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On most ceiling fan installations a three wire feed is used. A "hot" wire and the neutral feeder are brought to a two gang switch box from the distribution panel. One switch will control the fan and the other switch will control the light if there is one. On this type of installation the "hot" wire is connected to the top of both switches. The incoming neutral and the white from the three wire cable connect together in the switch box. From the bottom of the switch that controls the fan connect the black wire. From the bottom of the switch that controls the light connect the red wire. From the switch box the three wire feeder connects to the fixture box. In the fixture box the black wire of the three wire connects to the fan's black wire. The red wire of the three wire connects to the fan's blue wire to control the light. The neutral connects to the fan's white wire. The green wire from the fan connects to the bare ground wire of the three wire cable.

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A ceiling fan speed control switch is wired the same as an ordinary off- on switch. If it is a replacement, look at the wires connection on the existing switch and connect the new speed control the same way.

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I am presuming that the home run cable goes to the breaker panel and there is nothing else on the circuit. In the wall switch box you should have a white and black pair from your source of power (120 volts). The other pair of black and white wires from the wall box should be going to the ceiling fan junction box. With the power off, connect the two white wires together with a wire nut. Connect the two bare copper ground wires together making sure that at least one of the ground wires goes under the green screw in the switch junction box. Turn the switch to the off position, no little indicator bump showing on the switch toggle lever. Now take the black incoming hot wire and put it under the top screw on the switch. Hot wires always go to the top of switches. Now put the black wire that is going to the light fixture under the bottom screw. Tighten both. Install the switch into the wall box with the switch handle in the down position. All switches when installed must be off in the down position. Install the switch plate cover.

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You need a wire that u can link to 3 ways then link them to 3 light switches anywhere in your house the farther the more.

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How do you fix two of the four non working lights in your ceiling fan?

you fix the light on the ceiling fan by puting a new light bulb in your fan


If you have a switch wired red and black and a fan that calls for black and white where does the red wire go?

It sounds like your fan also has a light with it. If your wall switch is a two gang box with two switches in it most likely one switch is for the light on only and the other switch is for the fan on only. This can be checked out by installing the fan and making the connection green to green, white to white, black to black. Turn on one of the switches and see if the fan operates. Disconnect this connection and then connect the red wire to the black fan wire. Turn the other switch on. If the fan turns on again, then the two switches were installed to operate the fan and light separately. If this is the case disconnect the red and fan black wires and reconnect the black to black. This is the fan connection. Connect the red to blue fan wire and this is the light on the fan connection.


In the US where do the blue red green and white wires on a fan go to when the ceiling has red black bare copper and white wires?

Black to Black - Black from the ceiling is a hot wire and should be switched Red to Blue - Red wire is another hot wire and should also be switched White to White - White from the ceiling is the neutral and should not be switched. Your wall should have two switches, one will control the red wire, one will control the black wire. If you wire your fan as above, one switch will turn the fan on, the other will turn the light of the fan on.


How far down from ceiling do you hang a fan if ceiling is 11 feet high?

The same height as the downrod is. Don't buy a low profile or flush mount ceiling fan, because these are specially designed for places where the ceiling is less than eight feet high. I would suggest you buy a traditional ceiling fan or a industrial ceiling fan. Industrial ceiling fans are specially designed for high and big places. For more info about this: http://www.ceiling-fan-wizard.com


Is it possible to control a light switch with remote control?

Yes. the two switches are called '3-way' switches. You will have to turn the fan/light on with one of the switches and leave BOTH switches in that position. The remote control unit will have to be wired in between the switch that is supplying power to the devices and the devices. This is the simplest way. You could also disable one of the switches and replace the remaining switch with the RC unit. If you are not sure how to deal with 3-way switches, learn about them first, or call a good electrician to do all of the work. Remeber that the black wire is hot, but only if the house was wired properly in the first place.

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How do you fix two of the four non working lights in your ceiling fan?

you fix the light on the ceiling fan by puting a new light bulb in your fan


Hooking up ceiling light with 2 whites and 2 blacks and one green yellow striped wire meanwhile the two wires in the ceiling are white and black where do you hook the green yellow striped wire to?

You may not have a ground wire in your older housewiring. Hook it somewhere to the metal plate that holds the fan to the box.


If you have a switch wired red and black and a fan that calls for black and white where does the red wire go?

It sounds like your fan also has a light with it. If your wall switch is a two gang box with two switches in it most likely one switch is for the light on only and the other switch is for the fan on only. This can be checked out by installing the fan and making the connection green to green, white to white, black to black. Turn on one of the switches and see if the fan operates. Disconnect this connection and then connect the red wire to the black fan wire. Turn the other switch on. If the fan turns on again, then the two switches were installed to operate the fan and light separately. If this is the case disconnect the red and fan black wires and reconnect the black to black. This is the fan connection. Connect the red to blue fan wire and this is the light on the fan connection.


In the US where do the blue red green and white wires on a fan go to when the ceiling has red black bare copper and white wires?

Black to Black - Black from the ceiling is a hot wire and should be switched Red to Blue - Red wire is another hot wire and should also be switched White to White - White from the ceiling is the neutral and should not be switched. Your wall should have two switches, one will control the red wire, one will control the black wire. If you wire your fan as above, one switch will turn the fan on, the other will turn the light of the fan on.


