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    doitnow321 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 14, 2010, 06:06 PM
    Changed ceiling fan switch - NOW - no medium speed - 1 fast and 2 slow speeds
    Changed ceiling fan switch - NOW - no medium speed - 1 fast and 2 slow speeds ///
    Black wire L // grey wire #1 // brown wire #2 // purple wire #3 - what's up??
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    Jun 14, 2010, 08:21 PM

    You probably got the wrong switch. See CeilingFanParts.com Home

    One of the switch designs sends two wires to a dual capacitor. The switch selects none, one, the other or both capacitors.

    Another way which isn't common is the windings are selected. There will usually be a single capacitor in this case.

    Many options are available as per the website.
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    Jun 21, 2010, 11:33 PM

    Kiss is right you got the wrong switch. What make is the fan?

    Ceiling fan pullchain replacement and repair - Ceiling Fans N More
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