Ceiling fan toggle switch
#1
08-14-17, 07:35 AM
Ceiling fan toggle switch
I want to replace my old rotary r̶h̶e̶o̶s̶t̶a̶t̶ 3A 120VAC fireplace fan speed control switch with a 5A 120VAC solidstate ceiling fan speed control toggle switch.
I'm probably overthinking this but there's nothing special about a ceiling fan switch is there? Just variable voltage out?
Thanks.
I'm probably overthinking this but there's nothing special about a ceiling fan switch is there? Just variable voltage out?
Thanks.
Last edited by Rodster_diy; 08-14-17 at 08:56 AM.
#2
08-14-17, 08:25 AM
5A 120VAC solidstate ceiling fan toggle switch
If the old speed control is really a rheostat then it would likely be a DC motor. The old control is actually probably solid state also.
#3
08-14-17, 09:05 AM
Yes, speed control toggle style switch. My fingers weren't paying attention to my brain. 
Lack of morning 
I also meant rotary potentiometer, (as opposed to toggle), the two wires out of the old switch (no ground) made me think rheostat.
Here is a pic of the switch I want to use.
Thanks for the help and corrections.
Lack of morning 
I also meant rotary potentiometer, (as opposed to toggle), the two wires out of the old switch (no ground) made me think rheostat.
Here is a pic of the switch I want to use.
Thanks for the help and corrections.
#7
08-15-17, 09:11 AM
Yea, never say never but pretty sure everything will be fine. I'll let you know when I get it installed.
#8
09-06-17, 06:43 PM
Passed the smoke test but the output was limited to 100VAC so no go... fall back plan was to use the original rotary switch. Oh well....
#9
09-06-17, 06:59 PM
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I've never heard of the Ace line of dimmers from Cooper. Couldn't find any tech info at Cooper either. There are many fan dimmers on the market. They don't all work the same way. Some cause the fan motor to hum.
