flizzy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Mains goes into the variac - mains comes out of the variac - then to the fan. Simple. Yes it would be simple if i knew which wires went where on the variac.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribb|e Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Post an image of it, and all will become apparent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flizzy Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks, I will. They say at maplins it should arrive in a couple of days so I will post a pic as soon as it does. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flizzy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Okay! I've eventually got one. I got it from farnell. It looks like a nice one and its in a case.. If anyone can tell me which wires to put where please? There are 4 numbered connections. I'm not sure those things in picture 3 are.. There is two round recess's like in picture 6 - I assume I have to drill through these to get the wires through..? All I want to do is put a plug on one end and a socket on the other..!! I'm not interested in making it more complicated with thermostats or whatever.. Edited May 15, 2008 by flizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) those recess's should be knocked out yes (i take it there's two, one in one out), you'll also need a cable gland for each hole to stop the cable being damaged, which is obviously dangerous. connect live to one and neutral to two, also connect the neutral of your fan to the cable that goes to two (it doesn't have to be at the variac terminal, as long as the wires are connected somewhere. live to your fan comes off terminal 3. you should be able to get some terminal crimps to fit the variac terminals, but i personally would solder the cables to the variac terminals Edited May 15, 2008 by scraglor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djdavid4u Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Here's one of my posts from another related thread, here.:The place the description and price quotes are from is here. [www.dealec.co.uk] Hmm - the WAC-1 does look to be a good choice - nice price, too. WAC1 Single Sweep Fan Controller - 21852AWProvides on/off and five speed control. Can be connected at the time of installation to provide downward air movement or upward air movement. Surface Mounted. 2 year guarantee (UK) Order Online for:£19.23 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%) The WAC-6 looks to be an interesting one, too, for those who have more than one fan that they want to control: WAC6 Sweep Fan Controller - 21853AWProvides on/off and variable speed control for up to six fans of any size. Can be connected at the time of installation to provide downward air movement or upward air movement. 'Fan Running' indicator. Surface Mounted. 2 year guarantee (UK) Order Online for:£29.48 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%) are they silent running none humming Variacs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 silent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 silent buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djdavid4u Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 wicked just to double check is it the fan "rvk" that would be silent and none humming sorry to sound dumb thanks dj: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 both the controller and fan wont produce any humming. you'll have noise o the moving air through the fan though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybingle Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 where did you get your enclosure flizzy mate cheers Okay! I've eventually got one. I got it from farnell. It looks like a nice one and its in a case.. If anyone can tell me which wires to put where please? There are 4 numbered connections. I'm not sure those things in picture 3 are.. There is two round recess's like in picture 6 - I assume I have to drill through these to get the wires through..? All I want to do is put a plug on one end and a socket on the other..!! I'm not interested in making it more complicated with thermostats or whatever.. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 nice, are they gonna do an analogue thermostat andprogram to control it also? would make a nice package, can see some people struggling trying to program the pid though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 someone on here had a three phase fan with a cap wired across, i actually posted telling him to contact you, can't for the life of me remember which thread, i've seen a few myself though, i'll let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraglor Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) edit: never mind, still drunk Edited September 7, 2008 by scraglor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstoker Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 nice work rastajedi & scraglor , and everyone in this post , i have built a one variac one thermostat controller , when i have found a good speed/voltage for cooling (high speed) i will solder a wire onto the coil at the appropriate place .to save me £££ on second variac , this thread is priceless thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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