2 module 5 step fan regulator for ceiling fans, 240V AC — a large rotary knob with five marked speeds, made to clip into a modular switchboard.
- Five fan speeds, marked 1 to 5 around a large knob.
- Step-type control: each position gives a fixed, repeatable speed.
- Five steps give finer speed control than a 4 step regulator.
- Rated for a 240 V AC single-phase supply.
- Made for ceiling fans — not for dimming lights.
- Two flying leads: it is wired in series with the fan, as shown on the back label.
- Vented body lets heat escape; marked Made in India.
A step fan regulator sets the speed of a ceiling fan in fixed steps. This medium regulator gives five speeds on a 2 module plate, with the numbers 1 to 5 printed around a large, easy-to-turn knob.
Step regulators like this typically use capacitors rather than a resistance coil, so they run cooler and waste far less power at low speeds than old resistance-type regulators.
Short of space on the plate? The 1 module mini regulator has four steps. For lights, use a dimmer instead — a fan regulator will not dim lamps properly.
Where to use it
- Bedrooms, halls and living rooms with a ceiling fan.
- Rooms where finer speed control is wanted, such as bedrooms at night.
- Offices, shops and classrooms where each fan needs its own control.
- Replacing a worn-out 2 module regulator.
How to install
- Switch off the supply at the MCB.
- Connect the two leads in series in the phase wire between the fan switch and the fan; the neutral goes straight to the fan.
- Clip the regulator into a 2 module slot of the plate frame and fit the plate.
- Switch on and try every step from 1 to 5.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off. Use one regulator per fan, and never use it for lights.
Frequently asked questions
- 5 step or 4 step regulator — what is the difference?
- A 5 step regulator gives five fixed fan speeds, so each change in speed is a little smaller than on a 4 step. Both are for ceiling fans; the 5 step suits those who like fine control.
- Can I use a fan regulator to dim lights?
- No. A step regulator is built for fan motors and will not dim lamps properly. Use a light dimmer — see our 450W mini and medium dimmers.
- Will it work with a BLDC fan?
- Most BLDC (energy-saving) fans are controlled by their own remote and should be wired through a plain switch, not a regulator. Follow the fan maker's instructions.
- Does a step regulator save electricity?
- Compared with old resistance regulators, yes. Step regulators typically use capacitors, so at low speed the fan draws less power and very little is wasted as heat.
- Can one regulator run two fans?
- It is made to control one ceiling fan. Wire each fan through its own regulator.
- Where does it fit?
- In a 2 module slot of a modular plate on a concealed or surface box. Clip designs differ between switch ranges, so check one module first if you are mixing makes.
Buy the 2 module 5 step fan regulator online from Electric Market, Chennai. For site, contractor or bulk quantities, contact us for a quote.