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    doeroftheword Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 9, 2012, 08:40 AM
    Wire fan motor to switch
    Whole house attic fan motor has three speeds L/M/H but my wall switch only has low /off/high...
    So to wire the fan to the switch what do I do with the speed wires?
    Put all three on hot?
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    Jun 9, 2012, 09:05 AM
    You need to get a 3 speed switch, probably a heavy duty rotary, do not use a regular dimmer switch, or only hook up 2 speeds.
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