How to Put Bath Fan and Light on Separate Switches Instead of on One Switch
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2020
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This was easiest, clearest video to watch so far about how to handle electrical for light switches, and especially these more complex double switches. Thank you for this!
My pleasure, thanks!
Finally someone who made sure the wiring video leaves no room for error. I ordered some of the things you used. 2 hours until I found this very clear video for my ceiling fan/light combo.
Glad I could help! Thanks so much!
New subscriber!! You’re the first person to actually show detailed step by step process of wiring a fan…. THANK YOU SIR!!
My pleasure, thanks! Welcome to Sparky Channel!
Sparky, you’re definitely a good teacher. Love your clear instructions and the review of what you just did. Thank you as this is exactly what I am doing this weekend.
Thanks Michael!
Awesome! Removed old and didn't take a picture of the wiring. At wits end, was about to call electrician but RUclips saves the day again! Exactly what I needed! Thanks guy!
Glad it helped!
I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED AND LEARNED FROM YOUR VIDEO DEMO. BY FINDING THIS AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCHES, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY WIRE UP MY HOMEWERKS BATH FAN WITH BLUETOOTH SPEAKER AND LED LIGHT. I HAVE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY WIRED THE SAME DUAL ROCKER SWITCH AND NOW I HAVE AN UPDATED, BEAUTIFUL BATH FAN WITH GREAT TUNES TO ENJOY. THANK YOU!!! 👍🏼😅👍🏼
That's what I am attempting to do too!! Atleast it worked out for someone else. I will be rewiring everything just like this too. Did you use the included touchscreen switch or just the double duplex switch?
Bill--Great presentation--i watched this twice and my fan/light is working in my wife Artist Studio to remove paint fume and increase, air circulation--mounted on the wall to draw from table she works on-Used a Nuvent Scones 1 for the project--Thanks dave
Very clear, detailed, and just the right pace of instruction. Thank you, sir. Keep up the good work!😄
Thanks so much!
That was extremely well done. Thank you. I’m very impressed that the modification was both professionally accomplished and simply explained. I’ll be starting this later this week, with the added modifications of (a) a Leviton motion-sensing switch for the light, and (b) a humidity detecting switch for the fan. I hope it works as planned.
Thanks and best wishes!
Thanks buddy. I just finished installing my new bath fan by following your very clear instructions step by step. You’re awesome!!!
Great to hear! Great job!
I just did this exact change in my 100 degree attic. I am remodeling my master bedroom and had to tear out the 75 year old electrical in there. I went into the attic and dug through the insulation to locate the wiring and discovered it’s all wired in a chain with hubs that have 3-4 branches each. My father in law had installed a ceiling fan in the bathroom a few years ago for us and I discovered that he tapped into the bedroom branch. All of the lights and general use outlets are on the same circuit so after turning that off I was able to pull it all out. But then I was so confused with how my FIL wired the light and fan. He didn’t tap into the light switch at all. It still went straight to the light and the fan wasn’t to the light somehow. So I decided to just rewire it and throw in a combo light switch like this. I’m not an electrician but have been watching videos like this. After a while it all suddenly clicked in my head. I used the existing 2 conductor cable to the light switch and cut it from the light. I then stripped those and used those as the load wires and wired those to the two load terminals on the combo switch. Then I fished down a new wire to the switch and used black for line (hot). I capped the neutral. Up in the attic I used the cable I cut from my bedroom branch and wired the black to the black line to the ditch. I then used two short runs to wire black from fan and from light to the two load wires going to switch. Then I tied in the neutrals from both together with the neutral going to the hub where all the other neutrals are tied in.
I was pretty nervous but also pretty sure I did it right. Glad I found this video because that’s the exact same switch I used and it makes me feel a little better. Wife was mildly impressed when I flipped them on and they worked flawlessly.
Outstanding video!! Thank you so much for a very detailed and easy to follow video
Very clear! I appreciate the summaries at the end of each step.
Glad it was helpful, thanks!
Excellent clear teaching!
Great video I’ll be updating my 1960 bathroom soon and have a light/ fan on the same switch. The bathroom is on the main floor with attic access above. Should be fun.
Good luck!
Thanks for the help, I will try these methods!
Thank you for the video so much. I’m currently working on this very thing.
Good video Sparky. Lots of fan/light combos added in older bathrooms.
Yes, and a lot of them are on the same switch. Have a great weekend Gary!
Love those little how-to vids Wild Bill ... Your a great tutor ...
Thanks Eddy!
Very informative. You get and explain it right to the point loud and clear !!!
Thanks so much!
