I think that it DOES put stresses on the motor to slow the fan down with a rheostat. I have heard that myself and the sound that my motor gave off, when I did it, sounded bad. Probably would just shorten the lifespan of the motor. But those motors last quite a while. Why not just attach your fan to a piggyback thermostat? It will turn itself on/off as needed. I guess this will not take care of the volume when it is on though, huh?
okwtfo Reviewed by okwtfo on . dimming fans?? I know i have read its a very bad idea to use a light dimmer switch to slow down a fan but what can you use then? I have a decent size squirrle cage fan, it is pushing a ton of air but its just to much. it is very loud and i think if i could just slow it down a bit it would be perfect. thanks for any help!!:rastasmoke: Rating: 5