What is the best way to ensure compatibility with a fan? Many new fans have built in controllers - should I limit myself to pull chain fans?
638363
Unfortunately yes. Most fans I've used with built-in controllers only take one power source, and don't offer a way to bypass the built-in controller. The best way to find out for sure is to try and find the ceiling fan's manual online, and look to see if it has the capability to have the lights and fan on separate wires. The VRF01-1LZ is meant to be used where a ceiling fan is hard-wired to dual wall switches (one for the light, one for the fan motor).
638364
I returned it and got a on / off and leave fan on high. You do seldom adjust speed so did the same thing for all other fans in house and am totally satisfied with the solution.
638365
A manual pull chain is the correct fan for this device. One key consideration is you will need a fan that has no light attached or wiring that allows for separate switches for the fan / light. You would use this switch for the fan only. I use the variable speed all the time especially in the winter I set it to low to push circulate the heat back down as I have a very high ceiling.
1231531
Oh YES!! That's exactly what I installed to operate my new fan. It works great! You wont even need the pull chain to operate it, however you will be able to use either. Enjoy!
122654
sorry i do not know about any other fans, i purchased the lasko and it works great
945003
Oh, and do a push pull configuration with that hearsink and youll never have issues. I also recommend arctic silver thermal paste(one fan pushing over the heatsink, and one fan pulling and exhausting. Both fans will blow the same way)
1284422
I looked around for a compatible remote for my fan and it doesn't seem matter. Regardless of what type of remote you get you will have to undo the fan and wire in a new receiver. I got one that was specific to my model of fan. I had to rewire it anyway. Its not difficult to do, just a pain. Have a friend to help.
919705
I don't know, but most fans have that option. We just use the pull chain. Can you go to the manufacturer web site?
729911
I would actually use 2 fans. One to push and one to pull. I used these for a Dish Network receiver which runs very hot inside the cabinet. I used one fan to blow air into the box and one fan to pull air out of cabinet. Works great.
991994
This controller is designed to work with the Minka Aire fans that already have the receiver installed.Try youtube for custom ideas
1919888
I'm not a pro when it comes to liquid cooling, but every pump I have ever seen runs on continuous power, so hooking it to a sentry controller doesn't make a lot of sense. Direct power from the PSU is the best route, and since variable pumps are controlled, in most cases, by a dial on the pump, I don't see a benefit or reason to hook it to a controller. Plus, fan controllers are capped at 30A, and I have seen a few pumps that run above that level, which would not be a good combination when it comes to controllers.
837808
Should be compatible with all of them. It does not have it's own remote head unit, so you'd have to make sure what you purchase had the head unit. Then wire the head unit to the fan, and off you go.
1137483
You can use any two fans you want for a push pull config. What you want the setup to be is a fan with primarily high air flow for the push fan, and for the pull fan you want one primarily with higher pressure so it can pull all that air fast and efficiently through your heatsink/radiator.
365177
I am having trouble attaching a light kit to this fan. The pull chain mechanism is in the way when I try to attach the light kit. Any advice for that? I thought it was the light kit so bought another (the one Amazon recommended with this fan) and have the same issue.
1045046
You can look on Amazon for fan control devices, but most MB have enough connection to work with this case. This you will see isn't a big deal. Good luck.
2057871
That 400 fan would work Perfert. That's what I have for about same size room. I hooked up a fan speed controller. That hydro fan is awesome!
1101244
Probably but wouldn't recommend this product...the controller worked fine but the fan DID NOT...less than year into it the fan was loose and rattled horribly and finally seized up!
1067969
Just plug the molex power connector from the fan controller to your Power Supply. The fans come pre connected as far as I remember.
789206
yes, i use the active air controller from amazon with my fan and it works BUT it is finicky. make adjustments to fan speed slowly. is it damaging my fan? i can't say. i have run it 24/7 for almost 4 months now for my indoor herb garden without a problem.