wiring for ceiling fan/light 3-way switch with separate switch for fan AND a remote control?
December 4th, 2009 | 
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have a Hunter fan/light with remote control. Room is wired with 3 switches. On one wall, there are two switches - presumably one for light/one for fan. Other wall has one switch. Inside ceiling box are many connections - there are three black wires that come out of the box (one is black/white striped). The fan has only a black, white and ground coming from the remote unit.
No matter what I do, the wall switches will not turn on the light or the light will come on when the power is turned on but then short when a switch is flicked. The fan and light both work using the remote…
using a voltmeter isolate all wires in j-box @ceiling identify incoming hot,identify feed to switches,you may need to use the ohm meter to identify switch legs ,once you identify each conductor,mark it you should be able to properly terminate the wires with this knowledge,you seem competent enough just be careful and be sure to turn off breaker before breaking the joints you can turn it back on to check for incoming power.use wire nuts to cap wires so you dont accidently contact and cause a short while you identify circuits.
Hunter Fan 22283 Hunter Ceiling Fan 52in Antique Pewter Finish w/Cherry/Dark Walnut Blades
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Even though you gave an excellent explanation of the problem it is still too difficult to give you a proper answer without seeing the situation. If you have the money it is best for you to hire a pro. If not, then do you have a friend who knows a lot about wiring. The short you speak of is troubling and could be dangerous. You need to fix the problem soon. So get a pro or a qualified friend.
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using a voltmeter isolate all wires in j-box @ceiling identify incoming hot,identify feed to switches,you may need to use the ohm meter to identify switch legs ,once you identify each conductor,mark it you should be able to properly terminate the wires with this knowledge,you seem competent enough just be careful and be sure to turn off breaker before breaking the joints you can turn it back on to check for incoming power.use wire nuts to cap wires so you dont accidently contact and cause a short while you identify circuits.
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