Fan control switch for propane insert.

[poconoman]

I have a propane insert that has a separate on/off switch on the right side wall, to turn on the blower fan. The fan is very noisy and I'd like to lower the speed. Would a regular light dimmer work or something more suitable?

Thanks

 

[DAKSY]

Take a look underneath the unit to see if there's already a rheostat installed...

 

[poconoman]

Take a look underneath the unit to see if there's already a rheostat installed...

Not familiar with what that is. Can you give me some insight?

 

[poconoman]

If it doesn't have one, a dimmer be fine? Any dimmer?

 

[DAKSY]

A rheostat is the correct term for a "dimmer."
If you can find a fan controlling rheostat, it might work
better than a light dimming rheostat.
There are some subtle differences between the two &
while I've had SOME success using the light switch for a fan control,
I've also seen them fail quickly...
Lights just don't draw as much as blower motors...

 

[poconoman]

Thanks! I'll google that and I'll see what comes up. Stay tuned if I need some advice. ;-)

 

[jtp10181]

Use a speed control designed for a ceiling fan, usually works fine. Sometimes you get strange results.