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    mforish Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 24, 2007, 12:36 PM
    Attic Fan Thermostat
    I had a very old thermostat controlled attic fan. I replaced it with a new one. There was some leakage and, I believe, the new thermostat may have gotten wet (it stopped working). I fixed the leak in the roof and replaced the new thermostat with another one. That thermostat worked for about another 1-1/2 to 2 weeks, then again stopped working. Could this be from the thermostat again getting wet (it is located beside the fan opening in the roof)? I was going to try another thermostat and move it away from the fan opening.

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    Jul 25, 2007, 06:05 AM
    Relocate thermostat away from opening. If fan doesn't work, bypass thermostat, and repair or replace.
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    Jul 25, 2007, 12:40 PM
    Is there any evidence the second thermostat has gotten wet?
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