Slowing Speed of Air Fan

[Llyal 2000]

I would like to slow the speed of a typical AC fan. The slow speed of
a typical 3 or 4-speed fan is not slow enough. Can i simply insert a
appropriately rated resitor in series between the power source and the
motor? Or do i need to re-wind the motors coils?

 

[Ross Mac]

"Llyal 2000" <lgordonlistserv@evazeconsulting.com> wrote in message
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I would like to slow the speed of a typical AC fan. The slow speed of
a typical 3 or 4-speed fan is not slow enough. Can i simply insert a
appropriately rated resitor in series between the power source and the
motor? Or do i need to re-wind the motors coils?
A dimmer switch might work....though it might overheat the motor a bit if

you slow it down too much.....

 

[Rheilly Phoull]

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"Llyal 2000" <lgordonlistserv@evazeconsulting.com> wrote in message
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I would like to slow the speed of a typical AC fan. The slow speed of
a typical 3 or 4-speed fan is not slow enough. Can i simply insert a
appropriately rated resitor in series between the power source and the
motor? Or do i need to re-wind the motors coils?
A dimmer switch might work....though it might overheat the motor a bit if
you slow it down too much.....


I guess you could introduce another small choke into the cct for the final

low speed. Or for that matter in series with it all for a general speed
reduction. Once you get down to low speeds it's pretty much trial and
error. With ceiling fans I have had sucess with fitting longer blades
(increased load) to get a better setting at the low speeds.

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Regards ............... Rheilly Phoull