RBM wrote:
"IGot2P" wrote in message
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RBM wrote:
"IGot2P" wrote in message
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We currently have only a light (no fan) hanging from the second story
ceiling over the center landing of the stairs between the two floors and
want to add a ceiling fan. The light is controlled by switches both on
the first floor and the second floor.

Although I have installed several ceiling fans, I have never installed
one that had a remote nor have I ever even bothered to look at how the
ones with remotes work.

This is a relatively new home built to look like an older Victorian Home
so the wiring is all up to date but it is nearly impossible to get into
the attic thus I would prefer not to have to change any wiring.

Now finally, my question(s): how exactly do the remotes work? Can the
hot wire(s) just continue to be like it is to the light and it actually
goes to both the light and fan and then the remote controls the fan (in
short, do I need to change any wiring). I would still like to control
the fan light with the current switches and the only the fan with the
remote, I this possible?

If anyone has a clue as to what I mean, please advise.

Cheers,

Don
First, make sure the box holding the existing fixture is a fan support
box. It probably is, as heavy fixtures are usually hung in center halls
with high ceilings. You cannot control the fan-light from both a remote
and set of 3 way wall switches, as the power must be on for the remote to
work. You can use fans made by Casablanca, with one of their systems like
"intellitouch" controls, which replace the existing wall switches and
allow you to control the fan and light from multiple locations.
RPM,

Are you saying that with the "intellitouch" system I could control both
without any additional wiring? I realize that one of the switches would
have to be in the "ON" position so that I would have a hot wire to the
unit but are saying that even with the a hot wire going to the unit I
could control both the fan and light independently and the light would not
be on all the time?

I want the fan for two reasons, first I want it to move warm air to the
lower story (it is an open stairway), and secondly I simply want it for
decor. In short, the decision to place a fan and light there has been made
if I can control it as I want.

Don


Casablanca has an in wall control, that replaces the existing wall switch.
They also make one for 3 way setups. These switches are line carriers
similar to X-10 or Leviton DEC controls. Each switch has a control for fan
speeds and light on-off-dim, as well as the ability to reverse the fan, and
you can do anything from any switch location. You can check out their stuff
at http://www.casablancafanco.com/


Okay, I read everything that I could find about the controllers
(actually, they are pretty neat) at www.casablancafanco.com but I still
need to know if I have to add any wiring? A basic "yes or no" would be
great. :-)

Don