 |
Ceiling Fan Wiring - The Blue WireWhat to do with the Blue Wire of the Ceiling FanI have a ceiling fan with 4wires a green blue white black. I only need the black white and green so can I just put a wire nut on the blue wire? Or is it a functional wire? Dave's Reply: The blue wire is for the light fixture of a standard ceiling fan. If your ceiling fan does not have a light kit installed or you do not plan to add a light kit, then yes, you could just cap off the end of the blue wire with a small blue or orange wire nut. Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote ControlHooking Up a Ceiling Fan Remote ControlI am hooking up a ceiling fan with a remote control and I have a white, black and red wire coming from the ceiling. I only need to use the black and the white. What should i do with the red wire? Thanks, Steve. Dave's Reply: Steve, in this case just cap off the red wire with a wire nut and connect to the black and white wire for your power source to the remote control module. Ceiling Fan Remote Controls and Other SwitchesOptions for Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote ControlI have a ceiling fan with a remote control. Do you have to have a wall switch to control it, or can you control it only with the remote? What have you experienced? Dave's Reply: Bryan, I have wired various ceiling fan remote configurations. Remotes can be wired with any control combination, just be aware that the more controls, the greater the possibility of confusion. When a typical wall switch is used, it serves as the master power source, so the remote will not have the power to function if the wall switch is off. The same applies to the position of pull chain switches on the ceiling fan, which can limit the level of light and motor speed. |
Ceiling Fan Installation - Series 1 Part 2
 |
Summary: See the ceiling fan wiring and installation in home wiring - part 2 where
the approved ceiling fan box is installed and the wires are connected. |
Complete Ceiling Fan Installation with Photos |
|
Continuing with this ceiling fan installation |
|
Mounting the Ceiling Fan Box to the Cross Support and Installing the Cable |
|
 |
 |
| The Attic wiring is secured to the cross piece. | The Cable and block are ready for ceiling fan box. |
 |
 |
| Ceiling fan cable is protected using an insulated bushing. | Ceiling fan box is mounted to the cross support wood block. |
 |
 |
| Ceiling fan ground wire is bonded to the box. | The ceiling fan cradle assembly is mounted. |
With the box mounted in place I am ready for the ceiling fan cradle bracket. After stripping the romex and cutting away the outside sheath cover, I feed the wires through the center opening of the bracket. When using a remote control module the wires can be brought down on the side of the bracket to allow space for the module to slide into place above the ceiling fan stem. See more about: Romex and Wire Connectors Electrical Boxes |
|
 |
 |
| Ceiling fan wires are ready to be connected. | Ceiling Fan assembly is in place and connected. |
 |
 |
| Ceiling fan canopy is placed over the box. | Ceiling fan blades are mounted. |
| Installing the ceiling fan motor assembly requires paying attention to what needs to be placed on the stem of the assembly and in what order. For example the canopy which covers the ceiling fan box and cradle bracket needs to slide over the stem before this assembly goes in place,.Otherwise once you discover this vital piece is missing everything needs to be undone and the assembly taken down and the canopy put in place. | Also be aware that some ceiling fans come with a plastic ring which slides up around the canopy to fit tight against the ceiling to hide the canopy mounting screws. Another part that is easy to miss on some ceiling fans is a small cap that covers the top of the motor where the stem attaches. This is usually included with fans that have a longer stem. |
 |
 |
| A stack switch will be used to control the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light. | The stack switch mounts nicely next to an existing light switch. |
 |
The ceiling fan switch installation is completed. |
