Will a dimmer switch work ??

[abs]

If I wired a normal house light dimmer switch to a pump will it turn on and control flow ? Anyone tried this at all ?

 

[spruce]

No.

You need a proper speed pwm 12vdc controller that will take amperage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-50V-40A-2000W-MAX-DC-Motor-Speed-Control-PWM-HHO-RC-Controller-12V-24V-48V-/251688757492?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Automation_Control_ET&hash=item3a99d1a8f4

Here's a cheaper one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10A-12V-40V-Pulse-Width-Modulation-PWM-DC-Motor-Speed-Control-Switch-UK-STOCK-/251581499581?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Automation_Control_ET&hash=item3a936d08bd

Your pump can draw up to 8 amps.

 

[PTWC]

Yes i use that cheaper one on my Trolley System.

Plus using a home dimmer switch is a bit inconvenient, as you would have to go home every time you want to adjust the flow from the living room.

 

[abs]

Yes i use that cheaper one on my Trolley System.Plus using a home dimmer switch is a bit inconvenient, as you would have to go home every time you want to adjust the flow from the living room.

But it would be ok if I was cleaning my neighbours lol /emoticons/wink.png

 

[abs]

No.
You need a proper speed pwm 12vdc controller that will take amperage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-50V-40A-2000W-MAX-DC-Motor-Speed-Control-PWM-HHO-RC-Controller-12V-24V-48V-/251688757492?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Automation_Control_ET&hash=item3a99d1a8f4

Here's a cheaper one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10A-12V-40V-Pulse-Width-Modulation-PWM-DC-Motor-Speed-Control-Switch-UK-STOCK-/251581499581?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Automation_Control_ET&hash=item3a936d08bd

Your pump can draw up to 8 amps.

Thanks for the links spruce ,

Throw another shrimp on the barbie /emoticons/smile.png

Sorry couldn't resist ;-)

 

[spruce]

Thanks for the links spruce ,Throw another shrimp on the barbie /emoticons/smile.png

Sorry couldn't resist ;-)

with my Sheila? /emoticons/biggrin.png