Variable speed controller replacement

[olsonbri]

Greetings! I need to replace my variable speed controller, like the one in the link below. The model I have (had) reads KBMS-13BV. I see a lot of these online but I don't know how to be sure the one I get will work okay with my Kozyheat #600-1 fans, which I also cannot find much documentation on specs... I guess I'm thinking I need to match amps? Watts? Have no clue. I'm afraid I'll end up with a switch that doesn't yield the maximum power of the fans when turned all the way up.

http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Control-for-Fantech-Fans/dp/B003AUE32S

Thanks much if anyone knows where to point me.

--Bri

 

[Jags]

Hmmm...no specs are offered up from that link.

The important part is that you make sure it is a fan switch (no light dimmers). The other part is voltage and amps. Make sure it is a switch for 120V (assuming that your fan motor is A/C) and rated for, or exceeding the current draw. I think you will find most switches of this type to work up to at least 15 Amps, and I am sure that your fan does not draw anywhere near that amount. The one you linked to is probably a good bet.

EDIT: the specs for this or a very similar switch was rated at 5 AMPS. You should be able to look at the fan motor or tag on the stove to see if the amps draw of the stove will be compatible.

 

[raybonz]

Greetings! I need to replace my variable speed controller, like the one in the link below. The model I have (had) reads KBMS-13BV. I see a lot of these online but I don't know how to be sure the one I get will work okay with my Kozyheat #600-1 fans, which I also cannot find much documentation on specs... I guess I'm thinking I need to match amps? Watts? Have no clue. I'm afraid I'll end up with a switch that doesn't yield the maximum power of the fans when turned all the way up.

http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Control-for-Fantech-Fans/dp/B003AUE32S

Thanks much if anyone knows where to point me.

--Bri

http://www.kbelectronics.com/Fan_Speed_Controls_Triac/Panel_Mounted_Fan_Controls.htm

KBMS-13BV 115 VAC 50/60 Hz Rated 3.0 amps @ 25ºC <--------------- Rating of speed control you have now..

It would be nice if you could get an exact replacement.. KB has been around for a long time and make a decent product..

Ray

 

[Fake coal burner]

True Value has this 5 amp for $ 8.47
http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-39344/5A,-Variable,-Quiet-Rotary/Detail

 

[raybonz]

True Value has this 5 amp for $ 8.47
http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-39344/5A,-Variable,-Quiet-Rotary/Detail

That speed control should work.. Some can be noisier than others but Lutron makes a decent switch..

Ray

 

[olsonbri]

Thank you all! I hadn't seen the TrueValue product... and for the money I think I'll give this one a try. --Bri

 

[amellefson]

Beware of humming. I have install vari speed controls on ceiling fans before and they hum like crazy. Just a thought.

Tony

 

[Hogwildz]

A few words of caution when replacing the stock fan controller...
I thought mine was going bad on the Summit and researched the hell out of it. Listed as Model KBMS-13BV....BUT, there are a few variations of this model.
You need to look at the controller cover/housing for a white label that has shows Hong Kong and underneath there is a 6 character number which may include letters. Mine for reference is H3617A. ALl the ones I found and thought I could get away with were KBMS-13BV, but had a different variation number, and came to find out they were not the same as the OEM, which turns out is proprietary. So I just bit thr bullet and ordered through Tom's company at Chimneysweeponline. I researched this heavily and spoke with distributors and the manufacturer, and that is when I found out that model KBMS-13BV, can have several variations for different purposes.
Be careful what you use if going away from OEM.

 

[icycle]

Just got off the phone with KB Electronics, the makers of the KBMS-13BV part. The difference between the stock one and the OEM one in my case (H6071 for Jotul stoves) was the wires:

• longer length (26" vs 6"...but Jotul seems to cut them anyway)
• high temperature tolerant
• both black vs one black, one white

To be determined whether I pay $50-60 for the OEM part with high temp wires vs the $10-20 for the standard part.