BOB T Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Setting up a forge with these, old rheostat style controls and Buffalo blower . Has anyone used this type of a set up ?? Friend of mine check it out with a meter, says appears to be okay ?? Would like a little help on wiring up this old rheostat blower controls to my Buffalo blower motor, will also be installing a air gate too. Thanks,bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Easy and simple to do but I'm going to chicken out telling you how due to liability...exposed hot leads, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB T Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Plan on putting heat shrinking tubes on the wires and slip them over the terminals to help insulate the hot wire, but realize the contact points will still be "hot", understand your concern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi Bob, Why use two things when one will do.? I would personally use the airgate to control the airflow and keep the rheostat as a curio. It is already showing signs of heat effects, and that may be asbestos being used for the insulation, and it is just another electrical thing to go wrong. Air flow is more rapid, direct and easily controlled with an airgate, In the past I have used rheostats, but prefer air gates, but it's your choice. I still use rheostats, but on hand tools like the angle grinders when I have a wire brush fitted, I don't come away looking like a porcupine if the rpm's are reduced which is always a good thing. Whatever way you choose to go, have fun and enjoy yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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