[jyl]

I’m installing an upblast exhaust fan on my house, as part of a vent hood for my kitchen. Haven’t chosen the exact model yet but it will probably be a 220v model drawing max 6A from CaptiveAire, who make the hood.

CaptiveAire sells a fancy electronic controller for $800 that requires an 30” x 40” x 12” electrical cabinet It has the bells and whistles for a commercial install, including automatic temperature control of the fan and fire suppression control. They said this controller is overkill for a house, and suggested I just have my electrician install a simple switch.

So, what switch should I get? I want a variable speed controller, so I can run the fan at lower or higher speed. Ideally it will be small enough that I can mount it in the wall by the range.

Anyone know a suitable part?

If the 220v thing is a problem, I can use a 110v fan. I’d rather use 220v to reduce the wire gauge though. There will be about 30’ of wire from the subpanel in the basement to the fan on the exterior wall of the house, the switch will be on that run.