On Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:53:13 -0400, Jeff Wisnia
wrote:


Will a typical solid state wall mounted dimmer control the speed of a
small 120 volt universal motor (with brushes).

It was previously controlled with a low resistance wire wound variable
resistor which has failed, and If I can use one of the several dimmers I
have on hand that would be great.

Jeff

It should work if it is rated for motors and that horsepower.