Can I install this with a fan that does NOT have lighting, but may in the future ( just thinking ahead for a possible upgrade)
1183448
yes, just cap the wire for the light on the remote sensor placed in the fan housing.
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Hello Donna, The switch has a receiver box that goes into the canopy of the fan. You would just hook up the receiver box in your fan as normal. The switch sends a radio signal to the receiver box in the fan to control the light and fan. There will be a black and white wire that will hook to the house wiring on the receiver box and then 3 other wires labeled fan, light and then another white wire labeled fan or something like that. You would hook the white wire from the receiver box to the white wire on your fan and then the wire that is marked fan will go to the fan wire that powers the fan (Black) and then the wire marked light will go to the wire that powers your light or future light on the fan (Blue most of the time on some fans it could be another color). At the switch to you would just install that part like the standard switch you are replacing. Make sure you turn the power off at the breaker panel before you do the hook-up. The switch part will also have a tab at the bottom that can be pulled out this should be pulled out when doing the hook-up and then pushed back in once installed. I also believe that the switch is only rated at 300 watts for light dimming so make sure that when you do get a light it is rated at no more than 300 watts total for all bulbs. Hope this helps Steve S. Master Electrician
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It will handle mixed loads on the timer fine. Mine has been doing do for about 3 years, so far. You do not even need to use the second switch unless you want separate controls IF you fan allows that. I have the second switch some xenon lighting over the sink counter and fixture area and the second turn on the light over the shower and fan. I does take a few click to go from 10-15 minute for toilet action to 45 minutes (5-10 + 35-40 as it evaporates off the sides) for shower venting but it is so worth it to have a timer on the fan and have it running after you are gone but it will shut off by itself anyway. It will handle mixed loads on the timer fine. Mine has been doing do for about 3 years, so far. You do not even need to use the second switch unless you want separate controls IF you fan allows that. I have the second switch some xenon lighting over the sink counter and fixture area and the second turn on the light over the shower and fan. I does take a few click to go from 10-15 minute for toilet action to 45 minutes (5-10 + 35-40 as it evaporates off the sides) for shower venting but it is so worth it to have a timer on the fan and have it running after you are gone but it will shut off... » Read More It will handle mixed loads on the timer fine. Mine has been doing do for about 3 years, so far. You do not even need to use the second switch unless you want separate controls IF you fan allows that. I have the second switch some xenon lighting over the sink counter and fixture area and the second turn on the light over the shower and fan. I does take a few click to go from 10-15 minute for toilet action to 45 minutes (5-10 + 35-40 as it evaporates off the sides) for shower venting but it is so worth it to have a timer on the fan and have it running after you are gone but it will shut off by itself anyway. « Show Less
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I don't see how a light fits on this fan. If you want one with a light, I think you need a different fan.
2117356
You can leave the light turned off... but it does not come with any way of covering the light or installing the fan without the light.
2282076
It would take a little skill with a soldering iron but they can be disconnected. There are cooler master fans without leds.
1122766
there is NO way to attach a light fixture to this fan. The blades wrap together to form sort of a knot on the bottom, and there is no place for a fixture. The uniqueness of the fan would be spoiled by adding anything to it.
1337774
Does not come with light. I didn't need one so do not know if one is available. Great fan.
584149
You do not have to install the light kit. The fans looks good without the light and is very quiet when running.
413049
I installed it with the light kit so i can't say for sure, but there is a cap for the where the light goes, i think it would still look great with the light attached. Great ceiling fan! Highly recommend
1144836
I believe you will need to purchase a light kit separately. Which should be available and mountable after removing the disk on the bottom center of the fan.
2280684
There is no light that comes with this fan. I didn't want one anyway because it's installed in my small kitchen that has canned ceiling lights. Love the fan BTW.
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Hello. Depending on the light kit, there is a possibility of it being compatible. Minka Aire does offer several light kit options for this fan. Please let me know if there is anything more I can do to help. -Beth
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I am sure not, unless you want to rewire the fan with a new socket. I rarely use the light, so I don't feel guilty.
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Yes, you can. I just installed the fan this past Sunday, and I didn't use the remote. It will install like any normal fan with a light kit...ground, black, white, and blue wires.
2280685
The fan has no light but it is capable of adding one. We did not need a light with the existing kitchen lights. It works great and is the perfect size for our galley kitchen.
1702067
No, I have a similar situation. But the connection on this fan doesn't allow it to be that simple. Light is always on. It might have something to do with the components involved so maybe its possible but as far as i can tell for the fan to run the light has to be on also.
2204994
Not at all, not sure why they said that as my son just installed ours, we also have low ceilings and they look great! Was not sure about the LED light but it is awesome! You can dim it with the remote too. So glad we purchased these fans, was a great investment! Good luck with your fan!
2100869
Although you can wire the fan and the light separately, it is not necessary. Both can be connected to the same power source.