Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    walterbf's Avatar
    walterbf Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    May 14, 2009, 07:31 PM
    Replacing the zing ear switch in a ceiling fan
    I have found the correct zing ear switch to replace the existing one , in which the chain broke off. I was able to remove the 4 wires from the old switch by placing a small flat head screwdriver in each slot and pulling each wire.
    How do I insert the 4 wires into the new switch?
    Do I need to take the switch apart?
    I hesitate to simply push the wires into the slots on the new switch, in fear that this is not correct. If I have to pull the wires back out of the switch, I could damage somehting inside the new switch as I try to get them out.
    Thanks.
    hkstroud's Avatar
    hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899
    Home Improvement & Construction Expert
    		  
    #2

    May 14, 2009, 08:14 PM

    Just push the wire in the slot. If stranded wiring was used you might want to twist the wires together and put a drop of solder on the tip to make it stiff. Not much solder, just a little.
    ceilingfanrepair's Avatar
    ceilingfanrepair Posts: 5,733, Reputation: 109
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    May 18, 2009, 08:34 PM

    You just push them in. The ends should already be tinned (have solder on them) as they came out of the old switch.

    Ceiling fan pull chain replacement and repair - Ceiling Fans N More
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Ceiling fan replacement switch, zing ear a05 possible candidate [ 3 Answers ]

As most on here, one of my ceiling fan's speed control switch exploded, linking to the inevitable run to Lowe's only to find out that the standard switch is a no go. Which in turn lead me here, I have tested the wires to see what combinations got me where and here are my results (mind you, w/ the...

Westinghouse for Zing Ear switch? [ 2 Answers ]

Help... :eek: My pull chain broke inside the Zing Ear (ZE-268S6) switch. It controls a Hampton Bay (Home Depot) ceiling fan. I went to HD yesterday and they had a 4 wire unit that is a Westinghouse product (model #77021). Where can I find out if this will replace the Zing Ear? I've looked...

Replacing ceiling switch with ceiling dimmer [ 4 Answers ]

Hi community! I'm quite OK when it comes to home electricals replacing sockets etc etc but this is an odd one. I have a bathroom ceiling switch with 2 wires coming to it (N & L). The ceiling dimmer switch seems to have 4 terminals; N & L Load and N & Live In. I'm foxed as to which way to wire...

Replacing ceiling fan on/off light switch [ 1 Answers ]

The centre pull chain switch that turns the lights off and on stopped working. Cannot turn the lights on now. Is it possible to buy a new switch. If so how do I install it.

Replacing Ceiling Fan Switch [ 1 Answers ]

I need to replace a switch in a Ceiling Fan. I know that black is power, there are 3 other wires for speeds, Which goes where? It is numbered 1-2-3. Thank you

View more questions Search