Ceiling fan in shop

[Sawmill7]

If a 5 speed ceiling fan is wired direct to 120 volts what speed would the fan be running at? High?
Thanks for any help with this. Bill

 

[wssix99]

It depends on the model and should be the max rated RPM of the motor.

 

[Sawmill7]

Thanks

 

[isb cornbinder]

If a 5 speed ceiling fan is wired direct to 120 volts what speed would the fan be running at? High?
Thanks for any help with this. Bill

I watched a video from an engineer. His subject was, Why do most if not all multi speed switches start on high. I do not remember his answer.
I have two ceiling fans in my shop, The speed control is in the fan housing. Both fans start on the speed they were left on when I switched them off. My night table lamp switch starts on low. the second position is medium. High is low and medium together.

 

[Sawmill7]

These fans I am replacing are 14' up and just plug into a receptacle on ceiling and are turned on and off by a wall switch

 

[sparky 1971]

The fan will be at max RPM as long as there isn't a speed selector built into the fan. Most shop style fans are one speed and the speed selector is in the wall control vs. having a pull chain selector on the fan. If you happen to be using "house" style fans, make sure they are on high before you put the ladder away.