thermostat control

[Ponchik]

I am going to use a 120V wall mounted thermostat (the ones that are used for baseboard heaters) to control an exhaust fan in a communication closet. However, I was thinking about it today and realized that it may not work because I want the fan to turn ON when the temperature in the closet get high the fan to turn OFF. But I don't think this will work. I think I need a thermostat that is used for cooling, similar to an attic fan but for a wall mount.

Am I correct? What am I missing?

Thanks.

 

[ActionDave]

You have it right, you need a cooling stat. They make those in 120V also.

 

[Coppersmith]

Or have the thermostat control a relay.

 

[drcampbell]

Just get a thermostat labeled "Close on Rise". No need for the expense & complication of a relay.

 

[Ponchik]

Thanks guys. I need to keep it simple for the home owner.

 

[controlled]

Just get a thermostat labeled "Close on Rise". No need for the expense & complication of a relay.

Also called a reverse acting stat