By Dave Rongey Summary:
Remote control ceiling fans can be extremely useful, especially when it comes to controlling the lighting separately from the fan speed, even when your electrical wiring did not provide separate wall switches.
How to Install Ceiling Fans with a Remote Control Unit
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Electrical Wiring Tips for Home Electrical Wiring Projects
An Easy Mistake to Make.
When using a remote control, operate the ceiling fan using the pull
chains and make sure the fan speed is on the high-speed setting and
the lights are full on. The pull chains will over ride the remote
control operations.
You could get confused if you turn the ceiling fan or light "off" using the pull chain and wonder why the wall switch does not operate the ceiling fan or light. My suggestion is to remove the longer extensions of the pull chains when using remote control units.
Remote Control Units for Ceiling Fans
Typical Remote Unit The standard remote package comes with a module which is installed
into the fan cradle assembly and the hand remote. Some units come
with a saddle that can be attached to the wall making it easy for
you to find and operate.
A remote control for your ceiling fan can take the place of the
wall switch and most of the remote controls will allow you to select
three speeds for the fan operation and three levels of light.
More features available Extended features are available with some of the newer remote units
including programmable temperature control and time controls. As far
as I know they still won't get the coffee pot brewing, but I'll show
you how to automate that process on another page.
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Wiring Ceiling Fans
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate. Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, a non-aluminum ladder and Voltage Tester. Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and access to the ceiling fan. Electrical Safety:
Identify the ceiling fan circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring. Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials for ceiling fan wiring projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
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