Thread: WHAT'S A FAN!?
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Re: WHAT'S A FAN!?

Okay fan=motor. Got it. But as a programmer at heart, I have to keep on asking questions (sorry!).

6. What breaker should be used for a fan? As far as I can tell, only the breakers in the KOP can be used, and the specs for a fan are far below the lowest amperage breaker.
7. Spikes are the only type of motor controller possible for a fan, correct? Fans utilize a DC brushless motor, and they use "sensitive" electronic parts inside, or so I thought. I could be way off...
8. What does the wiring diagram mean when they use that ambiguous fan "box" connected directed to the power supply board?

Sorry again... Thanks for all your help- I'm still a rookie at heart
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