Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] Re: Fanlight Chain pull

24 February 2016

Re: [DIY] Re: Fanlight Chain pull

Yes, the fan motor works fine. This is why I am wondering if this switch will work.

Does anybody know if you need a specific switch for the light? Or are these interchangeable?

Much thanks.

On Feb 24, 2016, at 09:42 AM, "David Cox dcwired@att.net [DoIt_Yourself]" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I believe we are looking for the light switch, not the fan motor switch. However, that switch may work for the light. Also, Jan, you can tie all light wires other than the white together to 1 black from a 2 wire switch. Is the fan motor still working? If so, it proves this switch is indeed the light switch, not the fan switch.

On 2/24/2016 8:24 AM, Aki 01dyna@gmail.com [DoIt_Yourself] wrote:

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mainstays-3-Speed-4-Wire-Ceiling-Fan-Switch-/321707202434?hash=item4ae73e5782:g:-EwAAOxyx0JTfW7K

-aki

On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 8:50 AM, Frank Ruggiero frankruggiero@me.com [DoIt_Yourself] <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

It is actually the chain switch. My son ripped out the chain. It must have broke inside the switch. I opened up the light fixture, and realized that the chain switch had a black, blue, white and yellow feed.

I just can't find any switch with 4 wires.

Now, I am wondering if I can open the switch and re-attach the chain. That may be a possibility.

Perhaps I can replace the light, if all else fails. Thats an idea.

On Feb 24, 2016, at 08:44 AM, "John jbuf@ix.netcom.com [DoIt_Yourself]" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

If its just the light then replace it. Thinking back on the 100 or ive installed. There's only a black and white supply wire to thelight and maybe 4 screws holding it together. Take it off and find one to your liking. Lowes. Homedepot Or eBay.

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-------- Original message --------
From: "Frank Ruggiero frankruggiero@me.com [DoIt_Yourself]"
Date:24/02/2016 7:55 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Re: Fanlight Chain pull

That's a good idea. We have a store like that. I'll go over the weekend and see if it yields any luck.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 23, 2016, at 10:36 AM, "DJ ddj0195@yahoo.com [DoIt_Yourself]" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Frank,

Have you looked in your local area for a store that sells mostly ceiling fans and lights? Often this type of store will do repairs and offer the option to special order repair parts for DIY.

Deborah