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Dimmer wired to 2 lights and half wall outlet
I am pretty comfortable with wiring in a DIY sense but this has me stumped. We have two ceiling fans, each with a light set. At one end of the room is a standard toggle for turning fan lights off/on....
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Converting Ceiling Fan Box to a Double Outlet
I am trying to convert a box in the ceiling, wired for a ceiling fan into a box that holds two outlets. The box is controlled by 2 separate switches, one for light and one for fan.
I want receptacle #...
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Need help identifying unknown fixture on basement ceiling
I was just wondering if anyone knew what this fixture is. It is 3.5" in diameter and about 1.5" deep.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Can I re-use WOOD screws for mounting a ceiling fan?
I really tried to search into existing threads before creating a new one and closest I could find is this:
Should ceiling fan mounting screws thread into the box or the framing behind?
Unfortunately, ...
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Connect ceiling fan romex to switch controlled outlet or directly to switch?
I’m installing a ceiling fan in the living room. I want to control the ceiling fan light and fan on separate switches—the ceiling fan is capable. However, the wiring in the switch box made me pause. ...
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Installing a new ceiling fan without existing wiring
I recently tried installing a remote controlled ceiling fan in a bedroom and planned on having it tied into the current switch. This switch only controls an outlet on the other side of the room and ...
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Switch Loop Setup
Owner of home tried to setup new ceiling fan did not work. Asked me to come over and fix it.
How I think it is setup:
Switch has hot wire and hot black wire. They go to light fixture. From light ...
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Can I fix ceiling fan in this existing outlet?
I had a chandler light in dining area (first floor - no attic access) where I want put a ceiling fan. I am not sure the existing outlet box can hold the weight of the new ceiling fan. Here is the ...
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Switch Loop / End Line Switch - Adding a Ceiling Fan
Adding a ceiling fan in a room where nothing existed before. I have a single pole switch on the wall that controls an outlet. When I opened the switch, it looked like it was an end-line or switch ...
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Removing Ceiling Fan with two switches - with a light fixture. Can I make one switch an outlet?
Technically I don’t need any switches since I’m using smart bulbs, but is there a way I can make one of the switches an outlet? The ceiling fan wires are Ground, Red, White and Black.
I’ll have to ...
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What is causing the outlets and ceilings fans in my home to burn out
I've got 4 ceiling fans not working, one of them crackled and flickered for a while then all of a sudden no power in back bedroom and small bathroom. No power to lights, ceiling fans and inside wall ...
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How to wire a ceiling fan to a switch that controls outlet
Switch has only 3 wires. 1 black, 1 white, 1 neutral. They are coming from outlet. No other incoming power source. Outlet has a source to the bottom half. Top half is controlled by the switch. ...
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I am replacing a ceiling fan in a bedroom and the wiring in the receptacle is confusing me
I am replacing an old ceiling fan and combination switch in a bedroom in my house. I am trying to connect a new switch that controls both functions (fan and light) separately, as well as a dimming ...
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Wiring in switch which turns on half outlet with no neutral
I have a weird situation with the wiring in a switch box. I am adding a ceiling fan to the room and would like to replace the existing switch which powers an outlet with a double switch. One that ...
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need wiring diagram for a bedroom
Wiring Diagram for bedroom needed. I will have one ceiling fan with light controlled by a three way switch then from the ceiling fan unit need power for two independent switches to control led light ...
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