Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Whole House Fan Switch

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gap925HC
06-10-09, 01:34 PM
I just purchased a 2 speed Master Flow 24" Whole House Fan (WHFS24M). Is it possible to wire the fan so that I can eliminate the pull chain and use a wall switch or a variable speed wall switch?

chandler
06-10-09, 03:25 PM
Not too sure what pull chain you refer to, but if you go to MasterFlow Whole House Fans (http://www.gaf.com/Content/GAF/RES1/ROOF/WholeHouseFans.asp?viewer) and scroll down the page, you will see a timer switch that is compatible with your fan. I prefer the timers as it lets you turn it on for an hour or so and not have to remember to shut it down.
gap925HC
06-10-09, 03:43 PM
The pull chain is simply a two speed switch to set the fan speed - low, high or off. The pull chain switch has three wires - black, white and red. I assume the red is low speed and black is high speed. The accessory you pointed out looks like it would do the trick. I'll check into that. Thanks.