Ceiling Fan Electrical Switch
#1
09-19-03, 07:03 AM
Ceiling Fan Electrical Switch
SHOULD A SERIES OF FOUR CEILING FANS BE PUT ON AN
AN ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE REASTAT TURN ON/OFF SWITCH???
WE HAD AN ELECTRICAN INSTALL THESE FANS ON THIS TYPE OF
SWITCH.
AS A LAYMAN, I BELIEVE A CEILING FAN SHOULD NEVER BE WIRED UP TO AN ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE SWITCH. COULD CAUSE
THE MOTORS TO BURN OUT OR A POSSIBLE FIRE IF NOT TURNED OFF FULLY.
THANKS, BOB
AN ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE REASTAT TURN ON/OFF SWITCH???
WE HAD AN ELECTRICAN INSTALL THESE FANS ON THIS TYPE OF
SWITCH.
AS A LAYMAN, I BELIEVE A CEILING FAN SHOULD NEVER BE WIRED UP TO AN ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE SWITCH. COULD CAUSE
THE MOTORS TO BURN OUT OR A POSSIBLE FIRE IF NOT TURNED OFF FULLY.
THANKS, BOB
#2
09-19-03, 07:35 AM
Member
A fan motor should never be put on an ordinary lighting dimmer. Fan lighting can be dimmed with such a dimmer as long as the wattage rating of the dimmer is not exceeded.
#3
09-20-03, 02:03 PM
Go to this site and read the information on fully variable fan controls. It should answer your question quite nicely.
http://www.lutron.com/product_technical/faq.html
(BTW, if you've ever wondered how dimmers work, this page will give you a decent overview
http://www.lutron.com/product_technical/faq.html
(BTW, if you've ever wondered how dimmers work, this page will give you a decent overview
