So I am trying to make my own stirplate and have run into a bit of a problem (well a big problem)
I followed the instruction from Anthony Lopez www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-stirplate-cheap-easy-build-86252/ however, when I turn on my stirplate, the fan just rocks back and forth for about a half second and then doesnt spin. The LED light on the rocker switch comes on so I am assuming that it means the circuit is good. I checked all of my connections and all them are on snug and all the wires are crimped in the connectors well.
I cant figure out why the fan won't spin. I have adjusted the knob on the rheostat and there are no changes at all. The only thing I can think of is the voltage on my power supply is too high. After figuring out it wasnt working, I checked the old cell phone charger i am using for a power supply and its printed, 30V, on the cable. Could there be an issue if the voltage is too high? I dont have much knowledge on electrical, but did notice that Anthony says to use a charger betweeen 5-12V
Thanks for any help
I followed the instruction from Anthony Lopez www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-stirplate-cheap-easy-build-86252/ however, when I turn on my stirplate, the fan just rocks back and forth for about a half second and then doesnt spin. The LED light on the rocker switch comes on so I am assuming that it means the circuit is good. I checked all of my connections and all them are on snug and all the wires are crimped in the connectors well.
I cant figure out why the fan won't spin. I have adjusted the knob on the rheostat and there are no changes at all. The only thing I can think of is the voltage on my power supply is too high. After figuring out it wasnt working, I checked the old cell phone charger i am using for a power supply and its printed, 30V, on the cable. Could there be an issue if the voltage is too high? I dont have much knowledge on electrical, but did notice that Anthony says to use a charger betweeen 5-12V
Thanks for any help