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    Nov 16, 2009, 06:12 AM
    How do I get separate switches for my ceiling fan/light
    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
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    Nov 16, 2009, 06:37 AM
    Hi! Melnor, welcome to AMHD :)

    Quote Originally Posted by melnor1800 View Post
    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? Thanks
    You 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/electr...es-415133.html

    Edit...
    From the way you describe, you will also have to run a separate 4-wire for power.
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    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.
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    Nov 16, 2009, 02:56 PM

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    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
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    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?
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    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.
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    Nov 17, 2009, 04:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by KUXJ View Post
    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.
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    Nov 19, 2009, 03:03 PM
    Bad advice removed from one post.

    And two posts removed referring to that advice.

    Carry on.
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    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.

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