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08-03-03, 11:41 AM

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I am currently adding a ceiling fan to a room with a two-line switch. There is just two wires going to the switch box. Within the box for the fan, however there are four lines (eight wires plus ground) that enter (two being the switch). I have power to all of the other lines within the fan box (which are outlets), however no power to the switch. I believe that if I had the wrong line, it would kick the breaker (white/black combo), however maybe I am wrong in this thought. Does anyone have any thoughts as to why I cannot seem to get the switch to work? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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08-03-03, 03:21 PM

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The question is alittle vague to answer. What are you trying to do

Install a switch

Install a fan

Install both

Is this a new installation or was there already something there that you are replacing. answer these questions and you will be on your way to getting the job done.

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08-03-03, 03:34 PM

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I am replacing a light with a ceiling fan. The wires that are coming into the box where the ceiling fan is to be installed include wires for the switch on the wall. The ceiling fan is not currently up, since I cannot seem to get any power to the switch. I am looking to see if anyone can help regarding how I can get power in the box to the switch. I have been trying everything to almost no avail. Sorry for the confusion.

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08-03-03, 03:44 PM

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Was this switch always there and did it work before or did you add it for the fan? There should have been only two wires(not counting any bare wires for grounding) on the old fixture that you removed if you took apart any more than this that may be the problem

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ackcpa on Aug 03, 2003

I am currently adding a ceiling fan to a bedroom that has a swithc. The switch is just two lines in and then to the box in the ceiling. Additionally, included within the box in the ceiling are three other lines that enter, for a total of eight wires plus ground. All of the lines are either black or white. There are no three-way switches. I have power in all of the lines, with the exception of the switch line. Does anyone have any thoughts, as to why I do not have power to the switch? I belive that I have the lines correct (all of the white wires together, and all of the black lines together), or I would be popping the breaker. I do not have power at the switch, and the line is dead when the switch is off or in the on position. Additionally, I have tested the lines without a switch in place, and I still do not have any "juice" to the line. Any advice that anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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MacDuffMan on Aug 02, 2003

I got ****y after successfully replacing 3 light fixtures. Removed the ceiling fan no problem but did not pay attention to how wires were attached. The ceiling fan had 2 light switches and was controlled by a wall switch. The ceiling box has 4 wires -- red, black, white, and bare copper Talked to a friend who told me to connect black-to-black, white-to-white, and ground to ground. Did that and light turns on but will not turn off. the switch had a red wire on bottom, black wire on top, and ground. White was not connected to switch. Can I do this or should I call an electrician?