Indoor Fanspeed controller question

[slappynutz]

I am looking at getting a fanspeed controller off Amazon and I see two that might be good based on reviews at least one has reviews and the other does not.

The first one is Active air by hydrofarm and a few people said it was ok in the reviews and others said it was cheaply made and could cause a fire.

Then there is one called Speedster fan speed controller that I don't believe had any reviews.

They are about the same price but the active air comes with free shipping sooo I dunno I just want one that is not gonna start a fire hehe.

What do you all think about these two controllers?

Do you know a better option?

 

[namvet25]

I have this one and like it. Google Amazon and fan speed controlers.

 

[Muddy]

A standard ceiling fan type controller will work fine if you're just looking for manual control. Usually $10 or so at the big box stores. If you want an automated one, one that automatically controls the fan speed based on temperature, this is the best one I've found. http://www.qcsupply.com/commercial-...mount-variable-speed-controller-110-volt.html.

 

[Nam80232]

Hang on homie, hang on. I have one question for you. Is your fan a variable speed fan? If it is get one by all means, if not it is NOT recommended than you get one. The coils in your fan are designed with a voltage intended to run it. If you supply voltage to great or to little to it other than what it is designed for you are creating a possible fire hazard. Best of luck! Be safe bro.

 

[slappynutz]

Well the one I was looking at http://www.amazon.com/VenTech-IF4CF...8-2&keywords=ventech+carbon+filter+fan+4+inch Does not mention variable speed so I dunno really.

 

[slappynutz]

Well the one I was looking at http://www.amazon.com/VenTech-IF4CF4...ter+fan+4+inch Does not mention variable speed so I dunno really.

If your using it obviously it works ok but like name said I need to know if that fan I was looking at is variable speed.

 

[Nam80232]

Found this on that fan. http://www.kios.me/ventech-if4cf412-4-inline-duct-fan-190-cfm-w-virgin-charcoal-carbon-filter-combo/
It's voltage input says 110v/60hz which means no variable speed, works in USA not in Europe. Europe is 50hz

Just re read your amazon post and they tell you the same for voltage. My bad. So no.

 

[sniper]

i have a ventech 4" fan and i use the same speed control as namvet posted works fine

 

[Nam80232]

I'm not saying it won't work, but.... I'm not going to try and explain it. Be safe brothers.

 

[slappynutz]

Hmm well I sure as heck don't want a fire, and heck you guys are using it without issue so now I am just confused.