There are some devices that look like ordinary light dimmers but are sold expressly for ceiling fan speed control. Heres some similar controllers.
Vac2 2e Rfi Fan Speed Control Module Wattbits
Wiring fan speed controller. This one is a schurz. Filmed this while filming my last vlog and wanted to do a dedicated diy on how to wire an electronic fan controller. Fan speed is adjusted by rotating the control knob. A 3 wire fan has power ground and a tachometric tach output which provides a signal with frequency proportional to speed. Make sure that all of the wires are first pulled through the electrical box to ensure that the face place will fit securely against the wall. Lutron diva quiet 3 speed control.
Pwm in brief uses the relative width of pulses in a train of on off pulses to adjust the level of power applied to the motor. Wiring the fan to a variable speed control switch lets you make fine adjustments to the fans speed. A plurality of fans can be used in parallel total current does not exceed 5a supports automatic temperature control and manumotive speed control temperature control speed with four temperature zones for setting up easy to apply in a variety of applications. A ceiling fans wiring is integral when it comes to controlling its speed. The controller employs the use of capacitors to achieve linear speed control of the fans. If you install a ceiling fan without wiring it properly it may prove impossible to operate the fan without the light on and vice versa.
A 4 wire fan has power ground a tach output and a pwm drive input. The live black wires should be connected to the brass screws. In the above ceiling fan speed control wiring diagram i shown the main winding running winding and i connect run wire of motor to the speed control switch and you can see it in above diagram that connection of run wire of motor in switch l point and and 1 and 2 for capacitor. Ceiling fan speed control wiring diagram from which you easily learn fan speed regulating speeds. Variable speed controls must be specially designed for use with ceiling. Clockwise increases speed anti clockwise decreases speed.
A fan speed control switch makes it easy to adjust the speed at which a fan spins. The fan speed controller is switched on or off using the 30 series switch mechanism provided turning the load on or off using the switch does not alter the fan speed setting. Wire up the fan speed switch control switch by following the normal wiring standards. It can be opened with a three wire fan monitoring function stall warning. Unlike an ordinary dimmer this has a three position switch for low medium and high speeds instead of a continuously variable knob. In order to control the fans speed the fan needs its own system of wires separate from that of the lighting element.
Gallery of Wiring Fan Speed Controller
