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My master bath exhaust fan has two switches, one on either end of the bathroom. Both are standard on/off flip switches. Is there a way for me to replace one of the two switches with a timer, similar to the one shown below, and still have the other binary switch continue to function? A quick Google suggest no, but I figured I'd check here. It appears from that quick Google that my options may be: A) Disconnect the secondary switch and just use the timer B) Keep the second switch wired, with the understanding that it can only act as a cutoff (i.e. it has to be "on" in order to allow the timer to function, but cannot activate the fan itself) C) Replace both switches with a pair of fancier specialized coordinating switches/timers at $30-$50 each. D) Leave it as-is and just continue to live without a timer. Is there another option here? ![]() | ||
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Partial dichotomy |
Yes...I think. ![]() I have something similar. The toggle switch for the bathroom fan/light is on the wall going into my bathroom. Inside the bathroom I have a similar timer switch, but it operates the heater portion of the fan. I assume it could be wired to a non-heating fan. | |||
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B this is what we did with a motion detection switch in the mud room, the other switch kills the circuit, you just leave it in the on position and the motion (in your case timer) controls. | |||
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Optimistic Cynic![]() |
If your requirement is to always have the fan run for a predetermined period, e.g. for 15 minutes after a shower, a timer connected in series with the fan rather than either switch might be a better option. | |||
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No you've named them all. You could do a motion sensor, but that would leave it turning on whenever you walk in, not just when you shower. I wouldn't have a problem with that set up, but I leave my bathroom fan on 24/7 anyways. Plus if falls under option C) will cost about $30 for the switch. Here's you other option C) - probably around $60: 3 way countdown timer. Companion switch. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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