Hello Folks, This a continuation of an earlier post about running 2 seperate circuits to a ceiling fan/light.

Can I run 2 seperate 14/2 wires on different switches to the same fan. One to control the light and one to control the fan.??? If the fan and light don't have seperate wiring then how would I wire it?? The wiring is already in place,so, not feasible to run 14/3 to fixture. Thanks for your help. Eric

 

Technically you are not allowed to do this. Once you accept that the 14/3 is required, you'll probably discover it's more feasible than you think. It just involves some extra work you are trying to avoid. Bite the bullet.

 

John, I didn't like your sense of humor this time!!! Just Joshing!!! Biting as we speak. Thanks Eric

 

A private message to me has challenged my response. And I must admit that I could be wrong here. I would appreciate other thoughts. Thanks.

 

eric,
Can you provide some more information on your proposed installation? Is the power source available at the fan junction box? If not where is it?
Don

 

Hey Guys, Here's the deal!!! I'm trying to lay out the lighting for a remodeled room. I tried to use the existing electric as much as possible. I'm thinking of installing 2 cans each(4 total) 3ft x 3ft off the corners of the room. I wanted to install ceiling fan/light in center to supplement. I want the cans and center ceiling fan light to work together on one switch when you enter the room. I have another switch that I wanted to run the fan from. Same circuit, just seperate lines running to the 1 fixture. I don't have the fan yet, I'm trying to plan before I purchase it. The switches already have power and are ready to go. I'm tapping into the old electric run on one circuit(20amp). Thanks for your help!!! Eric

 

Eric,
If you can keep the grounded (neutral) conductors from the light circuit and the fan motor independent the installation is permitted. If you buy a fan that has a separate light kit you should be able to keep the white wires independent. If there is only one white wire that is common to the fan motor and the fan light, you can't do that way.
Don