How to Wire a Double Switch (with Pictures) A double-switch allows you to operate two lights or appliances from the same location. Double switches, sometimes called "double pole," allow you to separately control the power being sent to multiple places from the same switch. For example, you might want to turn on a bathroom light separately from the ceiling fan.
Wiring Your Fan On a Single or Dual Wall Switch – Hunter FanConnect the three grounding wires (green, green/yellow stripe, or bare copper) coming from the ceiling fan-rated electrical box, the downrod attached to your fan, and the ceiling bracket. Connect the three white wires from the ceiling, fan, and receiver together. Connect the black wire from the ceiling to the black wire from the receiver.
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan Connect black fan wire to the black ceiling wire. Connect the blue wire to the red wire. Connect white wires together. Connect green/copper wires. In the switch box: Split the incoming hot wire into a "Y" and connect it to a terminal on each switch. Connect the black wire to the screw located in swith #1. Connect the red wire to the screw in switch #2.
Suggested Electric Fan Wiring DiagramsRECOMMENDED WIRE SIZES: 8-10 GA: FAN POWER AND GROUND. 16-18 GA: ALL OTHERS. Suggested Electric Fan Wiring Diagrams Converting a 12 Volt Switch into a Ground Switch These diagrams show the use of relays, ON/OFF sensors, ON/OFF switches and ON/OFF fan controllers. Nothing here
How to wire a double switch Combination two switches ...Learn how to install a double switch or combination two switches. Step by step .
Wiring Diagrams for a Ceiling Fan and Light Kit This wiring diagram illustrates the connections for a ceiling fan and light with two switches, a speed controller for the fan and a dimmer for the lights. The source is at the switches and the input of each is spliced to the black source wire with a wire nut. From the switches, 3-wire cable runs to the ceiling outlet box.