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    Nov 1, 2008, 10:15 AM
    Ceiling fan remote
    :)I have read some of the posts on this forum and have installed several fans with remotes that could not be controlled by a manual speed control primarily becauses of the reverse switching problem. I have two questions. Can I still switch the lights separate by just bypassing the remote with the switch leg for the light kit? And, can I install the remote receiver for the fan, start the fan on high moving forward, disconnect power, take the batteries out of the remote and install a mannual speed control?

    Also does anyone no why they are trying to push this remote only business? I have a friend that can't find a nice fan and light combo that doesn't have a remote, or one with a remote that has a manual reverse switch.
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    Nov 2, 2008, 02:12 PM
    My remote control for my hampton ceiling no longer works and I need to replace it. Where can I go to get another remote?
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    Nov 3, 2008, 05:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by deatonco View Post
    Can I still switch the lights seperate by just bypassing the remote with the switch leg for the light kit?
    Yes.


    Quote Originally Posted by deatonco View Post
    And, can I install the remote receiver for the fan, start the fan on high moving forward, disconnect power, take the batteries out of the remote and install a mannual speed control?
    No. The manual control will mess with the receiver, which will still be wired into the circuit.


    Quote Originally Posted by deatonco View Post
    Also does anyone no why they are trying to push this remote only business? I have a friend that can't find a nice fan and light combo that doesn't have a remote, or one with a remote that has a manual reverse switch.
    Because they suck.

    Remotes are a gimmick that sounds good when you're shopping. Who doesn't like convenience.

    http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/c...placements.php
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    Nov 3, 2008, 05:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by oster View Post
    My remote control for my hampton ceiling no longer works and i need to replace it. Where can I go to get another remote?
    Contact Hampton Bay directly, their number is in our sticky.
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