can i run this fan without a speed controller if i want to run full speed all the time and just unplug it when not in use?
1996478
No speed control required and plugging in is fine, just use a heavy duty receptacle.
1757158
Yes, you can just use the fan. Please refer to the owner's manual for information.
1716460
No. The current and resistance is non-linear and the fan requires full voltage. The type of control you would need is one that does not provide variable resistance but rather a temperature activated relay for full "on" and full "off" as temperature changes.
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.
467534
yellow wire is for a connection to something that can control the fans RPM. should run at full speed without it.
861482
If the controller regulates the power output to control fan speed, then yes. There is no transformer on this fan, the power level supplied determines airflow.
972719
The short answer is no. You may be able to get it to work but I'd advise against it. Here's the long answer: I bought two of these fans during construction of our new house and had hoped to run them both off one controller. The electrician who wired the house connected both fans to a "universal" fan controller, the kind that fits inside the wall box like a light switch. One fan would work pretty well but the other fan would only jerk as though it were trying to start but couldn't. The electrician then tried a similar controller that was supposed to control multiple fans. They both worked better but made noise. About this time I dug up the instructions for both the fans and the controllers. The fan instructions specifically say "To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid state fan speed control device, or variable speed control". The controller's instructions said "CAUTION: To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, or transformer-supplied appliances". We then tried running both fans with one of the supplied transformer type speed controls and that didn't really work either. We finally decided that we don't really mind the "vintage" appearance of the supplied controllers. In fact my wife actually likes the way they look. Because they stand out from the wall we mounted them above the switches controlling those circuits (on/off) so they're just above shoulder height and we're less likely to bump into them as we walk down the hall. The fans are great. We still love them and would buy them again. We'd just skip the headache of trying to avoid using the supplied controllers.
2271165
No. The fan will only run with the light switch is on. You need to rewire if you want it them to run independently.
861483
I have one that I use a speed controller with. In reality for my purpose I really don't need a controller it does not move as much air as I thought. It is very quite though. Very faint hum.
789210
Yes it can , I have two fans running off of a speed control, and it works great
638364
I returned it and got a on / off and leave fan on high. You do seldom adjust speed so did the same thing for all other fans in house and am totally satisfied with the solution.
1845043
Forgot to mention, the case fan is quite loud so I would either replace it with a quiet one or get a simple fan speed controller. This is what i got.
303135
Yes, take out of box, plug in. Push one of four buttons to select fan speed.
1278961
no you can not no fan controller does that you have to physically remove your fan and turn it around to get it to blow air in a different direction
2024779
No, But it can be replaced with a single pole 3/4hp wall switch if you want the fan to run on high speed only.
284990
No you cannot. I have my fan remote in front of me and there are 5 buttons on it total. 3 for speed, 1 for power, and 1 for the light (optional). You have to manually reverse the airflow via a switch that is on the fan itself. Hope this helps!
2155243
When I installed this fan I was looking for maximum air flow since it is in a large vinyl shed. It is a one speed on or off unit. The original instructions, as I recall, did not lead me to believe that it would operate with a speed controller, but to be certain would check with the manufacturer. Though this is not a complete answer to your question, hope it helps some what