I'm trying to figure out the best way to run power for a ceiling fan. There is currently no lights or any power sources on the ceiling in the room I'd like to add the fan. I looked in the attic and could not find a junction box. Could I run a cable down the wall and tie it in with a wall receptacle by splicing the wires?
2007-11-20 11:47:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes. Just be sure not to exceed the current for the circuit.
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2007-11-20 11:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Over here (UK), we would have to 'fuse down' the feed to the fan, assuming the wall receptacle is fused at 15 or 20Amps (Don't now what you have over there), the fan would very likely be a less amperage, and the cable to the fan must be able to carry the load. Over here, you can come off a power outlet to the fan, either by (as someone suggested) plugging into the front, or by fitting a fused switch next to the power outlet, fused at the correct amount for the fan.
But this might not apply to how you do it. I'd be interested to look at your wiring systems.
2007-11-22 03:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by gandy8158 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you located in the USA? I am puzzled by one thing and that is the red wire. Usually ceiling fans have a black wire for the fan and a blue wire for the light fixture. But if you are in the US, this sounds correct and it should work just fine. Normally a 12-3 or a 14-3 wire would be used but there is not problem with what you have done. Edit: You are correct, you simply have an extra white wire. No problem at all.
2016-05-24 09:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by madeleine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere in the National Electrical Code does it say that you cannot put lights and receptacle outlets on the same circuit! That is a common practice in some parts if the country but is not a requirement. If the circuit is not overloaded you can tie into the receptacle outlet on the wall.
2007-11-20 13:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by sparky8786 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can pick up alternate power from an outlet, although it is not preferred. You do not want to tie a lighting circuit with an outlet circuit especially if its wired 15 amp. You should make all attempts to tie into an existing lighting circuit or run a new feed. Finding a local professional electrician would be your best solution.
2007-11-20 12:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't have to splice the wires, put a plug on the end of the fan wire and just plug it in, I have done this many times. Get a decorative chain to twist the wire through for aesthetics
2007-11-20 11:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by deejayspop 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can--BUT,is the wire big enough to carry the
extra load--is the breaker(fuse) high enough amp
to carry the extra load,IS the voltage rite for fan?
You have a number of things that need checking out
before you start......most suppliers ie Walmart,Home
Depot Etc. have people who advise do it yourselfers
talk to one of them
2007-11-20 12:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by klatuu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there's no need to pigtail. Your outlet should have extra terminals for this purpose.
Use a minimum of 14g wire.
2007-11-20 11:52:42 · answer #8 · answered by Kurtis G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can,but be sure you understand a little about housewiring before you make the attempt. More people have been hurt by 110 volts AC than any other.
2007-11-20 12:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depending on what else is on that same circuit.
Make sure you identify the fuse or breaker & kill it first.
2007-11-20 11:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