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  1. 12th April 2012, 01:04 PM #1
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    Default cheap router speed controller?

    This is probably an insane question.

    Can you use the speed controller on a home cooling fan to control the speed of a router?

    If not (and I suspect that is the case), can anyone recommend where to get a controller that I do not have to put together myself (I'm not interested in kits).

    Thank for any replies.

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    What make and model of router is it?
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  4. 12th April 2012, 04:20 PM #3
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    It's a Hitachi T12 I think, I don't have it close by to check the model number but I think it is T12. It's about 30+ years old (and it looks like going for at least another 30+ years), and it's green.

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    I'm guessing that, fans being only 50-100 watts or so, the variable speed switch on a fan wouldn't be up to the task of running a 1500watt motor, and you'd probably be in danger of frying the switch. If you could find a variable speed switch from a bigger appliance, that might be the go.
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    I recall that Jaycar sell some kits for various speed controllers, though I havn't tried them out. The issue with the typical fan controllers is they don't allow for the large amperage of the router.

    try this link
    240V 10A Deluxe Motor Speed Controller Kit - Jaycar Electronics
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