The way we control the speed of fan motors or pump motors has tremendously changed in the past two decades with the introduction of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), aka variable-frequency controllers ...

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth part in our series of articles on cold rooms. Read Part 1 here: Part 1—Cold Rooms: An Introduction. As seen in the previous articles in this series, each component of ...

It's not a necessity by any stretch, but Lutron's newest smart switch is still a welcome addition to a system that's already great. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

I’ve long considered Lutron Caseta the most elegant and user-friendly HomeKit lighting solution. Lutron makes the wall switch smart and works with standard dimmable bulbs; other solutions put the ...

The Lutron HomeKit-enabled fan controller makes it easy for anyone to control a ceiling fan from the wall, with their phone, or with their voice. But, it isn't perfect. During the 2019 Consumer ...

HunterSMART™ Matter-Compatible Portfolio HunterSMART™ is a Matter-enabled ecosystem of smart accessories that allows seamless control of lighting and airflow from anywhere. Compatible with Apple Home, ...

Speed, torque, and horsepower are three inter-related parameters in motor control. The speed of a motor, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm), defines a motor's ability to spin at a rate per unit ...

Choosing the right motor and VFD type depends on a variety of factors, however, it is necessary to first look at how the characteristics of a motor change when the speed is reduced —Sponsored article ...