Would it damage a tile saw if I used a a dimmer switch on it? [on hold]
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It's a 10 inch Ridgid wet tile saw from home depot. I have a dimmer light switch, and I was hoping to use it to slow the saw down about half the regular speed.
Would doing this damage the motor or anything?
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It's a 10 inch Ridgid wet tile saw from home depot. I have a dimmer light switch, and I was hoping to use it to slow the saw down about half the regular speed.
Would doing this damage the motor or anything?
motor dimmer
asked 2 days ago
geekman
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put on hold as off-topic by Chris Stratton, DoxyLover, pipe, Dmitry Grigoryev, awjlogan 17 hours ago
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- "Questions on the use of electronic devices are off-topic as this site is intended specifically for questions on electronics design." – Chris Stratton, DoxyLover, pipe, Dmitry Grigoryev, awjlogan
You need an induction motor controller for 1.5 HP but these tend to have poor speed load regulation so that’s why they invented VFD’s
– Tony EE rocketscientist
yesterday
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Why would you want to reduce blade speed? Greater velocity should improve cuts for diamond or carbide abrasive blades.
– K H
yesterday
2
Reducing the cutting torque of any saw is NOT a good idea. They have a high-torque motor so they will cut instead of jam to a stop, which can blow a fuse or trip a breaker.
– Sparky256
yesterday
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up vote
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It's a 10 inch Ridgid wet tile saw from home depot. I have a dimmer light switch, and I was hoping to use it to slow the saw down about half the regular speed.
Would doing this damage the motor or anything?
motor dimmer
asked 2 days ago
geekman
616
It's a 10 inch Ridgid wet tile saw from home depot. I have a dimmer light switch, and I was hoping to use it to slow the saw down about half the regular speed.
Would doing this damage the motor or anything?
motor dimmer
motor dimmer
asked 2 days ago
geekman
616
asked 2 days ago
geekman
616
asked 2 days ago
geekman
616
asked 2 days ago
geekman
616
asked 2 days ago
geekman
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616
put on hold as off-topic by Chris Stratton, DoxyLover, pipe, Dmitry Grigoryev, awjlogan 17 hours ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions on the use of electronic devices are off-topic as this site is intended specifically for questions on electronics design." – Chris Stratton, DoxyLover, pipe, Dmitry Grigoryev, awjlogan
put on hold as off-topic by Chris Stratton, DoxyLover, pipe, Dmitry Grigoryev, awjlogan 17 hours ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions on the use of electronic devices are off-topic as this site is intended specifically for questions on electronics design." – Chris Stratton, DoxyLover, pipe, Dmitry Grigoryev, awjlogan
You need an induction motor controller for 1.5 HP but these tend to have poor speed load regulation so that’s why they invented VFD’s
– Tony EE rocketscientist
yesterday
1
Why would you want to reduce blade speed? Greater velocity should improve cuts for diamond or carbide abrasive blades.
– K H
yesterday
2
Reducing the cutting torque of any saw is NOT a good idea. They have a high-torque motor so they will cut instead of jam to a stop, which can blow a fuse or trip a breaker.
– Sparky256
yesterday
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You need an induction motor controller for 1.5 HP but these tend to have poor speed load regulation so that’s why they invented VFD’s
– Tony EE rocketscientist
yesterday
1
Why would you want to reduce blade speed? Greater velocity should improve cuts for diamond or carbide abrasive blades.
– K H
yesterday
2
Reducing the cutting torque of any saw is NOT a good idea. They have a high-torque motor so they will cut instead of jam to a stop, which can blow a fuse or trip a breaker.
– Sparky256
yesterday
You need an induction motor controller for 1.5 HP but these tend to have poor speed load regulation so that’s why they invented VFD’s
– Tony EE rocketscientist
yesterday
You need an induction motor controller for 1.5 HP but these tend to have poor speed load regulation so that’s why they invented VFD’s
– Tony EE rocketscientist
yesterday
1
1
Why would you want to reduce blade speed? Greater velocity should improve cuts for diamond or carbide abrasive blades.
– K H
yesterday
Why would you want to reduce blade speed? Greater velocity should improve cuts for diamond or carbide abrasive blades.
– K H
yesterday
2
2
Reducing the cutting torque of any saw is NOT a good idea. They have a high-torque motor so they will cut instead of jam to a stop, which can blow a fuse or trip a breaker.
– Sparky256
yesterday
Reducing the cutting torque of any saw is NOT a good idea. They have a high-torque motor so they will cut instead of jam to a stop, which can blow a fuse or trip a breaker.
– Sparky256
yesterday
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Most dimmer switches are rated 500 watts max and a 10" tile saw might be 1500 watts. The nominal current consumption of the motor is already three times the maximum of the dimmmer switch. Worst is the starting current of the motor can spike even 10 folds of the nominal. This will instantly destroy the triac in your dimmer switch.
