View Full Version : How do I get separate switches for my ceiling fan/light
melnor1800
Nov 16, 2009, 06:12 AM
I would like to install separate switches to my ceiling fan/light. I have power coming into the switchbox and one 14-3 going up to the fan/light. Can I do it with this setup? Thanks
KUXJ
Nov 16, 2009, 06:37 AM
Hi! Melnor, welcome to AMHD :)
I would like to install seperate switches to my ceiling fan/light. I have power coming into the switchbox and one 14-3 going up to the fan/light. Can I do it with this setup? ThanksYou will have to run 14-3, and another switch, to the new switch location, then follow the 4-wire setup. The rest is explained here:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/wiring-ceiling-fan-lights-between-3-way-switches-415133.html
Edit...
From the way you describe, you will also have to run a separate 4-wire for power.
melnor1800
Nov 16, 2009, 07:18 AM
I'm not looking to add another switchbox. I just want separate switches in the switchbox described above. Thank you though.
hkstroud
Nov 16, 2009, 02:56 PM
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melnor1800
Nov 16, 2009, 03:04 PM
hkstroud, Thanks I knew it was a simple fix, I just couldn't picture it. Thanks for the help, Mel
KUXJ
Nov 16, 2009, 07:18 PM
Neither could I.
What advantage is there to having two switches, in the same box serving the same appliance?
Is it one serves the fan only... the other the light only?
letmetellu
Nov 16, 2009, 08:46 PM
You can buy a double switch that will fit into one switch box but you will still have to run one more wire to the box the fan is connected to.
melnor1800
Nov 17, 2009, 04:08 AM
Neither could I.
What advantage is there to having two switches, in the same box serving the same appliance?
Is it one serves the fan only....the other the light only?
Yes, now I will be able to turn on either one from the wall switch. No more chains hanging down.
tkrussell
Nov 19, 2009, 03:03 PM
Bad advice removed from one post.
And two posts removed referring to that advice.
Carry on.
ceilingfanrepair
Nov 26, 2009, 09:09 PM
Some of the advice you left isn't great either, lol.
The diagram is correct.
The 14-3 currently installed, I am assuming that only 2 of the wires are being used? If so, you can simple use the third wire, add switch to the box, and wire it as per the diagram.
Ceiling Fan Wiring, Ceiling Fan Wiring Technical Help, Do it Yourself (DIY) - Ceiling Fans N More (http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-wiring.php)