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Post by Jonathan A. on Oct 5, 2015 17:58:50 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPCvHyroLoEIf you saw an old video of it on dimmer switch, dimmer has been replaced with 3-speed wall control, which means there is one less fire hazard in the world. Dimmers connected to lights were also replaced with new dimmers, which tells me that they just wanted to update the switches. It spins too slow on medium, at least it now has 3 safe speeds instead of just one.
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Post by becausecanadia on Oct 5, 2015 18:45:00 GMT -5
much fascinate, such safe, wow.
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Post by Max C. on Oct 6, 2015 13:58:55 GMT -5
much fascinate, such safe, wow.  Need I say more? |
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Post by becausecanadia on Oct 6, 2015 17:41:06 GMT -5
LOL YUS.
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Post by Jonathan A. on Oct 6, 2015 19:03:12 GMT -5
I heard that dimmer switch on ceiling fan nearly burned down a house.
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 6, 2015 19:30:07 GMT -5
While dimmer switches are not appropriate for ceiling fans and tends to make them noisy, I've never heard anything about them being a fire hazard..
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Post by fan1968 on Oct 7, 2015 7:23:16 GMT -5
much fascinate, such safe, wow. Need I say more? Where's the comic sans?  |
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 7, 2015 15:31:08 GMT -5
Where's the comic sans?
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Post by Max C. on Oct 7, 2015 22:25:03 GMT -5
I heard that dimmer switch on ceiling fan nearly burned down a house. I have heard that poor-grammar nearly caused somebody to loose it... While dimmer switches are not appropriate for ceiling fans and tends to make them noisy, I've never heard anything about them being a fire hazard.. In all seriousness, this is true. Any modern ceiling fan tested according to UL, ETL or CSA (Canadian Standards Association) specifications will have a thermal limiting switch or impedance protected windings that will prevent a catastrophic failure due to overheating. Therefore, dimmer or no dimmer, a ceiling fan-related fire originating from the motor is quite unlikely to say the least. In other words, unless the fan was missing it's thermal fuse or is non-impedance protected, it would be virtually impossible for the windings to dangerously overheat. Oh, and if this is the case, it probably should not be used in the first place. To put in perspective, Doctor Ray Franco PhD (Licensed Engineer, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator and Expert Witness) has actually partaken in an investigation of ceiling fan motor fire safety. Below is a link to his findings: electrical-forensics.com/CeilingFans/CeilingFans.htmlIn this cheese!
Post of the week goes to you Jordan! |
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 7, 2015 22:32:32 GMT -5
Post of the week goes to you Jordan!
To put in perspective, Doctor Ray Franco PhD (Licensed Engineer, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator and Expert Witness) has actually partaken in an investigation of ceiling fan motor fire safety. Below is a link to his findings: electrical-forensics.com/CeilingFans/CeilingFans.html
I heard that dimmer switch on ceiling fan nearly burned down a house. I have heard that poor-grammar nearly caused somebody to loose it...
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Post by Max C. on Oct 7, 2015 22:36:16 GMT -5
Yes! I've always wanted post of the week! Victory is yours my friend! Yes. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 19:53:35 GMT -5
jerry springer thread... dimmer switches are only meant for lighting only,lets just put it that way.. the end!
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Post by Max C. on Oct 8, 2015 22:06:35 GMT -5
Another point I neglected to add is that that poor electrical wiring on the installer's part could also lead to a ceiling fan-related fire. The National and Canadian Electrical Codes exist for a reason. Or, partaking in a relatively contemporary art form known as non other than "a big drunken mistake." Indeed  Dimmer switches are only meant for lighting only This is true, however caution should still be exercised even when a dimmer is purely controlling a light fixture. Not all light bulbs (or fixtures for that matter) are compatible with this type of installation. In fact, most CFL light bulbs are clearly labeled as "not for use with dimmers." |
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 8, 2015 22:17:07 GMT -5
Another point I neglected to add is that that poor electrical wiring on the installer's part could also lead to a ceiling fan-related fire. The National and Canadian Electrical Codes exist for a reason. Or, partaking in a relatively contemporary art form known as non other than "a big drunken mistake." This is true, however caution should still be exercised even when a dimmer is purely controlling a light fixture. Not all light bulbs (or fixtures for that matter) are compatible with this type of installation. In fact, most CFL light bulbs are clearly labeled as "not for use with dimmers."
Wow, what a freakshow!
CFLs are garbage anyways.. |
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Post by Max C. on Oct 8, 2015 22:36:49 GMT -5
Now that is a true fire hazard, not some poorly written attempt to convince us that any dimmer connected to a ceiling fan is...sorry Jonah! CFLs are garbage anyways.. The dimmable varients are horrible. Regardless of what your beliefs towards CFLs are in general, LEDs are a far superior light source in the long run. |
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