How to wire a ceiling fan with a dimmer switch 1. Youll need a screwdriver wire stripper inexpensive 2 lead wire type voltage tester and needle nose pliers to install a dimmer.
How To Install A Dual Ceiling Fan Amp Light Dimmer Switch
Fan dimmer switch wiring. Eric the concern here is that you will need a speed control switch that will be rated for both ceiling fan motors. Traveler wires are interchangeable on each switch. Ceiling fan 3 way switch wiring here a ceiling fan with a light kit is controlled with two 3 way switches. David from the information you have providedthe hunter model 27182 dimmer fan control switch is wired as follows. The tools youll need to install a toggle dimmer switch are inexpensive and will come in handy for all your electrical projects. From the switches 3 wire cable runs to the ceiling outlet box.
This wiring diagram illustrates the connections for a ceiling fan and light with two switches a speed controller for the fan and a dimmer for the lights. A single wall switch controls the power to the fan and light together whereas a dual wall switch has two separate switches one for the fan and the other for the light. Follow the manufacturers instructions to hook up your dimmer fan switch at the switch box. Turn off the power for the room with the ceiling fan at the breaker box. In this wiring the source is at sw1 and 3 wire cable runs between each switch and the ceiling fan. The wiring instructions for your new hunter fan differ slightly based on the type of wall switch and your fans control system pull chain remote control etc.
In the diagram below a 2 wire nm cable supplies power from the panel to the dimmer box. This is the same arrangement as the second diagram on this page with a fan in place of the light fixture. The black line wire connects to the common terminal of the 3 way dimmer. The red wire connects to the wire for the light of the ceiling fan. The source is at the switches and the input of each is spliced to the black source wire with a wire nut. The red wire from the fan should be connected to the single way switch and fan speed dimmer switch while the blue should be connected to the separate single way switch for light control.
A 3 wire nm connects the travelers of the dimmer to the travelers of the 3 way switch. Use wire caps for joints and bare conductor and pull back the wires in the box and turn on the main switch to check the light and speed of fan by rotating the. A dimmer switch for the lights will be available in several watt sizes. The blue wire connects to the wire for the ceiling fan. If you locate this switch then both ceiling fans can be wired from one switch. The black wire is connected to the hot or power supply.
Switch off the wall switch as well.
Gallery of Fan Dimmer Switch Wiring
