hobbit
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Hi all,
Think I may have a problem. Well, I know I have lots of them but this is one that may be helped by the people on here.![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I have an "Intelligent" dimmer switch that I intend to use to control a 240V AC fan but I'm a little concerned that the motor is not a large enough load to keep the dimmer happy.
What will happen to either item if there is not enough load and if there isn't what can I do to increase the load on the dimmer?
Dimmer is supposed to be suitable for incandescants, transformers, halogens, fans, Uncle Tom Cobbley and all and it says it has a Min load 40W/VA.
The fan says (if I'm reading it right) 0.19A and 0.032 KW and I think that makes it 32W. Close but is it close enough?
Don't really want to stick it together and experiment, I'd prefer to get it right first time!
Cheers, Hobbit
Think I may have a problem. Well, I know I have lots of them but this is one that may be helped by the people on here.
I have an "Intelligent" dimmer switch that I intend to use to control a 240V AC fan but I'm a little concerned that the motor is not a large enough load to keep the dimmer happy.
What will happen to either item if there is not enough load and if there isn't what can I do to increase the load on the dimmer?
Dimmer is supposed to be suitable for incandescants, transformers, halogens, fans, Uncle Tom Cobbley and all and it says it has a Min load 40W/VA.
The fan says (if I'm reading it right) 0.19A and 0.032 KW and I think that makes it 32W. Close but is it close enough?
Don't really want to stick it together and experiment, I'd prefer to get it right first time!
Cheers, Hobbit