Bypass Ceiling Fan Pull Switch
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07-19-15, 11:02 AM
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Bypass Ceiling Fan Pull Switch
I have an old "KDK Tennessee Fan Co" ceiling fan that I can't find a replacement pull switch for. Does anything know how to wire the motor to just bypass the pull switch and have the fan stay on HIGH?
Or where to find the correct switch?
Attached are some pics of what I'm working with.
Or where to find the correct switch?
Attached are some pics of what I'm working with.
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07-19-15, 11:28 AM
Welcome to the forums! Most any generic fan control switch will work. Remember if you try to bypass it, you will only have one speed, and that will be WAO. If you are still interested in bypassing the switch let us know. We have to advise the alternative when it will affect the outcome.
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07-19-15, 11:52 AM
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There are 5 terminals on the old switch, of which 4 are utilized. I can't find a 5 or 4 terminal switch. All I can find are the simple 3 wire switches. Apparently those also come in versions for 1 or 2 capacitor fans. This fan looks to have 3?
Also, what does WAO mean?
Also, what does WAO mean?
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07-19-15, 01:35 PM
This is a 4 wire, 3 speed fan switch from big orange.Westinghouse Replacement 3-Speed Ceiling Fan Switch-7702100 - The Home Depot
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That one says for single capacitor fans. Doesn't that matter?
In any case, how would I go about wiring the fan to just be on high speed all the time? This thing is in my garage, so I only need one speed.
Is it as simple as just using a wire nut to connect the Black (L) and white(1) wire from the old switch?
In any case, how would I go about wiring the fan to just be on high speed all the time? This thing is in my garage, so I only need one speed.
Is it as simple as just using a wire nut to connect the Black (L) and white(1) wire from the old switch?
Last edited by Clint Castells; 07-19-15 at 02:39 PM.
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07-20-15, 12:23 PM
Not absolutely sure, but tying the two blacks together and the blue may give you the high speed only. The white wires on the switch are for intermediate speeds. Again, I am not familiar with fans with more than one cap.
