I bought a yard sale special wood stove with a blower and the rheostat that controls it. The motors (2 very small ones) are shot.

I recently yard saled a Dayton #2c069B Shaded Pole Motor that I've been able to adapt mechanically to the wood stove. The controller from the old setup seems to work just fine but is the rheostat okay to use with a shaded pole motor or will running it on low speed cause it to burnup? As it is, it's one honking blower and needs to be slowed down or I'll have a meltdown in the shop! Thanks for any help.

I paid $5.00 for this motor in like new condition.

here's specs

Blower Type: Shaded Pole
RPM: 1320
Voltage: 115
Amps AC: 1.32/1.27
Hz: 60/50
Thermal Protection: Auto
Wheel Dia. (In.): 5 1/4
Wheel Width (In.): 2 7/8
Inlet Dia. (In.): 4 23/32
Bearing Type: Sleeve
Motor Type: Open Dripproof
Mounting: All Position
Outlet Height (In.): 2 15/16
Outlet Width (In.): 3 5/16
Conduit Box: Yes
CFM @ 0.000-In. SP: 320
CFM @ 0.100-In. SP: 305
CFM @ 0.200-In. SP: 284
CFM @ 0.300-In. SP: 252
CFM @ 0.400-In. SP: 195
CFM @ 0.500-In. SP: 50
Application: Heating, Ventilating, Exhausting, Cooling Components


[This message has been edited by Your Old Dog (edited 10-19-2005).]