saphotoexpress Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I've got 2 normal wall switches currently installed, one for the ceiling fan light and the other for the ceiling fan. They are wired together(in series or daisy chained?), and then there is an additional wire that I'm guessing goes to the fan. I thought I could just use a Switchlinc switch for the light and another Switchlinc Dimmer for the fan. I would be fine with using 2 Switchlincs, I don't need to use the dimmer(don't need fan speed control). I just want to turn the lights and the fan on using 2 different switches. Can I use what I have or do I need a special switch? Do I have to use a Fanlinc or something similar if I don't need speed control? If I can use 2 Switchlincs, does anyone have wiring instructions? Link to comment
simplextech Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, saphotoexpress said: I've got 2 normal wall switches currently installed, one for the ceiling fan light and the other for the ceiling fan. They are wired together(in series or daisy chained?), and then there is an additional wire that I'm guessing goes to the fan. I thought I could just use a Switchlinc switch for the light and another Switchlinc Dimmer for the fan. I would be fine with using 2 Switchlincs, I don't need to use the dimmer(don't need fan speed control). I just want to turn the lights and the fan on using 2 different switches. Can I use what I have or do I need a special switch? Do I have to use a Fanlinc or something similar if I don't need speed control? If I can use 2 Switchlincs, does anyone have wiring instructions? Using a dimmer on a Fan is going to quickly ruin the dimmer or the fan motor. Dimmer's are not designed for this. You may be able to get away with a Switch just to turn the fan on/off but again the Switch is not designed for this. If you want to do it "right" use a FanLinc and a KPL to control the FanLinc. If you want to do it cheap then I have several FanLinc's and KPL's available for sale Link to comment
mwester Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Perhaps you can clarify the wires to the fan -- sounds like three wires going to the fan from your switches, right? And what colors are those wires? Link to comment
lilyoyo1 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Does your fan have a remote to it Link to comment
tazman Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 They make a module that mounts in the fan that controls the fan and the light https://www.smarthome.com/fanlinc-insteon-2475f-ceiling-fan-and-light-controller-fixture-module-dual-band.html Then you can use whatever you want to control it which I like the 6 button keypad dimmers that you can use the dimmer for the light then setup the smaller buttons for the different speeds of the fan https://www.smarthome.com/insteon-2334-232-keypad-dimmer-switch-dual-band-6-button-white.html Link to comment
Goose66 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 You can use one of the dimmer switches for the light, but probably best to get an On/Off switch for the fan, or get a FanLinc and link with the two switches for control of the light and fan. Link to comment
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