Ceiling Fan

Generally speaking, this area is for general discussion about things in general, in most cases.
Post Reply
wind fab
Posts: 109
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:26 am

Ceiling Fan

Post by wind fab »

Ceining Fan

need some ideas on how to drive a original windmill ceiling fan, left a hole 14 in by 24 in by 9 in deep would like to adjust fan to low speeds. Any ideas pics would be appreciated. Do i need a dc motor and variable controller?

thanks Paul in Canada :ugeek:
CTXmiller
Posts: 933
Joined: Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:01 pm
Location: Waco, TX

Re: Ceiling Fan

Post by CTXmiller »

This might or might not help to provide some reference info/photos.
https://wcftexas.com/
hedgerow
Posts: 231
Joined: Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:26 pm

Re: Ceiling Fan

Post by hedgerow »

I would use a DC motor with a controller. When I worked maintenance in a factory we used a lot of DC motors to drive a wide range of equipment. Look at Garinger they sell a house brand that comes with a motor and controller. You could go AC with a VFD but will be at a higher cost.
Post Reply