[Stoves] Variable Speed Stove Fan SIMPLIFIED

[Kevin Chisholm]

Dear Crispin

>>>>  by moving a crocodile clip along a length
>>>> of nichrome wire I salvaged from an electric heater in a tumble dryer.
>>>>
>>>God that's ugly.
>>>
>
>>Tut Tut, it may be crude but it's what I do with materials to hand.
>
>>AJH
>
> +++++++++
>
> Hey!  When I was in high school, that was the way we made variable
> resistors......shreeeeeech!
>
High school??? That's the way I make them now!! :-)

BTW... you can easily make a larger capacity resistor using a 2"x6" plant, 
6" spikes, Coke Bottles, and a roll of #9 form wire....

Drive spikes in the plank, place Coke bottles on the spikes, and run the 
iron form wire between the Insulators. Steve would be dismayed at the 
ugliness. :-) The trouble with fellas like Steve is that they are so 
accustomed to building stuff to UL standards, they are alert to ugly, even 
if it works, and is cheap. :-)

Best wishes,

Kevin