double adaptor as fan speed controller?

[STONEDAJ69]

Hey guys... I just got given a variable speed regulator for a martec mb1204, (ceiling fan) but unfortunately the twisty knob and assembly had been shattered. Now, I'm wondering, If I were to open a double adaptor, remove the positive line between wall and plugs, could I connect the box that controls the power to each plug separately and use it as my own variable speed controller - ie just unplug it and replug it?

 

Hold up, I'll diagram it in Paint.

 

so, what i mean, is can the red and yellow wire go to separate plugs? I'm pretty sure they can, I'd just like clarification if possible

[resinate]

youre better off going and buying one rather than playing with electrical components and potentially burning down your house................

 

check ebay. $57.... dont be a tight ass

Edited March 23, 2011 by resin8

[MongyMan]

If I were to open a double adaptor, remove the positive line between wall and plugs, could I connect the box that controls the power to each plug separately and use it as my own variable speed controller - ie just unplug it and replug it?

 

Hold up, I'll diagram it in Paint.

 

so, what i mean, is can the red and yellow wire go to separate plugs? I'm pretty sure they can, I'd just like clarification if possible

 

I havn't got the faintest idea what you are talking about sorry AJ Sounds dodgy though.

 

 

 

Peace MongyMan

[Frazz]

AJ see what happened to the last person who tried this

 

[Rose Gardener]

Just for clarification, μF is microfarad/s.

 

The prefix for nano is n.

 

A farad is the unit measurement of capacitance.

 

A nanofarad is smaller than a microfarad, and a microfarad is smaller than a millifarad.

 

Just in case anyone was curious.

 

Ya kinda tend to learn these sort of things when your father is a ham radio nut who insisted on you learning all about it too!

 

Rose.

[MongyMan]

You don't want your pecker loooking like that do you AJ?

[STONEDAJ69]

whoa mongy... who da fuck is that and what the hell happened?

[MongyMan]

It's electrical burns....not me thankfully

 

Peace MongyMan

[STONEDAJ69]

Ive been hit quite a few times now and never - EVER - have i had any injury CLOSE to THAT... THATS NUTS!

[louise]

You don't want your pecker loooking like that do you AJ?

One of those times a picture beats words hands down... But i doubt AJ was going to be using the appendage mentioned to complete the circuit.

Edited March 23, 2011 by lou lou