Very nice even though I rent now I feel confident buying a cheap exhaust fan and a piece of 12/3 from a job site off we go thank you for the how-to video
One of the best examples out there. Many thanks for making great videos.
Thanks so much!
OUTSTANDING VIDEO!! Thank You for sharing and reminding me to the good ole High School days in Plumbing class. :)
My pleasure! Thanks Lou!
Great video !!! Great Description of the problem and resolution.
This video is so incredibly helpful.
Thank you Sparky!
Thanks!
Thank you for such a comprehensive video! Super helpful!
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this video! It was clear and concise. Very helpful!
You're very welcome!
+1 for the lever-Wago in this mixed stranded+solid combo. These combos can be impossible to get right with cheap/free wirenuts.
I agree, thanks!
Great presentation. Very clean and safe install!!
Thanks!
I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.
You are very welcome, thanks!
Excellent explanation of the connections. Thank you
My pleasure, thanks!
Very easy and well explained instructions to follow. Thanks for posting this...
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Really helpful.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I am a D I Y er. My father used to be a master electrician and share all his knowledge with me, but I still like to review the new standards and codes. Before I do a project on my house. 👍
Outstanding video, I'm scared to try this but I'm going to give it a go. I'm going to attempt a triple light switch as there's currently a dual switch installed for the vanity and main light, so I'll need an extra switch for the fan. Also didn't occur to me to get a triple wago connector for the grounds.
Awesome. Nice and neat and easy to follow instructions. A+ my man!
Glad it helped!
Thanks, Sparky, you save my life. Keep it up. 👏
Thanks, will do!
Just used this video to install my fan. Works great! Thanks!
Glad it helped!
My man you rock on this video. It helped me so much, thank you
My pleasure, thanks!
You saved the day today! Thank you sir for sharing this info with all of us.
Glad to help!
Explained so well that it make sense so perfectly. Thank you so much making and sharing this video with us. Much appreciated Sir.👍👍👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
In California, building code title 24 requires that a bathroom fan (for new construction or remodel) must be controlled by a humidity-controlled switch and must be Energy Star compliant. If you measure the current draw of a typical bathroom fan, it is very small, around less than 100 watts, and 14 AWG is all that is necessary, unless installing a fan with built-in heater. Using 12 AWG does ensure you can put in a heating unit at a later date, however.
Keep in mind that some units need a 220V line to run the heating element though. They usually just run the light and vent off of 1 leg of the 220V line. At least that's how it used to be done with older units.
Thank you Sr you are the. Best to teaching God bless you all the time thaks for your time..
Thank you for your help
Thank you 🙏🏼
Excellent!!! I learning a lot with you sr, you are the best. Gad bless you
Bless you sir and all of your wonderful videos.
You're very welcome!
GREAT video, very informative, THANK YOU Sparky!
Thanks Raymond!
9:25 - very important information.
Running the wire is always the trick on projects like this with existing drywall. It can make or break the entire project from a DIY perspective.
great video. ...if you had two circuits, what would happen with the neutrals? will they be connected all together?
I have a real tough challenge for you... Get both light and FAN on Rotary Dimmers.
Rules:
Light and FAN must both be on SEPERATE dimmers.
ALL DIMMERS NEED TO BE ROTARY (knob dimmers)
Light dimmer needs low end trim.
YOU CAN'T USE A DIMMER DESIGNED FOR A LIGHT ON THE FAN, it must be a FAN SPEED CONTROL.
FAN Speed Control needs to be fully variable (no 3 speed controls allowed) and have a low end trim too.
Low end trim on fan control must be adjusted so the fan runs where you can hear air being sucked in at it's lowest speed.
You must use WAGO's to hook up and do the wiring.
I've done this challenge, IT IS NOT AS EASY as most think.
Thank you so much for this,,,, I finally got my fixture to work like it should after only 15 years.....lol..... This video did the trick.. I got 5 gold stars from the wife on this one.... It's our little secret tho... lol.... From Auburn Hills, Michigan
Excellent Video my friend!...Very clear and precise...
Thanks Cesar!
Great video. I had the 2 switches for my fan light combo but replaced it with a countdown timer. Do you know of any countdown timer that has a separate control for the light so that I can have a countdown timer and light controlled independently on the same switch?
thank you for the video ! I was having a hard time figuring this out.
Thanks so much!
Excellent video! Extremely helpful!
Thanks so much!
Was really hoping you came up with a new way of doing this with 12/2 and not adding a 12/3. Great video as always. You can always go with the wireless kit switch.
Thanks!
Great video, very succinct demonstration!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video! I am doing this exact thing in my bathroom!
Good luck!!
