Ceiling fan wiring
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 11
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
Ceiling fan wiring
I have been posting some questions on here and got alot of great information. Thanks. My next question is regarding a ceiling fan.
I have a circuit that has 8 outlets on it. After the 8th outlet I would like to continue on then put in a ceiling fan then the switch to turn it on. I would like for the rest of the outlets to remain hot all the time. Is this something that can be done? If so how?
I have a circuit that has 8 outlets on it. After the 8th outlet I would like to continue on then put in a ceiling fan then the switch to turn it on. I would like for the rest of the outlets to remain hot all the time. Is this something that can be done? If so how?
#2
Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Central New York State
Posts: 13,245
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
Yes, this is possible.
You continue the cable to the ceiling and then you run a switch loop to the switch. For the switch loop I recommend 14-3 or 12-3 (depending on the current wiring of the circuit), this way you can control the light and the fan separately. Even if you don;t have light there now, someone else might.
Make sure that this circuit is one you are allowed to extend (not a kitchen counter top or a bathroom circuit, for example).
I suggest that you purchase a book or two on home wiring. A decent book will explain the idea of a switch loop in detail, and will also help you understand why this won't effect the existing receptacles on your circuit.
You continue the cable to the ceiling and then you run a switch loop to the switch. For the switch loop I recommend 14-3 or 12-3 (depending on the current wiring of the circuit), this way you can control the light and the fan separately. Even if you don;t have light there now, someone else might.
Make sure that this circuit is one you are allowed to extend (not a kitchen counter top or a bathroom circuit, for example).
I suggest that you purchase a book or two on home wiring. A decent book will explain the idea of a switch loop in detail, and will also help you understand why this won't effect the existing receptacles on your circuit.