at 210.23(A)(2).
jimmyvolts said: The fan is 3.4 amps Click to expand... At 3.4 amps the answer is no. Take a look at 210.23(A)(2).
Jim W in Tampa Senior Member Location Tampa Florida Apr 27, 2010 #8 No need at 3.4 but it is a nice way to be able to shut it off when unneeded
mxslick Senior Member Location SE Idaho Apr 27, 2010 #9 Jim W in Tampa said: No need at 3.4 but it is a nice way to be able to shut it off when unneeded Click to expand... Or in the event of a fire.
Jim W in Tampa said: No need at 3.4 but it is a nice way to be able to shut it off when unneeded Click to expand... Or in the event of a fire.
Jim W in Tampa Senior Member Location Tampa Florida Apr 27, 2010 #10 mxslick said: Or in the event of a fire. Click to expand... Thanks i never even thought about that. Hopefully if anyone is home they would kill the main breaker.
mxslick said: Or in the event of a fire. Click to expand... Thanks i never even thought about that. Hopefully if anyone is home they would kill the main breaker.