The short answer is no.
I am not an electrician, so I can't explain the consequences of trying it (a dimmer switch can't handle the amps an electric motor draws). You need a motor designed for variable speed, and the necessary controller for it.
Check the HP on the motor you have, and then call an electrical supply house (or a pump distributor, they need to deal with this issue all the time) for pricing.
Apollo_T said:
I’m curious and want to experiment.
I have a single speed motor, with belt, driven “bench grinder”. I’d like to convert this to variable speed. I know I can’t just drop a rheostat in-line. Is there a SIMPLE, COST EFFECTIVE way to do this?
BTW, I don’t know why or what damage would occur from using a dimmer switch. If you can give non-tech discussion I’d appreciate.
THANKS
this might work, or you can buy a variable speed grinder. They’re around $200.
THANKS!!!
This is a curiosity/experiment… too much effort a/o $$$ to follow-up.
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I’m curious and want to experiment.
I have a single speed motor, with belt, driven “bench grinder”. I’d like to convert this to variable speed. I know I can’t just drop a rheostat in-line. Is there a SIMPLE, COST EFFECTIVE way to do this?
BTW, I don’t know why or what damage would occur from using a dimmer switch. If you can give non-tech discussion I’d appreciate.
THANKS