The common on the second 3 way switch is connected to the hot wires on the fan light.
Fan and light switch wiring diagram.
As with all 3 way circuits the common on one switch is connected to the hot source wire from the circuit.
3 way fan switch wiring diagram.
Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.
Line voltage enters the switch outlet box and the line wire connects to each switch.
The hot source is connected directly to the bottom terminal on the switch.
Light switch wiring diagrams for bedroom trusted wiring diagram ceiling fan 3 way switch wiring diagram.
A friend and i added a closet to my small bedroom upstairs.
Switched lines and neutral connect to a 3 wire cable that travels to the light fan outlet box in the ceiling the fan control switch usually connects to the black wire and the light kit switch to the red wire of the 3 way cable in this diagram the black wire of the ceiling fan is for the fan and the blue wire.
Feb 9 2014 maybe this is way over my expertise and i need to call in a electrician.
This wiring method is used when the power source is from the switch and one wants to control the fan and light from that single switch.
To wire a 3 way switch circuit that controls both the fan and the light use this diagram.
At the same time we added.
From there two wires run to the ceiling fan.
There was a receptacle in the closet and we added a run to it to move the outlet to the outside wall of the closet.
Whether you are looking to wire a ceiling fan with lights to one power switch or add a fan in a room without a switch source this guide will teach you how to wire a ceiling fan using four common scenarios and the best wiring methods.