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Can I wire my two-speed In-Line Duct Fan to run on High or Low speed?

April 26, 2017duct fan high In-Line low run speed two-speed wire

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Can I wire my two-speed In-Line Duct Fan to run on High or Low speed?

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Yes, but first this warning. NEVER connect the High and Low speed wires together. The motor wiring will burn out in a matter of seconds, permanently destroying the unit. Wire to operate either on High speed or Low speed. Never both. You may use a Single Pole, Double Throw “ON-OFF-ON” toggle, rocker or other switch to wire for High or Low speed operation. This switch must be rated for 125 Volt AC, 10 Amp minimum. Now you can switch your 2-speed Inductor from High to Low speed and have a center OFF position. Connect the supply power to the C (common) terminal, the High speed wire from the motor to the terminal marked 1 and the Low speed wire from the motor to the terminal marked 2. Make sure that the wiring and enclosure for this switch conform to all applicable standards and codes.