Posted: 2/23/2016 3:39:21 AM EDT
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I have a regular light fixture that I want to get rid of and replace with a ceiling fan / light. I have 3 switches that control the light fixture.
Looking at the diagram below, this would mean that my switches would control both the fan and light. How can I have separate control for the fan and light? Do I have to run new wire and a switch? Or can I do something with 1 of my current switches and tie that in for the light or fan? 
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220, 221... whatever it takes. . . . . . If you lived in some 3rd world backwater, with no "agencies having jurisdictioN"... you could use the black wire for HOT fan, the white wire for HOT light, and the green or bare wire for neutral. you ever seen a ceiling fan actually USE a "ground"? you almost never stand in A tub of salty water, while licking a ceiling fan... almost never happens, except in a frat house. |
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Yeah I saw that one, problem is I only have a hot, neutral and ground going where the fan is. |
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I would skip having to run wire and just buy a fan with a remote. But that is just me. I could lay in bed or on the couch or wherever and control it. I think I may consider that option. Does it allow separate fan / light control? ETA - with my current wiring setup that is. |
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I think I may consider that option. Does it allow separate fan / light control? ETA - with my current wiring setup that is. Quoted:
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I would skip having to run wire and just buy a fan with a remote. But that is just me. I could lay in bed or on the couch or wherever and control it. I think I may consider that option. Does it allow separate fan / light control? ETA - with my current wiring setup that is. Yes, the remote option is pretty common for your situation. |
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Quoted: Yes, the remote option is pretty common for your situation. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I would skip having to run wire and just buy a fan with a remote. But that is just me. I could lay in bed or on the couch or wherever and control it. I think I may consider that option. Does it allow separate fan / light control? ETA - with my current wiring setup that is. Yes, the remote option is pretty common for your situation. Yes, remotes are what you seek. And please.......please upgrade the box to an actual ceiling fan mount. |
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Yeah I saw that one, problem is I only have a hot, neutral and ground going where the fan is. Quoted:
Yeah I saw that one, problem is I only have a hot, neutral and ground going where the fan is. No Red means its not on a 3way switch. |