18-minute video that explains in detail. I rather watch this than some 3-minute video that someone just assumes you know things common to them. Why can't the internet be full of educational videos like this one? We would have a lot less digital waste.
Thanks Juan!
Great delivery! Easy to understand and follow. EVEN, for a blonde such as myself. THANK YOU!! Subscribed and all notifications on.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much, You've helped a lot of people.
My pleasure, thanks!
I’ve been wanting to do this in my bathroom at home. Now I know how to do it. Thank you.
Excellent, thanks Steven!
I have a fan and light combo as well connected to a 2 gang switch setup. I would like to change to a fan with light and speaker Do I really need to change one of the 12/2 wires to 12/3 or can light and fan share same hot wire and save other switch for speaker? Thanks.
Very helpful that you.
I have this set up with the double switch (Thanks to your videos) but I used a Combination three way switches Device and would like to add another double switch device across the room. Is there a way that might be done? Thanks for all your great educational videos.
you have one of the best instructional videos thanks very much you cover everything one needs to know .
I appreciate that! Thanks so much!
thank you!! great video!! you did an awesome job on explaining this process...
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Tim!
Hi Bill great video I learned something today!
Glad to hear it!
Awesome video...are the wago connectors have different gauges?
If my wall were the existing wire runs thought has insulation would it be easier to add a second wire without removing the current one? I am also worried about the current wire being stapled, how easy is it to get the staples off if there are some?
Nice video. Do you have one on how to wire a combination 3 way switch ? I want to wire my ceiling fan to control fan/light separately from two locations. I know I will need (2) 12-3 wires but I cannot find a wiring diagram for these type switches. Thanks much
Great teacher
I have a bathroom fixture that has a built in night light plus the fan and ceiling light in it. I have a 14/2 powering the bathroom. What’s the best switch to use and how do you wire it. Thanks
excellent instructional material, thank you for making this video
Glad it was helpful!
thank you my friend, I watched your video and it helped me a lot I installed a switch for the wind and separate lamp just like the one in the video, I'm an electric amateur, but I'm going to learn a lot from your videos thank you 🙏 😀😀
Glad it helped!
God bless this man I'm learning a lot from him. Thank you
You are very welcome!
Best explained video ever! Nice job.
Thanks William!
Would very much like to know how to do the same switch with the power coming into the fan/light and not into the switch.
Helpful video , thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍
Glad it was helpful, thanks!
I absolutely love your channel 👍
Glad you enjoy it!
useful info sir and fellow Indiana native. I will use this coming across a project( new install) or repair/replacement of this (existing function)!
Excellent! Yes, Ii do hail from Indiana! :)
Excelent video, just what I wanted to know , thank you Mr. Sparky!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️
My pleasure!
Hi ,Sparky, when I took the old light fixtures, I have 2 black wires wrap in a wire nut, a red wire hooked to the fixture and another black wire hooked to the white wire of the fixture, what are those 2 wrap wires then ? Thanks
Nice n clear explanation,if i have with heat to how you explain if is possible?
Another great video, Thank you for making it...
My pleasure!
Do you think you can make a video for a 3-in-1 (Light, Heater, Vent) wired/powered with their own switch separately? Thanks
Ya I was wondering the same thing.did you figure it out yet?
Great video Bill, thanks!!!
Thanks Ted!
Thank you Sir!!!
Thanks, so helpful, put it to use immediately!
Excellent!
Great video! Thanks so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You for this video!
My pleasure!
I like two separate switches but I put a digital timer on the fan. That way people can put the fan on for 30 minutes (or whatever they select) and go off to work knowing it will go off and not stay on all day. I prefer the Cooper timers (Cooper Wiring Devices 9590AW Aspire 5-Button Preset Minute Timer, Alpine White)
Humidity detecting switches are available now as well. Removes the owner from the equation. It will turn the fan on and off as humidity conditions require. I have a Leviton IPHS5-LW which replaces a standard switch.
Thank you Sir you have been a great help.
My pleasure!
How much time do you spend in the bathroom?
When I shut off power via the circuit breaker, I never assume the breaker is working by insulating the bare hot wire. I've had old and brand new breakers fail!
Great video thanks but my bathroom fan has a moister sensor, to be always on. How to wired it ? Fremont ca.
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Super informative 👌 👍
Question, I'm changing a exhaust fan It's 14/2 aluminum To the exhaust fan which seems to be connected to the light over the Vanity And all on one switch, In a 2 gang Box with an outlet I can 14/3 from the exhaust to the switch I haven't taken the Box apart yet I have no reason to believe they would have ran 12 Back in the day Would I have to run 12/3 if the only ran 14