What are my speed controller options? Do I have to use the one that is shown in the ad? I want to put a rheostat inside a wall handy box.
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You do not have to use the one in the ad. Any rheostat wired into the circuit will work.
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i used a transformer, relay and low voltage thermostat. I would assume if the switch you use is 110v to the fan it would be fine
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I'm using a Hydrofarm Fan Speed Controller. About $20. Works fine. Reducing power a bit lowers the noise considerably.
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I would probably try their control before a generic rheostat. From what I've read they can induce hum, and possibly shorten the life of the fan. That said, I use a variac auto-transformer for my fan. I already had the variac, which I use for electronic repair. It works very well, infinitely adjustable, and is very quiet! This fan seems to be very good quality, and I am quite pleased with it.
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I would probably try their control before a generic rheostat.From what I've read they can induce hum, and possibly shorten the life of the fan. That said, I use a variac auto-transformer for my fan. I already had the variac, which I use for electronic repair. It works very well, infinitely adjustable, and is very quiet!This fan seems to be very good quality, and I am quite pleased with it.
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I asked LEDwholesalers the same question RocPopy, This is there response. "Hello: Sorry, our fans are unlikely to work with fan speed controllers. Regards, LEDwholesalers" That should clear things up for everyone.
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The fan came with one 6 speed wall control unit. I had to purchase the remote control unit (which I use much more than the wall control unit) separately. Hope this helps.
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You know Steve- the manufacturer's website answers your questions :) but here you go."Q: What fans can I use a fan speed controller with?A: Our fan speed controller (ACSC) will work with brushless motors, such as the ones commonly used with inline centrifugal fans. Do not use with blowers, booster fans, etc."Quiet operationDurable ceramic-coatedMetal housingUL-recognized componentsHigh quality molded impellerThermally-protected AC motorIncludes mounting brackets and 8 foot pre-wired 120V cordThermally protected A/C motor :) I have 3 - these things are worth every penny - they are loud if not attached to any duct or filter. You know Steve- the manufacturer's website answers your questions :) but here you go."Q: What fans can I use a fan speed controller with?A: Our fan speed controller (ACSC) will work with brushless motors, such as the ones commonly used with inline centrifugal fans. Do not use with blowers, booster fans, etc."Quiet operationDurable ceramic-coatedMetal housingUL-recognized componentsHigh quality molded impellerThermally-protected AC motorIncludes mounting brackets and 8 foot pre-wired 120V cordThermally... » Read More You know Steve- the manufacturer's website answers your questions :) but here you go."Q: What fans can I use a fan speed controller with?A: Our fan speed controller (ACSC) will work with brushless motors, such as the ones commonly used with inline centrifugal fans. Do not use with blowers, booster fans, etc."Quiet operationDurable ceramic-coatedMetal housingUL-recognized componentsHigh quality molded impellerThermally-protected AC motorIncludes mounting brackets and 8 foot pre-wired 120V cordThermally protected A/C motor :) I have 3 - these things are worth every penny - they are loud if not attached to any duct or filter. « Show Less
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No. Will not work with speed controller. Tried it. They run 110V on or off. I put two in two different basement ducts to feed 2800 sq ft split level upstairs bedrooms with A/C during summer. Decent air movement. A little noisy but it is the air movement, not the fan, but it did the trick. Eliminated the temperature stratification main level to upstairs. CFM is totally dependent on air flow restrictions in your system. 90 degree elbows, pipe diameters and run length. My ducts are 7" so I had to use reducers to fit the diameters. Total vertical lift is about 12 ft.
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I didn't notice a difference. The speed controller kind of seemed pointless. There's only 2 settings low and high. Low is nice and high for me was just too much!!! So I only use it on low haha. I hope I answered your question.
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This fan comes with two-speeds, as for adding a rheostat, I am not sure if it would burn out the motor. The Hi-Low speeds seem to work fine.
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I don't use a speed controller for my setup, but I can tell you that this broke down on me in less than 2 months. If there's a way to check without buying anything new, just tell me and I'll respond back.
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Disappointingly enough, it is. I was not aware when I ordered it. It is working fine now but who knows how long that will last. My other one, a real Hitachi, is actually doing okay. I had not used it in a while and when I did it sounded different. Still had power but I thought it might be on it's way out. We can't have that! It is the speed controller that sent me over the edge. I plan to use the knockoff til it passes away and then go back to the real one. I would recommend getting a speed controller alone. Am pretty sure they sell them separately.
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1st locate the ceramic speed control switch 2nd run your test leads from there to where your going to mount the switch leave the ceramic speed controller in the air box just determine your hot lead and negative lead,hookem into riorand the try it give a test make sure it doesn't get to hot if not then mount this switch where you want it on the dash or make a separate panel to go under the dash with easy access for the driver.
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Hello Sueshine, The F843-SL comes with a 3-Speed 256-Bit Hand Held Remote with wall holster. You can also purchase an additional wall control,model WCS213. Thanks! Chelsea, Litmtan Bros.
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Yeah I had that in my fan info too. But the info with this control says not to use it with a solid state fan. Who even knows what these "solid state" things are. You should be fine.
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Buy a small adjustable rheostat rated by how many amps or watts your going to pull.
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If you want N speed it has to be wired. Otherwise, it won't work without manually changing to G speed and that cuts your max speed in half.
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I would not recommend using an AC router speed controller. I have a controller like this, and it works fine on my router, but you don't want to starve a big motor like the Grizzley G2905. Your best bet is to get two 4-step pulleys with 5/8" bore, the sort of setup I see on my Sears bench drill. The motor would best be mounted on a hinged baseplate that has some kind of spring tensioner. It would only take a few seconds to move the drive belt from a higher ratio pair of pulley grooves to a lower one, and vice versa. Your slowest speed (and most power) sees the belt in the smallest pulley segment at the motor end, and the biggest segment at the machine end, which you probably already know. I would not recommend using an AC router speed controller. I have a controller like this, and it works fine on my router, but you don't want to starve a big motor like the Grizzley G2905. Your best bet is to get two 4-step pulleys with 5/8" bore, the sort of setup I see on my Sears bench drill. The motor would best be mounted on a hinged baseplate that has some kind of spring tensioner. It would only take a few seconds to move the drive belt from a higher ratio pair of pulley grooves to a lower one, and vice versa. Your slowest speed (and most power) sees the belt in the smallest... » Read More I would not recommend using an AC router speed controller. I have a controller like this, and it works fine on my router, but you don't want to starve a big motor like the Grizzley G2905. Your best bet is to get two 4-step pulleys with 5/8" bore, the sort of setup I see on my Sears bench drill. The motor would best be mounted on a hinged baseplate that has some kind of spring tensioner. It would only take a few seconds to move the drive belt from a higher ratio pair of pulley grooves to a lower one, and vice versa. Your slowest speed (and most power) sees the belt in the smallest pulley segment at the motor end, and the biggest segment at the machine end, which you probably already know. « Show Less
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there IS a tension control knob that works really well, as far as I can tell. when you ask if it can move by gravity alone do you mean when its positioned for vertical movement? i assume you could put a little tension in it and let it fall slowly with gravity, but controlling it manually would still be more precise. when i tried it just now, it did move down, but not at a consistent rate of movement. so i'd suggest just doing it manually. and can it ease in and out at the ends? again, only manually. there is no automated speed control.
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Speed selection is fine on mine. My problem is the front face (head with led lamps, etc) of the driver keeps comming off. Held on by teo screws and no matter what I do to try and keep in place, it keeps coming off about once a week. Assume you are having problems with your trigger? Good luck