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Ceiling fan wiring diagram two switches.
How can i wire a 3 way switch to a ceiling fan with power to the light and separate switch to fan.
From the switches 3 wire cable runs to the ceiling outlet box.
Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.
The fan control switch usually connects to the black wire and the light kit switch to the red wire of the 3 way cable.
This wiring diagram illustrates the connections for a ceiling fan and light with two switches a speed controller for the fan and a dimmer for the lights.
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Whether you are looking to wire a ceiling fan with lights to one power switch or add a fan in a room without a switch source this guide will teach you how to wire a ceiling fan using four common scenarios and the best wiring methods.
Tim the power must be separated at the power source before the switches then one switch will be wired for each separate function.
The source is at the switches and the input of each is spliced to the black source wire with a wire nut.