Hero999
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I tried to post this in the theory section but it didn't allow me to do it.
Recently I've read up on shaded pole motors because no one at college taught be how they work.
Wikipedia and many other sources state that they can speed controlled using a standard phase controller used to dim a light bulb.
Shaded-pole motor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Then I remembered a few threads about people wanting to control the speed of their aquarium tank pump. Is it possible that these pumps use a shaded pole motor and can therefore be controlled using a lamp dimmer?
Obviously it's a bit late but I'd like to know in case someone asks the question in future.
Recently I've read up on shaded pole motors because no one at college taught be how they work.
Wikipedia and many other sources state that they can speed controlled using a standard phase controller used to dim a light bulb.
Shaded-pole motor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Then I remembered a few threads about people wanting to control the speed of their aquarium tank pump. Is it possible that these pumps use a shaded pole motor and can therefore be controlled using a lamp dimmer?
Obviously it's a bit late but I'd like to know in case someone asks the question in future.