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    davedekoker Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 27, 2012, 03:26 PM
    Wiring in a new 3-speed fan switch
    Hi,

    Just moved into a rental and someone has removed the 3-speed switch from the ceiling fan and wire-nutted wires together. Would like to install a new 3-speed switch, but don't know what color wires to put into the # 1, 2, 3 terminals. Of course the black wire goes into the L terminal.

    Please help.
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    Jul 27, 2012, 05:29 PM
    Please call the landlord to fix this. You should not be doing any electrical work in a place you do not own.
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    Jul 28, 2012, 09:24 AM
    Thanks, but I'm not looking for legal advice. I'm 67 and an accomplished handyman for all of my life and have done much electrical work. I have the owner's permission. Now, would you like to provide the answer for me, or not?
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    Jul 28, 2012, 09:59 AM
    I'm sorry, no. I don't feel comfortable giving advice under these circumstances.

    I'm sure someone else will though.
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