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wiring a ceiling fan

tatertiles
14 years ago

I have an electrician friend (not fully licensed which is why I'm asking here) that says I can wire a ceiling fan with light kit using a 14-3 wire from a 14-2 light switch. I want to be able to control the fan and light using different controls, and I don't want one of those remote control unit things that require me changing a battery every year or so. I want it hard wired. Trouble is, I have 14-2 to the light switch. Is it ok to take it to go from 14-2 to 14-3 from the light switch to the ceiling fan? It doesn't sound kosher to me.

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