How do you wire a ceiling fan with a 3 way switch?
How does a 3 speed fan switch work?
With 3-speed motor, Hot voltage connects to main winding at 3 different points. Only 1 point at a time receives power. That's what the fan switch does. When voltage is applied to each point, the main winding is energized as voltage from Black Hot wire completes circuit with White neutral wire.
How do you wire a 3 speed fan motor?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0RXl5pjvw
What do I do with the red wire when installing a ceiling fan?
A red wire up in the ceiling fan junction box usually indicates that the wiring has been installed which provides separate switch for the light and a separate switch for the fan motor. If your ceiling fan does not have a light fixture, then simply cap off the red wire and attach the fan motor to the black wire.
Can a ceiling fan have two switches?
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. ... You cannot operate a ceiling fan with a wall dimmer switch.Nov 3, 2020
How do you wire a light and fan on separate switches?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwWhBDKkjZQ
Can I connect red and black wires together ceiling fan?
Connect the red wire in the ceiling to the black wire in the light kit and the black wire in the ceiling to the black wire in the fan. Tuck the wires back into the box. Turn the power back on and test the fan.