A dimmer switch for motor speed control can be installed with a few precautions and considerations in mind.
Dimmer vs fan speed control.
It says it right on the box for knuckleheads like you and me just because it s within code doesn t make it safe.
Single pole only no neutral required.
Just because it s against code doesn t make it unsafe.
Available in gloss satin colors.
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.
You cannot use a light dimmer to control a fan.
Continuing the discussion from fan light dimming aeon labs aeotec z wave micro dimmer.
This product works with up to 75w of dimmable leds or cfls or up to 250 watt of incandescent or halogen bulbs.
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.
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A triac controller varies only the voltage.
All i know is dimmer for lights fan speed control for motors.
A fan that has no speed control when manufactured has copper windings inside that determine speed and horsepower.
Led dimmer for led cfl and incandescent halogen bulbs 75 w of led cfl.
4 speed with off fan control 1 5 a rating for paddle type ceiling fans.
Thanks for the shout.
It can have a big impact and be an inexpensive way to control the fixture.
There is a growing misconception that this is safe to do but the logic behind it is flawed.
250 w of incandescent halogen.
In this tutorial control speed of dc motor with dimmer.
Fan control works with up to 1 5 amp ceiling paddle fan.
Using a dimmer switch is not recommended for use with a ceiling fan.
Rate controls for home use are usually either triac or vfd variable frequency drive.
Installing dimmer switches is a seemingly easy way to control a ceiling fan and or a lighting fixture.
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.
The switch is very easy to install but.