[Shop-talk] attic fan switches (does this exist?)

[Benjamin Zwissler]

Yes, they exist. Look for home automation systems like Samsung's smart
home.  You can also use wifi devices via Amazon Alexa.

Ben

On Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 8:34 AM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> I have an attic fan that is on a thermostatic switch.
>
> I was wondering if there was a way that I can have it on a  thermostatic
> switch AND a remote switch (like X-10)
>
> What happens is that  I want to turn on the fan on some nights or days,
> but it isn't hot enough to trigger it to go off.  If I reduce the
> temperature setting, it stays on most on the time.
>
> But I do want it to go on if it gets too hot when I'm not home.
>
> Is there anything like this on the market?  I also couldn't figure out how
> to wire 2 separate switches safely to accomplish this.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mule
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