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Post by John Gaffe on Aug 10, 2007 10:41:46 GMT -5
I just bought a gently used Evergo from E-bay and installed it in my house. Of course, its a single-speed fan. I put in a Leviton solid-state speed controller (it also has a trim pot), but I noticed the box said that it should be used with SP or PSC type fans only. From all the research I've done, I think its OK to use this controller. I do get some hum, but I can live with that. My only concern is that I don't want to do any damage to it long term. Its in excellent shape and can really move air on high speed.
Is the solid state speed control OK to keep? I know it originally used a wall mounted choke set up with 5 speeds.
Thanks!
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Post by organist89 on Aug 10, 2007 13:42:55 GMT -5
I noticed the box said that it should be used with SP or PSC type fans only. Those are the only two types of fan motors -- Shaded Pole, and Permanent Split-Capacitor. There are articles explaining them if you care to look around. Just because it says it's compatible, doesn't mean it is. If the fan originally had a choke, then it should be operated with one still. Dimmer-type switches are notorious for hum, as well as blowing out capacitors (and occasionally motors). A good rule of thumb is to just stay away from dimmer switches, when it comes to fan motors. They're great for lighting -- not fans. If the fan has a variable-speed control on it, which I think is what you said, MAKE SURE that that control is set on the highest possible setting, before using any type of wall speed control (choke, dimmer, or otherwise -- ESPECIALLY dimmer). That's just asking for a dead fan.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2007 15:40:17 GMT -5
Give us the eBay link.
My general rule, I use a solid state control-- never a dimmer-- with any fan as long as it's not too noisy. If it's really noisy, that's a sign it's not good for the motor.
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Post by John Gaffe on Aug 10, 2007 15:45:40 GMT -5
Thanks to you both. The control I bought is a rotary, solid-state control made by Leviton..5 AMP rating. I get a noticable hum, but its not horrible and the fan motor gets slightly warm, but not hot. The fan has no speed controls at all on the fan itself.
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Post by John Gaffe on Aug 10, 2007 15:48:12 GMT -5
And the controller was specifically for ceiling fans..not a dimmer switch for incandescent lights.
I would use a choke, but I have not found any that will fit inside a standard wall box with a toggle switch type cover plate...only those with the newer style GFCI cutout.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2007 15:53:16 GMT -5
You can also use any 3 speed fan wall control available at any place fans are sold, and it will be silent.
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Aug 16, 2007 15:22:48 GMT -5
Yeah Dan I tought about that too but somes of them have 4-speed. Could it be okay?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 23:40:26 GMT -5
4 speed is fine.
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Aug 21, 2007 23:58:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2007 14:56:54 GMT -5
Those will work fine.
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Aug 22, 2007 15:19:28 GMT -5
So now John Gaffe will have a good idea of what he can use.
I also asked the question because I wanted to know too. Its a good question John Gaffe asked.
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Post by robert on Aug 27, 2014 13:39:07 GMT -5
I hope this site is still active. I am currently at this exact time working on my parent's MW 4E-2W ceiling fan and it is a champ. Has to be over 25 years old but it is now currently squeaking. Is there a way to oil this thing? Thanks for any help you could provide.
Robert
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 17:32:49 GMT -5
Yes, just drip oil in (Zoom Spout works best) where the moving parts meet the non moving parts, you will have to remove what we call the "lower canopy" to see.
You can try WD40 as well, it's not an oil but can serve to loosen up any existing oil.
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