The problem with a dimmer switch is that it can be easily overloaded.
Ceiling fan dimmer switch circuit.
The source is at the ceiling outlet box and 3 wire cable runs from there to the switch box.
If the switch is overloaded it could heat up and start a fire.
There was a burning smell in the air.
Dimmer switches and ceiling fans electrical question.
We first discuss the conventional big size resistive fan regulator.
Use wire caps for joints and bare conductor and pull back the wires in the box and turn on the main switch to check the light and speed of fan by rotating the.
Now the fan and lights don t work at all.
Electronic ceiling fan regulator ac light dimmer circuit.
Both are bad outcomes.
Ceiling fan dimmer switch diagram.
It can also cause problems for the ceiling fan if it is directly connected to it.
The fan is new i installed it 3 months ago.
The control provides 3 speed operation and a full range dimmer so you can select your desired level of cooling and lighting and is easy to install in a single box 3.
This wiring arrangement allows for lowering the lights with a dimmer and controlling the fan with the built in pull chain.
The red wire from the fan should be connected to the single way switch and fan speed dimmer switch while the blue should be connected to the separate single way switch for light control.
I turned my ceiling fan on it was fine for a few minutes then the lights made loud popping noises and shut off.