Can you install a riostat in front of a riostat to slow a electric motor down.?

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2006-10-31 01:46:06 · 2 answers · asked by Donald C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

Two rheostats can be in series to regulate speed

2006-10-31 01:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by ash v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Probably not. Most motors are AC now, and rheostats don't work. Only DC motors can be controlled well by altering voltage.

2006-10-31 12:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