Dimmer Vs Fan Speed Control

In this tutorial control speed of dc motor with dimmer.

Dimmer vs fan speed control.

Installing dimmer switches is a seemingly easy way to control a ceiling fan and or a lighting fixture. Available in gloss satin colors. A triac controller varies only the voltage. 01 22 2008 06 50 pm 12.

All i know is dimmer for lights fan speed control for motors. It can have a big impact and be an inexpensive way to control the fixture. Using a dimmer switch is not recommended for use with a ceiling fan. You cannot use a light dimmer to control a fan.

4 speed with off fan control 1 5 a rating for paddle type ceiling fans. Continuing the discussion from fan light dimming aeon labs aeotec z wave micro dimmer. Led dimmer for led cfl and incandescent halogen bulbs 75 w of led cfl. Yeah basically you need to read the manufacturer s directions for the fan and check that against the manufacturer s directions for the dim control.

Converting a three speed ceiling fan to variable speed is even easier if the original fan was wired to a light switch to turn. A dimmer switch for motor speed control can be installed with a few precautions and considerations in mind. Fan control works with up to 1 5 amp ceiling paddle fan. This product works with up to 75w of dimmable leds or cfls or up to 250 watt of incandescent or halogen bulbs.

Single pole only no neutral required. It says it right on the box for knuckleheads like you and me just because it s within code doesn t make it safe. Thanks for the shout. 250 w of incandescent halogen.

We know dimmer are generally use for ac system so to control speed of dc motor we make full wave brid. Not for use with bathroom or exhaust type fans. A fan that has no speed control when manufactured has copper windings inside that determine speed and horsepower. This maestro device allows you to dim your led lights and adjust your fan speed all from 1 wall control eliminating the inconvenience of pull chains.

There is a growing misconception that this is safe to do but the logic behind it is flawed. The fan speed control switch is compatible with virtually any single 1 5a or less ceiling fan and it can give a plain old ceiling fan smart features.