Dimmer switch as fan control?

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bosca

Active Member

Nov 4, 2008

• #1

Hi
Just wondering if the dimmer switches used for tungsten lights would work to raise and lower fan speed and how one would wire this?

I've a 25watt fan and a tungsten dimmer that says 40-250watts on it, is there anyway this would work?

 

flamdrags420

Well-Known Member

Nov 4, 2008

• #2

use the kind built for fans.

 

smkdout

Active Member

Nov 4, 2008

• #3

works for me man, works great actually.... it will work fine

 

flamdrags420

Well-Known Member

Nov 4, 2008

• #4

I understand they will work fine, but I was under the impression that they pose a hazard somehow?

 

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bosca

Active Member

Nov 6, 2008

• #5

Old style dimmers worked using a resistor that generated heat, new ones affect how quickly the AC cycles I think...I'd say it's ok...I know perfectly well I could use one for fans but I'm trying to save money!

 

killamanilla420

Active Member

Nov 6, 2008

• #6

hey im thinkin of using a over the range micriwave exhaust fan but haning truble with the power control part any answers