Dimmer Vs Fan Speed Control

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Dimmer vs fan speed control.

There is a growing misconception that this is safe to do but the logic behind it is flawed. We know dimmer are generally use for ac system so to control speed of dc motor we make full wave brid. A triac controller varies only the voltage. This product works with up to 75w of dimmable leds or cfls or up to 250 watt of incandescent or halogen bulbs.

It says it right on the box for knuckleheads like you and me just because it s within code doesn t make it safe. Just because it s against code doesn t make it unsafe. 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.

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. You cannot use a light dimmer to control a fan. Rate controls for home use are usually either triac or vfd variable frequency drive.

250 w of incandescent halogen. A dimmer switch for motor speed control can be installed with a few precautions and considerations in mind. Not for use with bathroom or exhaust type fans. 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.

Available in gloss satin colors. It can have a big impact and be an inexpensive way to control the fixture. A fan that has no speed control when manufactured has copper windings inside that determine speed and horsepower. Single pole only no neutral required.

Fan control works with up to 1 5 amp ceiling paddle fan. 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. 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. 01 22 2008 06 50 pm 12.

Installing dimmer switches is a seemingly easy way to control a ceiling fan and or a lighting fixture. Using a dimmer switch is not recommended for use with a ceiling fan.