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I'm trying to add a whole house fan in the attic.
Currently there are many power cables in the attic and as far as I know, they all feed lights and bathroom fans – implying they are all switched.
To connect the fan, I think I need a non-switched wire that I can tap into.
Will my search for a non-switched wire in the attic prove to be futile ?
Any tips on how to find one ?
So I've learned that the poly is fire retardant, but it would be better not to expose it at all and use fireproof boards over all of it, instead.
For the fans, I found a slight water leak on one, and now see that solar attic fans are probably the better route. I will consult an electrician to install some from Lowe's.
A three-way, or single pole double throw (SPDT), switch should be able to do what you want.
When the switch is in one position, the main light will be on. When the switch is toggled the other way, the night light will be on.
Crappy diagram of three-way controlling two lights
Best Answer
You should check the instructions for the fan, but I suspect it draws too much current to simply be tapped into an existing circuit. It may be best to hire an electrician to bring a new circuit from the panel to the fan location.