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  1. 03-20-2010 06:04 AM #1
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    Thumbs up Home made speed controller? +rep maybe

    Hi peeps,

    Anyone ever made a speed controller or seen any threads about how to make one.

    I have searched around and carn't see any info on this.

    Any help you be great and +reps for good help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by High Time 420 View Post
    Hi peeps,

    Anyone ever made a speed controller or seen any threads about how to make one.

    I have searched around and carn't see any info on this.

    Any help you be great and +reps for good help.

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    You could just buy this one and save effort. But I did and I still have it up all the way anyway. I don't really use the features of the speed controller because it seems like you don't hear difference in fan speed except for like the top %4 of the rotary dial.

    http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct...roductID=53142
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    Quote Originally Posted by mlahonta View Post
    You could just buy this one and save effort. But I did and I still have it up all the way anyway. I don't really use the features of the speed controller because it seems like you don't hear difference in fan speed except for like the top %4 of the rotary dial.

    http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct...roductID=53142

    I know i could buy one, but i doubt that they are hard to make and i like a bit of diy.

    My fan i way too big for the area it's being used so i will need one.

    Any other help?
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    Anyone know how to make one of these controllers?????????


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    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43060

    You need a potentiometer and rectifier. but for $14.99 I'd think of a different DYI project.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...3999/43060.PDF
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    Quote Originally Posted by cazador View Post
    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43060

    You need a potentiometer and rectifier. but for $14.99 I'd think of a different DYI project.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...3999/43060.PDF

    Thanks for the help dude, 14.99 is a little costly though.

    Basically, i have a large in line fan that i want to run in a small area, so i don't want it running on full speed, only half would do.

    How can i get the fan running at half speed, it's currently on 230v.

    thanks for the help peeps.
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    You need to place a rheostat in series with your AC of the fan. The same thing is accomplished with a light dimmer switch you can get at lowes or HD. However, these are usually of low current capability of under 100 watts (If they are higher of course they cost more) The 300 + CFM fans can run over 100 watts so be careful. Don't buy an under-rated dimmer switch.
    The previous poster is correct in saying it's better to just buy one. This is one DIY that, unless you're electrically inclined, is dangerous. Also, the price of a good dimmer is that of the referenced dimmer from HTG (which by the way is an excellent product)

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    the fan uses 50w, would a light dimmer do what i want?

    I just want it running at half speed.



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    Quote Originally Posted by High Time 420 View Post
    the fan uses 50w, would a light dimmer do what i want?

    I just want it running at half speed.



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    light dimmer for 50 watts is fine. I thought you may have had a big one and didn't want u to fry!!!
    Get the highest wattage one that u can over 75 watts
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    Ok, i have a light dimmer in my hand now which i rated 100w.

    So this will work, i'l just wire it up like you do lights?

    I was told a dimmer would not work, i know know why.


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