Is this safe? 2 timers on 1 fan on 2 speeds.

[krashx6]

I'm running a s&p 100x fan that needs to be on max speed when the lights are on, but the low speed when they are out. You have to move wires to change the speed from high to low.

I just purchased a VSC-DNe timer which I thought would let me do exactly what I need but the problem with it, is when the lights turn out and the temps get lower, it just turns the fan off completely. This is bad because then my carbon filter is useless :/

My question: Can I just run 2 plugs to the fan. 1 plug wired to high, 1 wired to low. Put them both on timers, so that the moment 1 turns off, the other turns on. Is this safe or even possible? What if by chance both were drawing power at same time? Fan ruined?

Does anyone just have any other suggestions for this problem? Thanks.

 

[grow nerd]

SPDT relay.

 

[qbert]

I used to do exactly that on a TD-200. Never energized both circuits at once - and I assume that would cause damage. Just leave a few minutes between one turning off and the other turning on.

 

[RomulusUSA]

I used to do exactly that on a TD-200. Never energized both circuits at once - and I assume that would cause damage. Just leave a few minutes between one turning off and the other turning on.

I wouldn't recommend that method..

SPDT relay.

Yep. Relay is the correct and very very simple solution.

 

[Mr. Mountain]

I wouldn't recommend that method..Yep. Relay is the correct and very very simple solution.

Listen to this person they are quite right.

SPDT = Single Pole Double Throw fyi

 

[blazeoneup]

Listen to this person they are quite right.

SPDT = Single Pole Double Throw fyi

Agreed!