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Post by nighteen35 on Aug 16, 2009 11:09:30 GMT -5
Hi
I would like to put a variable speed control on my late 1970's/early 80's Miami Carey CF852 ceiling fan, in hopes of slowing the speed down. The directions say the new switch can only be used on a shaded pole or split capacitor motor only. Do you have any tips on how I can find out what fan motor I have?
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 16, 2009 15:00:45 GMT -5
Almost all ceiling fan motors are PSC, older ones (older Hunter Originals, antiques and such) are shaded pole. You're fine.
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Post by nighteen35 on Aug 16, 2009 16:36:24 GMT -5
What is the difference between the stack type motor and PSC or Single Pole?
Do variable speed switches work on a stack type motor just in case that is what my fan is?
Thanks
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Post by nighteen35 on Aug 16, 2009 16:54:09 GMT -5
Miami Carey ceiling fan from late 70's early 80's
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 16, 2009 16:54:30 GMT -5
What is the difference between the stack type motor and PSC or Single Pole? Do variable speed switches work on a stack type motor just in case that is what my fan is? Thanks Stack motors in ceiling fans are PSC. "Single pole" means absolutely nothing when it comes to motors. Again, almost all ceiling fan motors are PSC, they'll work fine with variable speed controls. |
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 16, 2009 16:56:09 GMT -5
Miami Carey ceiling fan from late 70's early 80's You need to upload pictures to a photo hosting site like Photobucket or Imageshack. |
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Post by nighteen35 on Aug 16, 2009 17:07:44 GMT -5
The new variable control switch instructions has warnings about burning up the fan and then maybe the house that I've been hesitant to install it, and your feedback is much appreciated as i now feel confident to proceed...
Thank you again
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 1:51:29 GMT -5
Nice fan. You can use the variable speed control on it, however if it causes the fan to be loud you will want to try another control.
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Post by nighteen35 on Oct 18, 2009 20:23:49 GMT -5
The variable speed control hums....any suggestions on another control?
Thanks
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Post by Rick M. on Oct 18, 2009 20:30:22 GMT -5
You could try a different control, or you could go with a 3-speed or 5-speed wall control.
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Oct 18, 2009 22:17:44 GMT -5
The variable speed control hums....any suggestions on another control? Thanks If you don't have the original 5-speed wall control for it just use it with a modern slide or rotative preset quiet 3-speed capacitive wall control they sell in most of home centers and lighting showroom. That should work just fine. |
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