I just received my new bathroom vent fan! I cut open the box and studiously read the manual. The directions said that I needed a "dedicated 20 amp breaker". I have no idea what breaker is assigned to the bathroom. Ok, a trip down into the basement is needed. I open the electrical box and behold:
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Here is what was figured out:
Breaker
1. 20 Amps - Unknown.
2. 15 Amps - Unknown.
3. 20 Amps - Unknown.
4. 15 Amps - Second Floor: South Two
Bedrooms.
5. 20 Amps - First Floor, Library.
6. 15 Amps - Oil Furnace.
7. 15 Amps - First Floor: Rear Stairs,
Dining Room, Living Room.
8. 15 Amps - First Floor: Half Bath,
Kitchen Addition, Porch;
Basement: Lights.
9. 15 Amps - Second Floor: Full Bath.
10. 20 Amps - First Floor: Kitchen Light
Over Sink & Dishwasher?
11. 15 Amps - Unknown.
12. 20 Amps - Unknown.
13/15. 80 Amps - Cloths Dryer.
17/19. 60 Amps - Oven and Range.
14. 20 Amps - Microwave.
16. 20 Amps - Radon Pump.
18. 15 Amps - Attic.
20. 15 Amps - Master Bedroom.
21. 15 Amps - Unknown.
22. 20 Amps - Main Entry Lighting and
Exterior Front Lights.
23. 15 Amps - Basement: Electrical
Socket (Dehumidifier).
I guess I have to figure out a solution for the bathroom vent. I wonder if I can use one of the "Unknown" 20 Amp breakers? Since they do not control anything (assuming that is) then perhaps I can just feed a wire down from the attic and plug it into the breaker box. I'll have to look into that.