I have a home built temp controller. (Auber SSR ramp/soak)
I have an SSR output I use for various other applications. I now want to use this for a stoker too. Figure I can - just need to know a bit more about DC fans.
Now- I am well aware the "proper" way to electrically hook up this controller to a DC fan would be to get a relay output controller.... BUT- I'm cheap and I want to get the most out of my current controller.
SO- how about it with the DC fan? Can I vary the DC voltage and expect to see the fan speed increase/decrease? If so- will it cause tons of damage to the fan and kill it quickly?
I'm sure the fan wont like it when the output is less than the stall limit on the fan. I'm sure this serino will be often so please take that into consideration on your answer on fan life determination.
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Alternatively- Does anyone know of a way of changing the SSR signal into a relay on/off type signal?
Thanks in advance all! - Cheers.
I have an SSR output I use for various other applications. I now want to use this for a stoker too. Figure I can - just need to know a bit more about DC fans.
Now- I am well aware the "proper" way to electrically hook up this controller to a DC fan would be to get a relay output controller.... BUT- I'm cheap and I want to get the most out of my current controller.
SO- how about it with the DC fan? Can I vary the DC voltage and expect to see the fan speed increase/decrease? If so- will it cause tons of damage to the fan and kill it quickly?
I'm sure the fan wont like it when the output is less than the stall limit on the fan. I'm sure this serino will be often so please take that into consideration on your answer on fan life determination.
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Alternatively- Does anyone know of a way of changing the SSR signal into a relay on/off type signal?
Thanks in advance all! - Cheers.