If the existing wiring is such that the power comes in to the ceiling box first, and then uses as switch-leg drop arrangement, you can control (for example) the light from the wall switch, and have the fan wired directly to power so as to use the pull-chain switch to control the fan. If the existing wiring has only 1 switch for control, and the power comes to the switch first, then you can only control power to the ceiling fan assembly via the switch, and you have to control the fan and the light with the pull-chain switches when the wall switch is on. If the existing wiring has no provisions for switching, and changing or adding to the existing wiring is difficult or impossible, and it only has power present at the ceiling outlet box, then the pull-chain switches that are a part of the ceiling fan assembly will have to be used for control of the fan and the light.
With the power coming in to this circuit at the first ceiling fan outlet box, here is how to run the cables for this circuit. Check with your local electrical and building inspector, as well as the manufacturers recommendations. Make sure you mount the ceiling outlet boxes firmly, and with extra support so as to handle the additional weight of the fan. In roughing in wiring for a ceiling box that has a potential to have a ceiling fan installed either now, or in the future, it prudent to wire the circuit for separate control of the fan and the light kit on individual switches. Thanks for your help.Īnswer: In the question above, I am assuming that this is a new installation, and as I understand the question, the power now comes in to the first ceiling box intended for mounting the ceiling fan. Question: I would like to wire two ceiling fans - the power comes into the box first - I would also like to have two separate switches for lights and fans. Wiring may differ somewhat if a switch or fixture was added at a later date.Ĭlick on picture for larger view.Here is a quesion from a site visitor asking how to wire a ceiling fan and light kit with separate control switches for the fan and the light. These drawings are based on the wiring methods that an electrician would use in new construction. Assistance: taking down an old ceiling fan and installing a ceiling light fixture is. The wall switch can be an ON/OFF switch, a variable speed control or dimmer. It comes with an 11 watts LED light and 2 watts LED night light. The following diagram highlight the most common.įor the purpose of the diagrams we assume that if there is only one wall switch it powers the light and the fan is controlled by a switch on the fixture (the reverse is possible by changing the wire in the fixture identified as fan to light and the wire identified as light to fan. The wires that exit the ceiling fan/light fixture must then be connected to the wires found in the electrical box.
If wall switches are used to control the fan and/or light the switches on the fixture should be turned to the ON position. NOTE 1: Pull chain, slider or other styles of switches, for the fan and/or light, that are mounted within the fixture can be ignored. The second part of this section deals with the wiring of ceiling fans with lights, as shown in Figure 1. Wiring A Ceiling Fan With & Without A Light - Part 2 Part 1