Do light+fan combos use the same wires as ceiling light only units?
#1
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Do light+fan combos use the same wires as ceiling light only units?
I would like to replace some ceiling lights with light+fan combos - the type with the strings to turn on fan and light.
Do the fan combo lights require anything beyond a normal light fixture in terms of wiring or other considerations, or will I be able to simple swap using the same wiring?
Do the fan combo lights require anything beyond a normal light fixture in terms of wiring or other considerations, or will I be able to simple swap using the same wiring?
#2
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You will need fan rated boxes in the ceiling to support the extra weight and movement of a fan. Most fans can use the same wiring as a light so no difficulty there.
#5
Most newer fans will have an electronic module and remote that will allow just one 120v set of power lines to run the fan and lights separately.