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    Default Switch for a dryer booster fan

    I know there are a lot of opinions on the use of dryer booster fans.
    I ran across one in a condo today. The total run of duct was about 35'. Elect dryer.
    The booster fan is below the laundry room about 15' from the dryer. It is labeled
    as a "Elicent AXC100A" fan.
    Two questions: 1) Is this fan even proper for a dryer vent use? Looks like it is not from what I could find.
    And 2). It is on a separate wall switch. Must be turned on separate from the dryer. I would think if a booster fan is allowed, it would have to be on an automatic type of switch (maybe a pressure switch) so it always comes on when the dryer is turned on. Comments?

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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Dryer Exhaust - Fantech
    How do dryer exhaust fans work?
    When the dryer is on, the patented pressure switch senses positive pressure in the duct and turns on the booster fan for a pre-determined time, at the end of the timer cycle the switch checks for positive pressure in the duct, if there is pressure in the duct the cycle continues.


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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    Dryer Exhaust - Fantech
    How do dryer exhaust fans work?
    When the dryer is on, the patented pressure switch senses positive pressure in the duct and turns on the booster fan for a pre-determined time, at the end of the timer cycle the switch checks for positive pressure in the duct, if there is pressure in the duct the cycle continues.
    OK, Not my question, but thanks anyway!!


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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Sumen View Post
    OK, Not my question, but thanks anyway!!
    Sorry

    It looks as though this fan is "proper for this use".
    These are suitable for ducted ventilation systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
    Elicent AXC Centrifugal Inline Fan - Size Options | Universal FansUniversal Fans Store

    I was showing that at least some fans do come on automatically.

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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    Sorry

    It looks as though this fan is "proper for this use".
    These are suitable for ducted ventilation systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
    Elicent AXC Centrifugal Inline Fan - Size Options | Universal FansUniversal Fans Store

    I was showing that at least some fans do come on automatically.
    What makes you think it is proper?
    The companies web site shows it being made for the gardening industry! Air venting.


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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Sumen View Post
    What makes you think it is proper?
    The companies web site shows it being made for the gardening industry! Air venting.
    I'm only repeating
    click on this link:
    Elicent AXC Centrifugal Inline Fan - Size Options | Universal FansUniversal Fans Store


    This is what it says
    The AXC TP high performance centrifugal in-line fans are available in 4 sizes from 100mm diameter to 160mm diameter. These are suitable for ducted ventilation systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    Sorry

    It looks as though this fan is "proper for this use".
    These are suitable for ducted ventilation systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
    Elicent AXC Centrifugal Inline Fan - Size Options | Universal FansUniversal Fans Store

    I was showing that at least some fans do come on automatically.
    I say that is not proper for this use as those are for ventilation, not dryer ducts.

    These dryer booster fans ( Continental Fan - Residential Fans & Air Purification ) have a model number which starts with a "D", for "Dryer"?.

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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Sumen View Post
    What makes you think it is proper?
    What makes you think it's not proper?

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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Reading further it just says venting.
    Since there is no mention of an auto-on feature, this fan is likely not a good choice for a dryer duct fan.

    ' correct a wise man and you gain a friend... correct a fool and he'll bloody your nose'.

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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Stephens View Post
    What makes you think it's not proper?
    This:
    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    Reading further it just says venting.


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    Default Re: Switch for a dryer booster fan

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
    This:
    Thank you Jerry, You are right and I see the fan type that should have been used.
    I can also see where a separate switch could be a danger. Thank you.


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