Dimmer Vs Fan Speed Control

There is a growing misconception that this is safe to do but the logic behind it is flawed.

Dimmer vs fan speed control.

Continuing the discussion from fan light dimming aeon labs aeotec z wave micro dimmer. Available in gloss satin colors. Just because it s against code doesn t make it unsafe. It can have a big impact and be an inexpensive way to control the fixture.

Converting a three speed ceiling fan to variable speed is even easier if the original fan was wired to a light switch to turn. 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. 4 speed with off fan control 1 5 a rating for paddle type ceiling fans.

Single pole only no neutral required. 250 w of incandescent halogen. Rate controls for home use are usually either triac or vfd variable frequency drive. 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. We know dimmer are generally use for ac system so to control speed of dc motor we make full wave brid. 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.

It says it right on the box for knuckleheads like you and me just because it s within code doesn t make it safe. 01 22 2008 06 50 pm 12. You cannot use a light dimmer to control a fan. Fan control works with up to 1 5 amp ceiling paddle fan.

The switch is very easy to install but. Led dimmer for led cfl and incandescent halogen bulbs 75 w of led cfl. All i know is dimmer for lights fan speed control for motors. 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.

Thanks for the shout. Installing dimmer switches is a seemingly easy way to control a ceiling fan and or a lighting fixture.