ceilig fans
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bphgravity
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Re: ceilig fans
The switch should indicate the maximum output wattage. I don't think there is a general purpose off the shelf 3 speed controller that will switch 8 fans.
The switch should indicate the maximum output wattage. I don't think there is a general purpose off the shelf 3 speed controller that will switch 8 fans.
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I doubt you will find one that can do all eight. A 3 speed (Quiet type of control will only do one, even moving to a variable control, they are 12A max for a 2 gang Lutron unit...see this page. What is the load of each fan???
A Lutron HP2 might work when used with a fan control. You'd have to call their (800) number to be sure. Might be easier to split the fans into different zones and use several of the parge NovaT controllers instead.
Without knowing the current draw of each fan, it's hard to say exactly what you need.
mike
I doubt you will find one that can do all eight. A 3 speed (Quiet type of control will only do one, even moving to a variable control, they are 12A max for a 2 gang Lutron unit...see this page. What is the load of each fan???
A Lutron HP2 might work when used with a fan control. You'd have to call their (800) number to be sure. Might be easier to split the fans into different zones and use several of the parge NovaT controllers instead.
Without knowing the current draw of each fan, it's hard to say exactly what you need.
mike
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Re: ceilig fans
This idea may be a dumb one, but here goes. Try a remote control and set all the fans dipswitches to the same setting. I have done this with up to three fans before and it worked for 3, but there may be limitation on how well it works if all the fans are on the same circuit.
This idea may be a dumb one, but here goes. Try a remote control and set all the fans dipswitches to the same setting. I have done this with up to three fans before and it worked for 3, but there may be limitation on how well it works if all the fans are on the same circuit.
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This might work for you:
Hunter fan control
But you want to make sure that it will work with the fans you have. Also, since it is a solid state controller, it may have a tendancy to cause a humm or buzz in the audio systems.
Steve
[ December 05, 2005, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: steve66 ]
This might work for you:
Hunter fan control
But you want to make sure that it will work with the fans you have. Also, since it is a solid state controller, it may have a tendancy to cause a humm or buzz in the audio systems.
Steve
[ December 05, 2005, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: steve66 ]
jimwalker
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Re: ceilig fans
Do not try that remote control idea.It is bacilly a 4 step switch.If one happens to miss the signal then you have a huge mess.One might end up on high while others are off.If they will go for it you can use 8 remote transmitters and receivers.Set them all on seperate frequincy with the 4 on off switches located in the units.Thats the cheapest way out.
Do not try that remote control idea.It is bacilly a 4 step switch.If one happens to miss the signal then you have a huge mess.One might end up on high while others are off.If they will go for it you can use 8 remote transmitters and receivers.Set them all on seperate frequincy with the 4 on off switches located in the units.Thats the cheapest way out.
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The classic way to do this would be to use a variable transformer to drive all eight fans. Mounting could be tricky, and it could be a code violation.
A cheaper approach would be to switch in various values of inductance in the hot line. Two units, then one unit, then zero units at full speed.
I am thinking modern fans use capacitors to control the speed though. Have never done it, but it would be fun to dope it out.
The classic way to do this would be to use a variable transformer to drive all eight fans. Mounting could be tricky, and it could be a code violation.
A cheaper approach would be to switch in various values of inductance in the hot line. Two units, then one unit, then zero units at full speed.
I am thinking modern fans use capacitors to control the speed though. Have never done it, but it would be fun to dope it out.
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