Wiring Switches for Two Ceiling Fans
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I would like to wire two ceiling fans, the source goes to the box first, I want to use two separate switches to operate the fans and lights separately. © By: Dave Rongey |
How to Wire Two Ceiling Fan Switches
[ad#block]Question: I would like to wire two ceiling fans The power source goes to the box first. I want to use two separate switches to operate the fans and lights separately.
Thanks for your help.
This electrical question came from: Chuck in South Dakota.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Chuck.
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Chuck, to wire the second ceiling fan separately from the first ceiling fan the power source must be obtained from before the first ceiling fan switch, or obtain a separate power source for the second ceiling fan.
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