I want to use this on a small workshop fan (Powermax hv-20g). Instructions say don't use with solid state controllers. Can it be done?
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Doubtful. Looks like this controller uses a Triac to clip the AC sine wave to control the motor speed. The solid state controller's power supply could get messed up with the clipped sine wave. Personally I wouldn't try it.
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I used it with a stand-alone, window fan that was stuck on high speed. The unit allowed me to run the fan at various speeds. I'd guess that it would work with any fan you can plug into it.
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Hi there. The Velinion speed controller that the fan is made to fit on has a power supply plug clipped on the side in readiness for this fan. However I'm sure you could get it running off another power supply of appropriate voltage.
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No, this is for manual control (it doesn't use the mobo controllers). Fans get plugged into this, and the round dials control the fan speed. I got this because my (asrock) motherboard didn't have enough controllers and I didn't want to run my fans at 100% power. CPU cooler stays on the motherboard, everything else gets plugged into this.
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This controller did not work with my fan. It is the correct controller for my fan. We did everything the instructions outlined and our electrician couldnt get it working either. Only controls the light but not the fan.
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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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Probably not. I used it for a passively cooled card and it was great. But it would be fighting the fans on your card, they both draw air instead of blow. This blower is kind of loud so I moved the pins to run on 7v instead of 12v and it runs much quieter after that. 5v is too low and it might not start spinning.
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If the controller is made for 12V fans, I don't see why not.. but I can not say for sure.. I don't know how they would fare if the voltage is limited..
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Hmm.. I would have said no due to the size of the motor but if you search Amazon for fan speed controller they have at least one that will handle up to 15 amps
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Not significantly. If you are looking for a quiet solution and are somewhat electrically savvy, try wiring two fans in series and ditch the speed controller. I found this configuration was much quieter (practically silent!) than using the fans on the low setting of the speed controller, and still moved a surprising amount of air. The speed controller is not a very "elegant" design, and causes the fans to emit a buzzing or humming noise at low speed.
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YES, the unit will control 12V fans, no modification is necessary. These controls are used in the HVAC industry and many other 12V applications. I use them to control dual 12V cooling fans to cool transmitter heat sinks and power supplies.
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Yes it can , I have two fans running off of a speed control, and it works great
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Your should be able to as long as the fan's wattage doesn't exceed that of the dimming controller...
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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.
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You need still need to buy another power connector to make the connection. As for the fan having speed control it does not for that model.
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Yes. The brand doesn't matter. Wiring it up correctly and it will work with the fan control.
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Your chassis fans should connect directly to the controller connectors. If the connections are incompatible you'll need a converter.