Can a variac be used to control a "rotor capacitor driven asynchronous motor"
Hello,
I'm sorry if this has been covered previously. I'm having trouble finding answers using google and the forum search tool. Additionally, I am not very well versed in electric work or motors...
I have a fan that is controlled by a "rotor capacitor driven asynchronous motor". That was the answer I got when asking the manufacturer if the motor is a permanent capacitor motor.
Can I safely control the speed of this type of motor/fan using a variac?
Thank you!
P.S. I have tested it, and I am able to control the fan with the variac. But I do not know if it is safe. I also wonder what the "Working hours" means on the variac controller. I plan on using this 24/7
Hello,
I'm sorry if this has been covered previously. I'm having trouble finding answers using google and the forum search tool. Additionally, I am not very well versed in electric work or motors...
I have a fan that is controlled by a "rotor capacitor driven asynchronous motor". That was the answer I got when asking the manufacturer if the motor is a permanent capacitor motor.
Can I safely control the speed of this type of motor/fan using a variac?
Thank you!
P.S. I have tested it, and I am able to control the fan with the variac. But I do not know if it is safe. I also wonder what the "Working hours" means on the variac controller. I plan on using this 24/7