can i use this dimmer to speed control a 12V computer fan?
890085
Your should be able to as long as the fan's wattage doesn't exceed that of the dimming controller...
1100952
Yes, that is what I did and it works fine. I have the light on a dimmer switch and the fan is on a separate switch. If I want to change the fan speed I can use the switch on the fan, but so far have not needed it. I love this fan, really moves the air in my sewing room.
177144
Yes, just don't add a wall switch when wiring it to the fan and use Z-Wave to switch on and off. Be sure not to use the triac dimmer model on an inductive load or a newer model with an current limiter on the light fixture portion.
670216
not as out of the box, you would have to buy a motor control unit, I remember back in my electrical days we would install one for celling fans to control but they can be a little pricey, do not buy a sliding light dimmer switch as these will fail and are made to dim lighting only. hope this helps: http://www.lumens.com/wall-mount-wired-fan-control-wc105-by-minka-aire-fans-R032740.html?utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=google&utm_term=&kwid=productads-plaid^83005992873-sku^R032740-adType^PLA-device^c-adid^42350083071
1426584
I don't think that will work. It is a regulated power supply, so it will try to keep a constant output voltage even if the input drops. you need a 12v dc dimmer.
1201099
We put a dimmer switch (a toggle on wall) and use chain in the light for switching the fan speed. It works great. Of course, we had three wires running to the fan/light - a black, a red, and the white. We put the light on the red,and put dimmer in series with it, while the black wire is always hot (ie, no dimmer in the circuit) so the fan is "un-dimmer". You can install a fan/light dimmer remote device, but our light is in a guest room and we thought the remote might get lost (too many grand kids etc visiting).
588095
I'm not sure. I'm not using it on a dimmer. I would guess you can but not from personal experience.
1580876
This is a 12V. Fan, you cold apply 12v. directly (Ground and +12V.) and it will work at it's maximum speed (google "pc fan connector" to find out) The connector is: |Ground - +12v - Speed sensor - Speed control| However this is intended as a computer fan, i will not recommended it for any other use.
1065408
No active components so it just passes the current from one type base to the other with no change. Some LEDs caution not to use with electronic dimmer, so on these I might recommend caution using in a ceiling fan with such a dimmer. Some people have said it's OK and will work, but I would keep a close check on the LED and dimmer for indication of overheating.
937919
Hello K. Neberman Sorry, but this unit is intended for incandescent lighting only. Even thou it is a Channel-N Mosfet device it is not designed to handle motor loads. Most bathroom fans are small in size (&lt;100W) but it may not work properly. I would not be concerned on damaging the unit, but the operation of your fan may not be as desired. Also this unit requires a minimum of 40W to reliably operate. The reason for that is that it does not have a neutral wire so it borrows power from the load that it is controlling. Intermatic also make switches that could handle motor loads, CA3000 and HA18, those ones have mechanical switches internally, so no dimming possible. also expect a click noise when activated ON or OFF. http://www.homesettings.com/products/new%20products/ha18.aspx Hope this helps. Regards,
988768
No. This is designed for speed control for one fan and dimmer control for one light circuit.
1426586
Induction is usually for motors like ceiling Fans I Would use a low voltage dimmer switch . Do You have 120v. lamps and the lv. trans on the same switch leg ?
525678
You can as long as the strips are connected in parallel. Keep the output rating of the strips in mind as this dimmer is rated at a max of 2A. Pulling more than that could be dangerous
485061
I am not sure. I would think possibly not well because it is not recommended for a dimmer switch, which has different electronic configuration than a regular switch.
1859295
I have the fan connected to a light switch, so you may be able to dim it using a dimmer switch. The pull cord for the light just turns it on and off.
1199457
Nope. It is for dimming lights ONLY. there is an On / Off version you could control a fan with but not the speed of the fan.
514184
Any electric fan can be outfitted with a variable speed switch/dimmer, as long as the switch/dimmer has the specs to cover the fans wattage. so the answer is yes, but make sure the switch you get can handle the fanns wattage. They make speed controllers for some shop power tools,. this fan draws less juice than most power tools, so that would be a good, likely safe place to aim (but still check).But ultimately this one comes with a speed control built in,. so,.. unless your like me and installed it out of arms reach and you want to put in a remote dimmer,.. the question is moot.