Question

Anyone ever tried using a smart fan controller on a dumb desk/window fan?  

Answer 1

I use a dimmer plug on a cheap fan. Everyone says it will burn up the fan but I've had no issues and the fan was cheap anyway.  

Comments

@terrien Canary yeah I’ve been warned against it too.  

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@subtreasury70 I had a cheap dimmer that I picked up and then a cheap fan so all in all if it all fried I wasn't out a lot of money. That being said I've had no issues. Of course i have no issues with space heaters on my wemos either :)

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@terrien Canary cheap for sure.  

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@tman404 how do you know which does what?  

Answer 2

Couldn't you just use a regular smart switch/outlet?  

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@terrie Thanksng I’m doing that already but looking to smarten up the speed adjustment.  

Answer 3

Maybe a Smart Plug. But, no speed adjusting.  

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@vanny yeah that’s what I was looking for was a way to adjust speed.  

Answer 4

I’ve done it with Insteon

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@decompound10 and can you adjust speed?  

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@subtreasury70 yes

Answer 5

Some motors can take it, most el-cheapo's cant. Obviously use with caution. Fyi, it's against electrical code to have dimmers on receptacles typically. I have them to