Dimmer Vs Fan Speed Control

Thanks for the shout.

Dimmer vs fan speed 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. Fan control works with up to 1 5 amp ceiling paddle fan. 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. It can have a big impact and be an inexpensive way to control the 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. 4 speed with off fan control 1 5 a rating for paddle type ceiling fans. Available in gloss satin colors. This product works with up to 75w of dimmable leds or cfls or up to 250 watt of incandescent or halogen bulbs.

We know dimmer are generally use for ac system so to control speed of dc motor we make full wave brid. It says it right on the box for knuckleheads like you and me just because it s within code doesn t make it safe. Rate controls for home use are usually either triac or vfd variable frequency drive. All i know is dimmer for lights fan speed control for motors.

Continuing the discussion from fan light dimming aeon labs aeotec z wave micro dimmer. 01 22 2008 06 50 pm 12. The switch is very easy to install but. A triac controller varies only the voltage.

Single pole only no neutral required. You cannot use a light dimmer to control a fan. A dimmer switch for motor speed control can be installed with a few precautions and considerations in mind. A fan that has no speed control when manufactured has copper windings inside that determine speed and horsepower.

250 w of incandescent halogen. Just because it s against code doesn t make it unsafe. Using a dimmer switch is not recommended for use with a ceiling fan. Not for use with bathroom or exhaust type fans.

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.