is there any X-10 module to control the SPEED of a Ceiling Fan ??

[driver8rws]

is there any X-10 module to control the SPEED of a Ceiling Fan ?? 

I know the WS467 does not work (I tried it).
I think the WS12A will work to turn it off and on but no speed control (have NOT tried this).

HELP !?!?

Randy Simmons
Driver8rws@Yahoo.com

[driver8rws]

Actually, do I need a WS12A or a WS13A

[Walt2]

Actually, do I need a WS12A or a WS13A

The WS12A is dimmer not for motors.

The WS13A is simply on/off, so it can't control the fan's SPEED. 

I don't think they make anything like what you would need.

[Brian H]

You may want to look at the X10Pro XPDI3 wall switch. On the accessory page of the Active Home Pro section. It is listed as able to control fans and inductive load lamps. Like Low Voltage ones. One thing it does need is a Neutral Power Wire in the wall switch box. Many don't have the Neutral wire in them. Some other vendors also list dimmers that can do fans.
http://www.x10pro.com/pro/pdf/xpdi3.pdf

[driver8rws]

  I think that will do the TRICK !!      

   Thanks SO MUCH "Brian H" !!   

       I will let everyone know if it works !!

too bad I have to order one to "try" it out...  ugh...

[Brian H]

Glad it helped. I have not used that model myself. I have used the Relay Model for an overhead light with CFL type bulbs.

[Walt2]

You may want to look at the X10Pro XPDI3 wall switch. On the accessory page of the Active Home Pro section. It is listed as able to control fans and inductive load lamps.

Are you sure? 

I thought X10 had to withdraw that usage, and that it actually is NOT able to control ceiling fans safely? 

[dave w]

You may want to look at the X10Pro XPDI3 wall switch. On the accessory page of the Active Home Pro section. It is listed as able to control fans and inductive load lamps.

Are you sure? 

I thought X10 had to withdraw that usage, and that it actually is NOT able to control ceiling fans safely? 

It is still listed on X10 Pro as "Inductive dimmer" for xformers, small motors etc. Interestingly I recall at one time specifically listing fans, so you might be right, Walt, but one would think X10 would be more specific. 

Driver8 - the XPDI3 requires a neutral wire. Also, there is a 90% chance your fan motor will buzz or hum. I found it too loud for a bedroom application.  You might also try Smarthome.com , they have X10 fan controls.

[JeffVolp]

I thought X10 had to withdraw that usage, and that it actually is NOT able to control ceiling fans safely? 

I tried a non-X10 variable speed control for the fan at our last house.  While the packaging specifically stated it was for ceiling fans, all it really did was vary how loudly the fan would hum.  There was almost no change in fan speed at all.

Jeff

[KDR]

The trick is to find a fan with a single speed. Multiple speed fans use differamt taps on the windings to get the three speeds. You might try setting the fan on high then use the X10 control. Fans with built in variable speed controls don't use tapped windings. Not sure but those fans (I don't think) even use a shaded pole motor which might be the problem. I have a single speed ceiling fan in a box not installed yet and when I go to put it up I will try and see what type of motor it has. Hope this info might help a bit.

^{----------------KDR}

[Walt2]

It is still listed on X10 Pro as "Inductive dimmer" for xformers, small motors etc. Interestingly I recall at one time specifically listing fans, so you might be right, Walt, but one would think X10 would be more specific. 

I can't find the reference anymore, but I read that one fan manufacturer (Casablanca?) specifically came out against using this with their fans.  Something about their motors looking more like a capacitive than an inductive load.

[Brian H]

Yse some fans I have seen have run capacitors.