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The Red Wire and the Blue Wire

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How to Connect the Red Wire and the Blue Wire for a Ceiling Fan – Installing an Outdoor Ceiling Fan Wiring an the Electrical Wiring Connections can be a little tricky especially when it comes to the red wire and the blue wire.

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[ad#block] Electrical Question: My outdoor ceiling fan has 3 wires, but box in ceiling also has red wire. What do I do with the red wire? I have whites connected, blacks connected and greens. I do not need the fan’s blue wire for light kit.

This electrical wiring question came from: Beverly, from Melbourne, Florida

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Beverly

How to Connect the Red Wire and the Blue Wire for a Ceiling Fan

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
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.
Precaution: Identify the ceiling fan circuit, turn it OFF and  Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

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