Controlling a fan

Indoor Growing Lighting
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I should of paid more attention in electrical class :anguished: Can any one tell me if this controller

https://www.amazon.com/ACTIVE-AIR-ACSC-Speed-Adjuster/dp/B007TFTITS/ref=sr_1_4?tag=ilovegrowingm-20

would work with this type fan?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VTXQR2?aaxitk=UgQWw5filZ5n2cjJly9eBw&pd_rd_i=B076VTXQR2&pf_rd_p=e037c154-e093-48a4-b127-477e5e294e3f&hsa_cr_id=1672873060801&sb-ci-n=productDescription&sb-ci-v=Hurricane%20Stand%20Fan%20-%2018%20Inch%20|%20Supreme%20Series%20|%20Pedestal%20Fan%20with%20Remote%20Control%2C%203%20Speed%20Settings%2C%20Adjustable%20Height%2041%20Inches%20to%2055%20Inches%20-%20ETL%20Listed%2C%20White&sb-ci-a=B076VTXQR2

Or can I use a rheostat controller if not?

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Had a similar question. See thread:

Not sure if the box above will work. @dbrn32 May be a solution for me as well.

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For this kind of $$ @RAP maybe you might consider variable speed duct fans, or are you looking for additional air movement? In that case I use a couple of good 4" fans in the tent attached under my SCROG. My duct fans are both variable (Input and exhaust) and I have an additional 8" fan mounted high in my tent I run when the lights are on.

This fan has a temp/RH sensor and can control an additional fan. I don’t have this model but will when my others need replaced.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZXWN3BG/?coliid=I2H9YL4LSPA4NC&colid=3K8AVGXOHVAV4&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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I have no idea what kind of motor is on the fan. I’m guessing it already has a solid state controller that may have to be disconnected in order to work, if it was going to work at all

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@Reticence Thanks, I already have that fan in “S” version and 6" for the exhaust. I am looking to be able to control the air movement fan if necessary. I was only asking because I already have the Active Air fan controller. Do you have a link to the 4" fans you are using for air movement?

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The 4" fans were a local buy. I got one from Amazon, but they were beyond cheap! In a local Meijer store, (like Walmart only no half eaten sandwiches on shelves etc. :slight_smile: ), I found a couple that were pretty heavy. I run them non-stop. One facing back and one forward. The upper fan is a Honeywell in the upper rear center facing forward that only runs when the lights are on.

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a Hurricane dealer said this…

Q: Can I use a speed controller with this fan?
A: No, this fan comes with a 3-speed controller built in. Adding an external speed controller will void the warranty and cause the fan to fail prematurely.

maybe try their 12’’ wall mount model if u think the 16’’ is going to be too much.!
https://www.hawthornegc.com/shop/product/hurricane-supreme-oscillating-wall-mount-fan-12-in?categoryId=fans-ventilation-ducting