Far off any topic, but.....

#1 14 Dec 2011 @ 5:53
I'm posting this here because, this forum has been of great use when in need of help and of great satisfaction when helping, but now i am in need of some more help that does not relate to anything computer or software wise, and i am unsure if afterdawn have an appropriet site for me to post on about this but...

I am wondering if it is possible to control an ac washer motor with a dimmer switch.

It's a bit of a project and i have googled for hours not being able to find an answer that gives me a definate answer.

So any help would be apreciated.

P.S

I am real sorry if this question is not allowed to be asked on this forum, and if i could be directed to one that can before the thread is closed.

Thanks.

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#2 14 Dec 2011 @ 12:29
you can but you may not have the range you are looking for.the voltage rating on the motor is the max rating that it can handle.going below that ie with a dimmer will decrease the motors power and its speed as well.hope that is what you are looking for.
#3 14 Dec 2011 @ 15:40
can be done but depends on what you are trying to do as will loose torque power.

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