Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagrams and Optional Controls
|
How to Install Ceiling Fans and the Electrical Wiring |
Ceiling Fan Wiring for Light and Fan Control Options
[ad#block]Ceiling Fan: I have a ceiling fan already installed in a house controlled by a single gang switch.
The fan contains two pull strings (fan on-off and light on-off). However the switch only turns light on-off.
I want to be able to switch blades on-off with the control of that switch as well.
Can I do this?
Background: Jason, a Student from Sacramento,CA
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Jason.
Electrical Wiring for Ceiling Fans
- Yes – you can do this. From what you have described then fan motor is wired to a non-switched or hot wire.
- The ceiling fan motor wire (typically black) would need to be removed from the existing connection, cap off the existing connection, then attach the fan motor wire to the same wire that the ceiling fan light is connected to, as long as the light is not being controlled by a dimmer switch.
How to Install Ceiling Fans and Wiring
Step-by-step pictures – Easy wiring diagrams and installation guide – Light and fan switch variations.
- Ceiling Fan Wiring Connections
- Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagrams
- Ceiling Fan Installation
- Light Switch Wiring
- Wiring Diagrams
How to Install Ceiling Fans
Take the mystery out of ceiling fan wiring. Ceiling Fans are a great way to lower your energy bill and brighten up one of your favorite rooms.
This link is helpful as a Student
Electrical Code Articles
The following may also be helpful for you:
Learn more about Home Electrical Wiring
|
||||||||
Be Careful and Be Safe - Never Work on Energized Circuits!
Consult your Local Building Department about Permits and Inspections for all Electric Wiring Projects.
The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!The Plug-In Outlet TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring. It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect Very handy and easy to use.
Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!The Wire Stripper and Wire CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
||
| More articles about Ceiling Fans, Wiring Configurations and Home Electrical Wiring: | |
| « Previous | Next » |
| Electrical Voltage 5.5 Readings on a Circuit | Installing An Electric Wall Heater |
I have a new home. The ceiling fan box has white, black, Red, & green wires.
The switch is a single pole switch that has the red & black wires connected to each terminal of the switch, and the white wire is spliced off in the two gang box, and the green wire is grounded.
I have tested the ceiling wires to find each wire to be hot simultaneously with the switch in either location. The black switch leg tests at 120 volts, the wire tests out 45 at volts. The switch tests out as being OK with the ohms reading.
I feel this is reacting as if there is an open switch buried in the wall, or am I totally incorrect.
The goal here was to install a Casablanca ceiling fan without a light operating on a mfg. matched speed control.
Can you shed some light?
Hi Gary,
The 45 volt reading is most likely due to a feedback which is typically caused by incorrect wiring connections. Please follow the resources in the article above to which will provide the switch wiring diagrams which will assist you.
I hope this helps,
Dave