Ceiling Fan Dimmer Connection
How to wire a ceiling fan with a dimmer switch 1.
Ceiling fan dimmer connection. November 12 2020 10 05 am subscribe we have a relatively new 3 years old ceiling fan wired on three strand such that there is a separate switch for the fan portion and the light portion. Finally connect the the live i e. Never use a standard dimmer switch or unchecked wires to hook your ceiling fan up to a dimmer. Wiring the light portion of a ceiling fan to a dimmer switch doable.
A dimmer switch for the lights will be available in several watt sizes. Electrical fires are more common than you think with 50 000 homes having one every year. Both single way switch and fan speed controller or dimmer switch is in series. It is always better to be safe than sorry especially when electricity is involved.
If you locate this switch then both ceiling fans can be wired from one switch. Connect the incoming red phase wire to the spst single pole single through switch and further to the fan speed regulator switch i e. Turn off the power for the room with the ceiling fan at the breaker box. 1 400 people are injured and 500 die from electrical fires each year so make sure everything is correct and safe before attempting this diy project.
Eric the concern here is that you will need a speed control switch that will be rated for both ceiling fan motors. Red wire from the fan to the dimmer switch.