I purchased a 24" direct drive exhaust fan with the typical black, white and ground wiring designed to be connected directly into the circuit. I would like to convert this connection to a 3-prong cord so I can plug it into a nearby wall socket. The fan's specs are: 120V / 60 Hz / 336 W / 2.8 Amps. Could I safely accomplish this by attaching a 12 gauge, 3 conductor grounded SPT-3 cord or another gauge cord like an SJT? I plan on using this fan only as needed during the summer months and won't need it permanently connected throughout the year. I know a enough about electricity to possibly get myself into trouble. Having never attempted something like this, I thought I'd ask for some experienced advice here. Thanks for your reply.
2006-08-02 09:27:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A fan that size should be hardwired. Is this an attic fan?
You can use the outlet box as a junction box if the outlet is not used too much. Most fans require switches, you may be better served running the fan through a switched circuit.
2006-08-02 09:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a metal containment box of some sort connected to the body or frame of the fan that the wires hang out of, you're all set. If not, you'll need to get one, probably what we commonly call a handy box would do, and attach it to the body or frame where the wires are connected. You should put a romex connector into one of the holes in whichever box you wind up with, and then you can thread a decent, (no less than 16 guage), extension cord or whatever length of one you figure you'll need to reach the recept., thru the connector and clamp it down after you've connected the corresponding wires to the fan wires. The romex connector works equally well for regular romex house wire as well as fair size extension cords. Put the cover back on the containment box at the fan and you're ready to plug it in. Just be sure not to get caught in the blades.
2006-08-02 09:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plug In Exhaust Fan
2016-11-07 08:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchase a 3 prong outlet. There sold at most hardware stores, especially the larger ones. If you need to add wire be sure to use the same guage wire that is on the fan. You should use 10 guage at minimum, which is most likely what came with the fan.
2006-08-02 12:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by audioworm31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