Thread subject: Homeroasters - Home Roasting Coffee Community :: Throttling With a Router Speed Control

Posted by thusband on 03/01/2013 6:56 AM
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JimH wrote:

I'm not completely sure what you have done so far. If you just moved the fan connection from after the switch to before the switch, then you didn't get much benefit and a router speed controller will affect the fan speed. If you give the fan its own power source by running another cord then you could run it through a dimmer switch, giving you a power switch and adjustable fan speed. Then using a router speed control will be a good way to adjust heater power, as the fan will be on another circuit.

Right, I just moved the fan connection to before the switch. You confirmed my thinking. I need two power sources, one for the fan and another for the heat.

Thanks all for the help. This is a great forum.