"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.