B Bodesbrew Active Member Joined Aug 22, 2011 Messages 43 Reaction score 1 Location South Portland Dec 11, 2012 #1 I have an extra rheostat from a light dimmer I was going to install. Think that could work on my stir plate to control the fan??
I have an extra rheostat from a light dimmer I was going to install. Think that could work on my stir plate to control the fan??
BigB Well-Known Member Joined Dec 16, 2009 Messages 1,750 Reaction score 51 Location Shelby Twp, MI Dec 11, 2012 #2 Rheostats vary drastically in their resistance. So it is nearly impossible to tell, unless you can read the markings on the back for the specs.
Rheostats vary drastically in their resistance. So it is nearly impossible to tell, unless you can read the markings on the back for the specs.
ThatGeekGuy Well-Known Member Joined Aug 19, 2012 Messages 429 Reaction score 58 Location Sugar Land Dec 11, 2012 #3 Just order a 12v PWM controller, it's much more effective than a wall dimmer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L4KKF2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 Last edited by a moderator: Oct 23, 2018
Just order a 12v PWM controller, it's much more effective than a wall dimmer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L4KKF2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20