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Double pole or single pole switch 4 reversing fan

Asked Feb 18, 2008, 08:37 AM — 4 Answers
I currently have a switch for my fan and another one for my fan light.
I would like to reverse the fan movement. Would I use a double pole double throw or a single pole double throw switch?

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Feb 18, 2008, 11:08 AM


NEITHER.

Unless the fan was designed to be reversed from the wall you will NOT be able to do this.
Typically such fans include the appropriate wall switch.
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Feb 19, 2008, 04:59 AM
It may have a reversing switch, look on side or top of fan. The built in switch on fans use
A double pole double throw switch.
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Feb 19, 2008, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Stratmando
It may have a reversing switch, look on side or top of fan. The built in switch on fans use
A double pole double throw switch.
True, if it's a paddle fan?
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Feb 19, 2008, 07:47 PM
What make/model fan do you have?
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