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cableu2
Feb 9, 2012, 07:58 AM
I have a fireplace that has 2 speed fans that circulate air around the outside of the fireplace. I want to relocate the switch on one because you have to crawl under furniture to turn it on (the switch in on the fan). 3 wires (green blue and black) go to the switch. I'm going to a 2 switch standard wall switch. I'm not concerned about having 2 speeds - hi is all I use. Do I need to connect just the blue & black to get this or do I need to connect blue and green together and black on the other side?

donf
Feb 9, 2012, 08:40 AM
If the fan and switch are part of the fireplace, tampering with the desgin will violate the UL listing of the unit.

If there is a future problem with the fireplace and a houes fire results, you could end up with a voided home owner's insurance policy.