How far down from ceiling do you hang a fan if ceiling is 11 feet high?

The same height as the downrod is. Don't buy a low profile or flush mount ceiling fan, because these are specially designed for places where the ceiling is less than eight feet high. I would suggest you buy a traditional ceiling fan or a industrial ceiling fan. Industrial ceiling fans are specially designed for high and big places. For more info about this: http://www.ceiling-fan-wizard.com


Is it possible to control a light switch with remote control?

Yes. the two switches are called '3-way' switches. You will have to turn the fan/light on with one of the switches and leave BOTH switches in that position. The remote control unit will have to be wired in between the switch that is supplying power to the devices and the devices. This is the simplest way. You could also disable one of the switches and replace the remaining switch with the RC unit. If you are not sure how to deal with 3-way switches, learn about them first, or call a good electrician to do all of the work. Remeber that the black wire is hot, but only if the house was wired properly in the first place.


Why won't the fan come on in your 85 Fiero?

there are several reasons for fan failure . temperature rise is not enough to turn on the switches . or one of three switches isn't working two are near the thermostat and oneis on the block or the fan relay check haynes manual pg 121.


Why do my 2 switches not work to my one set of connected hall ceiling lights?

I have trouble understanding your question. But I think you are saying that you have two switches that control one light and want to know why it is not working. More than likely is that you have two way switches instead of 3 way switches installed. 3 three switches cost a little more and are a little more difficult to install but if you recently replaced these switches you may have replaced them with the wrong type.


You hooked up a ceiling fan when you turn the switch off it comes on when you turn the switch on the breaker flips?

The only way that this could happen is if the switch is a change-over/two-way switch or a switch to a lamp/light. When you switch on, you are short-circuiting the mains. Probably, educated guess, you need to wire the fan across two other terminals if it is two-way, or you need to wire it in to the ceiling rose of the lamp, not the switch. The problem with switches in lighting circuits is that the wires to the switch are not positive and negative, they are usually both positive - one from the supply, one to the lamp. Unless the current drain to the fan is huge - unlikely.


How is the electrical fan for radiator have two controls?

some vehicles have 2 fans, one for when the air is kicked on and the other fan for normal driving so there is 2 switches.


How do you connect a ceiling fan with white green black and blue wires one the ceiling fan?

This sounds like a ceiling fan that also has a light attached to it. The black and white wires are used for the incoming supply voltage. The green is the ground wire. The blue wire is most likely the wire that goes to the lamp portion of the ceiling fan. The black and blue wires are separated from each other in the fixture so that the fan motor and the light can be independently switched. In these types of installations a three wire cable is strung from the fan switch box to the fixture box.For independent switching, the junction box should be a two gang box. From the power source in the switch box, the white wires all connect together. The incoming black connects to the top of the two switches in the two gang box. Bottom of the first switch to the black in the three wire cable, Bottom of the second switch to the red wire of the three wire cable.At the fixture junction box, incoming white wire to the fan white wire. Incoming black wire to the fan black wire and incoming red wire to the fan blue wire. If wired this way the light and fan motor can be individually switched on and off.If there is only one switch box, at the fan junction point connect the black and blue wires together to the incoming black wire. White to white wires together and green wire to the ceiling junction boxes ground terminal. In this configuration the switch will turn on both the fan and light at the same time.


Choosing the Right Ceiling Fan For Your House?

Installing a ceiling fan is an easy way to save money on your energy costs. A ceiling fan uses much less energy than an air conditioner, and the breeze it creates helps you feel cooler even with your thermostat set higher. If you already have an overhead light fixture, installing a ceiling fan with a light kit in its place is not difficult. It's important to choose the right ceiling fan for your room, though, to maximize your energy savings. There are two aspects to consider--the wall to wall size of your room and the floor to ceiling height of your room. Most ceiling fans come in one of three standard sizes. The size is determined by the length of the fan blades. A 36 ceiling fan is good for a room that's 12 feet from wall to wall or less. Choose a 42 ceiling fan for rooms that are between 12 and 15 feet across. Use a 52 fan for rooms between 15 and 18 feet across. If your room is larger than 18 feet across, you should install two ceiling fans on opposite sides of the room to maximize air flow. These measurements are important, because too small of a ceiling fan won't create enough air flow to allow you to comfortably set your thermostat higher. Too large of a fan can be overpowering. The second consideration is your floor to ceiling height, which will let you know whether to buy a ceiling fan that mounts flush to the ceiling or one that comes with a down rod to let it hang lower than the ceiling. You'll want to choose a fan that will hang between seven and nine feet from the floor. Most down rods are somewhat adjustable, but make sure the one you choose will let your fan hang within that range. Keep in mind that if your fan has a light kit, the lights will hang lower than the fan blades. You may want to have the fan hang closer to the nine foot mark so the light is still above the seven foot mark. Another consideration in choosing a ceiling fan is blade type. A greater number of narrow blades creates more of a breeze, while fewer paddle blades create air flow without feeling as much of a breeze.