Blower speed control switch questions

[JJay56]

Fireplace xtordinair hybrid-fyre is the insert.
This insert is only a little over a year old and my switch still works but only on full speed. I thought about calling the company about the warranty but also thought about some other options that I have questions about.

I have this variable speed switch that came with the unit and I also got the kit to hardwire this so I have a switch on the wall that supplies the power. Can I remove the speed control switch on the unit and connect the 2 wires that went to it together and then get a speed control switch to replace my switch on the wall? Will removing the switch on the unit also get rid of the thermostat or timer?

Thanks
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[ckr74]

Yes, you can do that. It won't affect thermostat (fan limit) so you'll have to unhook it and connect wires. It's all hooked up in series.

 

[JJay56]

Yes, you can do that. It won't affect thermostat (fan limit) so you'll have to unhook it and connect wires. It's all hooked up in series.

Thanks. I sort of figured the fan limit would be separate. I will have to find a diagram of where it is so I can bypass it.

I just went ahead and got a replacement unit for the faulty switch. Later on I may get one for the wall but I will want to change some things around for that which I dont want to deal with right now.

 

[ckr74]

You need to be careful about modifications for warranty purposes.

 

[JJay56]

If I decided to go ahead and get a wall switch does anyone know of 1 I can use. I want to make sure I get the correct specs.

 

[Dmitry]

Hi, I removed the thermocouple on a bottom of insert, under firebox. But my manual spees switch still works fine, i can shut it off manualy or put it on when i want, just get the adjustable OEM switch, should be cheap.

 

[john26]

If I decided to go ahead and get a wall switch does anyone know of 1 I can use. I want to make sure I get the correct specs.

I would buy one with a 20 amp rating your blower does not draw near that but 20 amp switch's have heavier contacts personally I like the toggle with a slide next to it over the dial type.

 

[begreen]

I would buy one with a 20 amp rating your blower does not draw near that but 20 amp switch's have heavier contacts personally I like the toggle with a slide next to it over the dial type.

That's a bit of overkill and could make the controller harder to find. Whatever is chosen, don't use a light dimmer. Use a motor speed control. Do you know the blower motor's FLA rating?

 

[Dmitry]

Hey, just throwing an idea, get one you can control with a mobile app. My stove plugged in an outlet with one of those smart devices. I can shut it on and off. Helps when I'm away to shut off the stove that's not that hot anymore.

 

[john26]

That's a bit of overkill and could make the controller harder to find. Whatever is chosen, don't use a light dimmer. Use a motor speed control. Do you know the blower motor's FLA rating?

Variable speed switch for ceiling fan or exhaust fan should work 20amp would be the terminal rating I would try to find that has a rating of 5-6 Amp for the controller it self