Best Ceiling Fan Regulator to Save Energy-Connection & Working
Fan regulator is a very common device in our house, Which is used to control the speed of the fan. But you might not know everything about a fan regulator. Such as
- How does fan regulator work?
- How to connect a fan regulator?
- Types of fan regulators.
- Does a fan regulator save electricity? or does every fan regulator save electricity?
- How to choose the best ceiling fan regulator to save energy?
Therefore, in this article, I will discuss all the above questions and tell you which or which type is the best ceiling fan to save energy.
So, Let’s start with our first question, How does fan regulator work?
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How does Fan Regulator Work?
Friends, you might know that motor speed can be controlled by controlling the voltage across it. Or you might have observed that when voltage goes lower in our area fan starts moving slowly. That is the technique used in the fan regulator. With the help of a fan regulator, we simply control the applied voltage across the motor of the fan and hence its speed.
Now, to control the voltage across the fan, different types of fan regulators use different technologies. And according to the technology used in a fan regulator, it is divided into different types. Later in this article, we will discuss all types of fan regulators and which is best for us. Before that let us know how to connect a fan regulator?
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How to connect a fan regulator?
A ceiling fan regulator is always connected in series with the fan. In series with fan, it causes some voltage drop in applied voltage and hence reduces the speed of the fan.
In the above image, you can see the connection of a fan regulator. When you buy a fan regulator, you will find two terminals in that. Which is to be connected in as shown above.
Types of Fan Regulator:
In the market three types of fan regulators are available.
- Electric Fan regulator
- Movable electronic fan regulator
- Step-type electronic fan regulator
Here we will discuss each of the above one by one. Such as Technology used, energy-saving, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Finally, we will conclude with which is the best ceiling fan regulator for us?
1. Electric Fan Regulator:
This is the oldest model of fan regulator. It is also bigger in size with respect to electronic fan regulators as you can see in the below image. It is also called a resistive fan regulator.
Technology Used:
The electric fan regulator uses resistance to control the voltage across the fan motor. When we rotate the knob to lower the speed of the fan, respectively a resistance is inserted in the series of the fan. Which drops some voltage across it and hence reduces the speed of the fan.
Energy Saving:
Energy saving is very poor in the case of electric fan regulators due to the use of resistance. Because the power that is saved while reducing the fan speed is wasted in the form of heat in the resistance. That is why traditional electric fan regulators are not available in the market.
Advantage:
The only benefit is that it is cheaper.
Disadvantage:
- Very poor energy saving.
- Relatively bulky and big in size.
2. Movable Electronic Fan Regulator
Electronic fan regulators are modern fan regulators which consist of electronic circuits to control the voltage across the fan. In the movable electronic fan regulator, there is a very smooth knob through which you can change the speed of the fan very smoothly. Unlike the electric fan regulator in the movable electronic fan regulator, you can set it at many different speeds. Not only 5 or 6-speed levels. Here on the movable type regulator, you won’t find any step numbers 1, 2,3, etc as you can set it anywhere.
Technology Used:
There is an electronic device called TRIAC used in the movable type fan regulator to control the voltage across the fan motor. The basic thing is that the voltage across the fan is changed by changing the firing angle of TRIAC. And accordingly, it changes the voltage across the fan motor. But In the meanwhile, it also distorts the supply voltage waveform(Sine waveform) which creates a humming sound in the fan.
Advantage:
- Continuous speed control.
- More power-efficient and save energy at a lower speed of the fan.
- Smaller in size compared to an electric fan regulator.
Disadvantage:
- Expensive as compared to the resistive fan regulator.
- Produces humming sound which disturbs.
3. Step-Type Electronic Fan Regulator
This is the best fan regulator currently available in the market. As its name suggests it is an electronic fan regulator but it is a step type. Same as a traditional or resistive fan regulator. But it is smaller in size and does not use resistance to reduce the voltage across the fan. So it does not causes heat loss like a resistive fan regulator. So it is efficient and also saves energy when you run your fan at a slower speed.
Technology Used:
The main objective of a fan regulator is to control the voltage across the fan motor. Here is also the same concept, but here instead of resistance and TRIAC we use the capacitor of different capacities for different speed levels of the fan. In this type of regulator, more than one capacitor is provided and their combination is inserted in the circuit according to the required speed. That is why in this regulator there is limited speed steps are given.
Advantage:
- Energy-efficient so saves energy at a lower speed.
- No humming sound during operations.
- Smaller in size compared to an electric fan regulator.
Disadvantage:
- Expensive as compared to the resistive fan regulator.
- Limited speed steps while unlimited speed steps in movable electronic fan regulator.
Does a fan regulator save electricity?
From the above discussion now the answer is Yes. But all the above fan regulator does not save energy. Especially in the case of an electric fan regulator, energy-saving is very poor. But energy-saving at a slower speed is much better in the case of both electronic fan regulators.
Conclusion – Best Fan Regulator :
Yes. You are right. The best fan regulator is the step-type electronic fan regulator. Because other types of the regulator have some major disadvantage.
In the electric fan regulator, the main disadvantage is very poor energy saving. So at a lower speed of fan saved energy is wasted in the form of heat.
In the Electronic movable fan regulator, energy-saving is good but there is a humming sound that disturbs and may harm your fan in long run.
But in the step type fan regulator, both of the above disadvantages are removed. Here energy saving is good and there is no humming sound at all.
Some of the good fan regulator available at amazon is given below.
This fan regulator is 100W, is part of the flagship range of switches and accessories from the anchor, and caters to the electrical requirements of residences, commercial, and hospitality sectors.
Soft touch technology for smooth and soundless operations. Simple yet strong locking of the top and bottom with a unique design.
Step type Fan regulator Anchor by Panasonic Polycarbonate Penta Step Fan Regulator Socket (White)
Anchor by Panasonic 65302 Penta Modular 2M 100 W Polycarbonate Dura Step Regulator (White)
Anchor Roma Fan Step Regulator Tiny Eme 22546, White, 100W
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