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What kind of circuitry does this device need? Aaron Fude 05-23-2008
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Posted by Aaron Fude on May 23, 2008, 5:16 am
Hi,

I'm installing the panasonic FV-11VHL1.

(http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Building-Products/
Ventilation-Systems/Ceiling-Insert-Fans/model.FV-11VHL1)

I have concluded that this device will need its own circuit, but would
a 15amp suffice? And if yes, is it OK to go with 14 gauge?

Many thanks in advance!

Aaron Fude

Posted by ransley on May 23, 2008, 9:58 am
> Hi,
>
> I'm installing the panasonic FV-11VHL1.
>
> (http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Building-Products/
> Ventilation-Systems/Ceiling-Insert-Fans/model.FV-11VHL1)
>
> I have concluded that this device will need its own circuit, but would
> a 15amp suffice? And if yes, is it OK to go with 14 gauge?
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Aaron Fude

The link did not work, but if its a bath fan they dont use much maybe
150 watt for the blower

Posted by bud-- on May 23, 2008, 11:44 am
ransley wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm installing the panasonic FV-11VHL1.
>>
>> (http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Building-Products/
>> Ventilation-Systems/Ceiling-Insert-Fans/model.FV-11VHL1)
>>
>> I have concluded that this device will need its own circuit, but would
>> a 15amp suffice? And if yes, is it OK to go with 14 gauge?
>>
>> Many thanks in advance!
>>
>> Aaron Fude
>
> The link did not work, but if its a bath fan they dont use much maybe
> 150 watt for the blower

It includes a 1400W heater and runs at 12A max. The US code wants a
separate 15A #14 circuit (min).

--
bud--

Posted by Aaron Fude on May 23, 2008, 12:19 pm
Thanks!. Then what I am is this: is it OK to bringe a 12 gauge wire
from the panel to the switchbox, but then have 14 gauge wires go from
the switch box to the unit. Otherwise, I would need *five* 12-gauge
wires in the switchbox, which just won't fit!

Thanks!

Aaron


Posted by David Nebenzahl on May 24, 2008, 1:18 am
On 5/23/2008 9:19 AM Aaron Fude spake thus:

> Thanks!. Then what I am is this: is it OK to bringe a 12 gauge wire
> from the panel to the switchbox, but then have 14 gauge wires go from
> the switch box to the unit. Otherwise, I would need *five* 12-gauge
> wires in the switchbox, which just won't fit!

Since the circuit is rated at 15 amps, which #14 is capable of safely
carrying, then yes. But why do it that way? Have you already run #12 to
the box?


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