Additional to this, motors are inductive loads which cause lots of problem with phase controlled lamp dimmers which are plainly made for the resistive load.
You probably have to look for higher power phase controlled chopper designed specifically for universal motors.
answered yesterday
soosai steven
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Light dimmers are not meant to be used with inductive loads like motors. You will destroy it pretty quickly. You can buy dimmer/speed controllers that are meant for use with motors.
The tile saw is almost certainly a series-wound motor which will work just fine with a triac speed controller.
answered yesterday
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The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
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2 Answers
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active
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active
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Most dimmer switches are rated 500 watts max and a 10" tile saw might be 1500 watts. The nominal current consumption of the motor is already three times the maximum of the dimmmer switch. Worst is the starting current of the motor can spike even 10 folds of the nominal. This will instantly destroy the triac in your dimmer switch.
Additional to this, motors are inductive loads which cause lots of problem with phase controlled lamp dimmers which are plainly made for the resistive load.
You probably have to look for higher power phase controlled chopper designed specifically for universal motors.
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
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Most dimmer switches are rated 500 watts max and a 10" tile saw might be 1500 watts. The nominal current consumption of the motor is already three times the maximum of the dimmmer switch. Worst is the starting current of the motor can spike even 10 folds of the nominal. This will instantly destroy the triac in your dimmer switch.
Additional to this, motors are inductive loads which cause lots of problem with phase controlled lamp dimmers which are plainly made for the resistive load.
You probably have to look for higher power phase controlled chopper designed specifically for universal motors.
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Most dimmer switches are rated 500 watts max and a 10" tile saw might be 1500 watts. The nominal current consumption of the motor is already three times the maximum of the dimmmer switch. Worst is the starting current of the motor can spike even 10 folds of the nominal. This will instantly destroy the triac in your dimmer switch.
Additional to this, motors are inductive loads which cause lots of problem with phase controlled lamp dimmers which are plainly made for the resistive load.
You probably have to look for higher power phase controlled chopper designed specifically for universal motors.
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
Most dimmer switches are rated 500 watts max and a 10" tile saw might be 1500 watts. The nominal current consumption of the motor is already three times the maximum of the dimmmer switch. Worst is the starting current of the motor can spike even 10 folds of the nominal. This will instantly destroy the triac in your dimmer switch.
Additional to this, motors are inductive loads which cause lots of problem with phase controlled lamp dimmers which are plainly made for the resistive load.
You probably have to look for higher power phase controlled chopper designed specifically for universal motors.
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
answered yesterday
soosai steven
1,2721510
1,2721510
add a comment |Â
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up vote
5
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Light dimmers are not meant to be used with inductive loads like motors. You will destroy it pretty quickly. You can buy dimmer/speed controllers that are meant for use with motors.
The tile saw is almost certainly a series-wound motor which will work just fine with a triac speed controller.
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
Light dimmers are not meant to be used with inductive loads like motors. You will destroy it pretty quickly. You can buy dimmer/speed controllers that are meant for use with motors.
The tile saw is almost certainly a series-wound motor which will work just fine with a triac speed controller.
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Light dimmers are not meant to be used with inductive loads like motors. You will destroy it pretty quickly. You can buy dimmer/speed controllers that are meant for use with motors.
The tile saw is almost certainly a series-wound motor which will work just fine with a triac speed controller.
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
Light dimmers are not meant to be used with inductive loads like motors. You will destroy it pretty quickly. You can buy dimmer/speed controllers that are meant for use with motors.
The tile saw is almost certainly a series-wound motor which will work just fine with a triac speed controller.
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
answered yesterday
Äεκ
3,15511016
3,15511016
The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
add a comment |Â
The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
The motor speed controllers that you mention can often be found in hardware stores as controllers for ceiling fans.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
I doubt that such meet the power specs needed to regulate a load of 800 W or more.
– dlatikay
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@DrSheldon I was talking about one of these: amazon.com/Power-Speed-Controller-Router-Motors/dp/B0012WKCXK
– Ã„εκ
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
@dlatikay: I bought a 1000 W fan controller several years ago; they do exist. However, most on the market are only 500 W.
– Dr Sheldon
yesterday
add a comment |Â
You need an induction motor controller for 1.5 HP but these tend to have poor speed load regulation so that’s why they invented VFD’s
– Tony EE rocketscientist
yesterday
1
Why would you want to reduce blade speed? Greater velocity should improve cuts for diamond or carbide abrasive blades.
– K H
yesterday
2
Reducing the cutting torque of any saw is NOT a good idea. They have a high-torque motor so they will cut instead of jam to a stop, which can blow a fuse or trip a breaker.
– Sparky256
yesterday