Slowing down the blower fan switch? Englander 17

[saskwoodburner]

Hey guys, just wondering how a guy would rig up something to slow the blower fan down, or make it adjustable to suit the situation?? I have an Englander 17 which came with a blower included that hooks up to the back.

It has high and low, and I never use the high setting, and it's quite noisy even on the low setting. I'd be fine with it blowing half of low speed, or even less depending on the weather. Any thoughts on a safe and cost effective way to go about this?

 

[fire245]

Hey guys, just wondering how a guy would rig up something to slow the blower fan down, or make it adjustable to suit the situation?? I have an Englander 17 which came with a blower included that hooks up to the back.

It has high and low, and I never use the high setting, and it's quite noisy even on the low setting. I'd be fine with it blowing half of low speed, or even less depending on the weather. Any thoughts on a safe and cost effective way to go about this?

you can use a variable speed fan controller. make sure the blower is on its highest setting. DO NOT use a dimmer as it changes the voltage you need to change the frequency and maintain voltage. lastly make sure the fan controller has a higher amperage rating than the blower motor. I would just install the controler in a handy box and wire to a Foursquare with an outlet in it. Good luck.
KC, master electrician, Regency technician

 

[jrems]

You can get a router speed controller cheap from harbor freight, it work on the same principle as a fan control. The above poster is right don't try to use a dimmer. Motors don't like reduced voltage.

 

[saskwoodburner]

Thanks guys, I'll have to see what we have around here for stores with router speed controllers.

 

[begreen]

Bathroom fan controllers are easy to find. Get one of a higher amperage rating than the blower it is controlling.

 

[saskwoodburner]

Bathroom fan controllers are easy to find. Get one of a higher amperage rating than the blower it is controlling.

I'll look into these as well. Thanks.