Is this a solid state speed controller? My Hunter fan instructions tell me not to use a solid state controller with the Hunter fan. **UPDATE: SEE MY ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION BELOW, ITS IN A SUB-COMMENT*** *UPDATE 2* After calling Lutron and hearing from...
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I'd have to check the documentation on it to know for sure. I have a Hampton Bay fan connected to it. This switch is a digital switch that talks over the power lines to a control box that you hide in the fan housing. You connect your power line directly to the control box and then you connect that to your fan (that's if my memory serves me right). I'm not sure what solid state is supposed to mean in this case. To me it means no moving parts. However, the control box is basically a switching circuit and since I don't audibly hear a click it could be a set of high power transistors doing the switching instead of relays. That's what they might mean? The best suggestion I can give you is to give Lutron a call. They have a set of on-call electricians which are really helpful and they helped me diagnose my installation over the phone when I tied the wires incorrectly.
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It worked on my hunter, but the fan wasn't as fast. Fast setting now is Medium, Medium is slow, Slow is barely moving. I might have a bad capacitor, but the slow operation started when I changed the switch.
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Based on how well it worked with the fan motor... I'd say no! This isn't a scientific response but rather what I observed with the fan motor. The controller simply isn't very precision and I think it has wide swings in voltage... in other words you couldn't fine tune it. I think it would very quickly smoke the motor in the vacuum. Again this is simply my observations on how it performed with my electric fan motor which was pretty small and didn't draw many amps.....
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I have a controller with an exhoust fan and LED light in a bathroom. I have experienced a few times, the controller shuts off on time and on again. The action is very reasonable due to changing light condiditions. I may fix it with lower sensitivity setting. So far it is not my priority list. Would you please try to reduce sensitivity set? Shinzo O. FL
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No it is just an on/off switch. But you can control the speed by buying an speed control rheostat. That is what I did. It costs $50 and amazon has the unit the fan maker recommends.
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I set mine up with wall controls (1 gang "switch" but with separate fan and light dimmer settings, with its own remote and control system that replaces the one that came with this unit - from Lutron). I did not want to have just the remote, or a single control/switch on the wall. If you're wiring this up new, consider using 12-3 wire (versus 12-2) - the extra "line" (2 hots, 1 neutral, 1 ground) allows you more flexibility with fan/light fixtures for separate controls "at the switch." Incidentally I've had these units a little while now and both are working just fine. I set mine up with wall controls (1 gang "switch" but with separate fan and light dimmer settings, with its own remote and control system that replaces the one that came with this unit - from Lutron). I did not want to have just the remote, or a single control/switch on the wall. If you're wiring this up new, consider using 12-3 wire (versus 12-2) - the extra "line" (2 hots, 1 neutral, 1 ground) allows you more flexibility with fan/light fixtures for separate controls "at the switch." Incidentally I've had these units a little while now and both are working... » Read More I set mine up with wall controls (1 gang "switch" but with separate fan and light dimmer settings, with its own remote and control system that replaces the one that came with this unit - from Lutron). I did not want to have just the remote, or a single control/switch on the wall. If you're wiring this up new, consider using 12-3 wire (versus 12-2) - the extra "line" (2 hots, 1 neutral, 1 ground) allows you more flexibility with fan/light fixtures for separate controls "at the switch." Incidentally I've had these units a little while now and both are working just fine. « Show Less
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I am sorry cannot answer your question. I would contact the Hunter Fan Company, I am sure they could answer your question.
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No, the fan controls do not control LED lighting of fans, nor of the actual unit's LED interface. It controls fan speed/RPM only.
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I would like to do nearly the same thing. I would like to replace the wall switch with an automated relay switch (on/off)-- then control the fan with a handheld remote. I am trying to find out if this will work. Has anybody tried this?
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I used the remote for a smaller fan of theirs. I didn't want to have wiring run. Works but I don't think I'm getting all speeds. They say I am. You can call or email their support. They are helpful
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NO. I even went so far as to try one for brushless motors (even though I was nearly positive it was a standard brush- style). Speed controllers do NOT work with this fan.
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The only one I know about was an easy solid state construction project way back in the '90s. It had only a handful of components, including a triac, a silicone controlled rectifier (SCR), a potentiometer (variable resistor) and about 6 resistors and capacitors. It was in a book of simple electronic projects. I built it in an hour (once I had the parts). Unfortunately, I lent it to someone who tried to use it with a 5HP elevator motor. That slagged it. The other responder to your original question is WRONG. Any speed controller that reduced voltage, also reduces available torque. That'll work for a fan because the load is small & balanced. That isn't very desirable in a lathe motor as it will stall the machine if anything but the smallest cuts are attempted. The solid state controllers such as the one sold by Amazon interrupts the AC waveform to a greater or lesser extent, thereby allowing full torque at any speed (& smooth operation at even slow speeds). I'd Google "solid state AC motor speed controller", sift the hits for any mention of "DC" - which would rule it out for your application. Check out what's left for your motor (check with the seller as you did with Amazon). BTW, the reason your lathe has gears (or pulleys) to regulate speed is because, until Triacs, there was no other way to slow an AC motor & retain necessary torque. Good luck.
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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
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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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yes, i use the active air controller from amazon with my fan and it works BUT it is finicky. make adjustments to fan speed slowly. is it damaging my fan? i can't say. i have run it 24/7 for almost 4 months now for my indoor herb garden without a problem.
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No there is no remote. Honestly the ones with remote are much more expensive and wasn't worth it for me. I do like the Hunter fan very much. Was a great purchase. It's my third Hunter fan and have never had a problem.
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No, but you can buy a fan speed controller at either Lowes or Home Depot that should work. they're about $ 20- 30 bucks and they will fit into most existing outlet boxes. i returned mine and bought a a Hampton Bay 60" industrial, model # 526-012 from Home Depot. It's about 30.00 more, but has reverseable speed and the wall controller fits easily into the outlet box and looks much nicer ( to me ). Both fans look similar and both move a lot of air, run quietly, and are fairly easy to install. The Westinghouse has steel blades and the Hampton Bay has plastic blades but are thick and sturdy. Good luck No, but you can buy a fan speed controller at either Lowes or Home Depot that should work. they're about $ 20- 30 bucks and they will fit into most existing outlet boxes. i returned mine and bought a a Hampton Bay 60" industrial, model # 526-012 from Home Depot. It's about 30.00 more, but has reverseable speed and the wall controller fits easily into the outlet box and looks much nicer ( to me ). Both fans look similar and both move a lot of air, run quietly, and are fairly easy to install. The Westinghouse has steel blades and the Hampton Bay has plastic blades but are thick and... » Read More No, but you can buy a fan speed controller at either Lowes or Home Depot that should work. they're about $ 20- 30 bucks and they will fit into most existing outlet boxes. i returned mine and bought a a Hampton Bay 60" industrial, model # 526-012 from Home Depot. It's about 30.00 more, but has reverseable speed and the wall controller fits easily into the outlet box and looks much nicer ( to me ). Both fans look similar and both move a lot of air, run quietly, and are fairly easy to install. The Westinghouse has steel blades and the Hampton Bay has plastic blades but are thick and sturdy. Good luck « Show Less