Switched lines and neutral connect to a 3 wire cable that travels to the light fan outlet box in the ceiling the fan control switch usually connects to the black wire and the light kit switch to the red wire of the 3 way cable in this diagram the black wire of the ceiling fan is for the fan and the blue wire.
Ceiling fan wiring diagram with light switch.
To wire a 3 way switch circuit that controls both the fan and the light use this diagram.
Whether you are looking to wire a ceiling fan with lights to one power switch or add a fan in a room without a switch source this guide will teach you how to wire a ceiling fan using four common scenarios and the best wiring methods.
Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.
Assortment of wiring diagram 3 way switch ceiling fan and light.
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.
From there two wires run to the ceiling fan.
The common on the second 3 way switch is connected to the hot wires on the fan light.
Ceiling fan wiring diagram with single switch.
A wiring diagram is a streamlined conventional photographic depiction of an electrical circuit.
This wiring method is used when the power source is from the switch and one wants to control the fan and light from that single switch.
The wiring instructions for your new hunter fan differ slightly based on the type of wall switch and your fan s control system pull chain remote control etc.
It shows the elements of the circuit as streamlined forms and also the power and also signal connections in between the devices.
The hot source is connected directly to the bottom terminal on the switch.