I have 2 fans controlled by one rocker switch. Can I use one of these fan controllers to control both fans?
1106753
I don't think so as there is a control unit that goes inside the fan canopy. You might need to of those. Also i am not sure the fan controls can handle the amps from both fans.
1106754
Probably not because this controller is a wireless remote control and unless your two fans are wired in series, the switch will only control one fan that the receiver unit is wired to. If the receiver can be wired so that it can send current to both fans when the switches are turned on, then it may work.
1878694
This would only work with a fan controlled by a Minka-Aire controller. Its is highly unlikely this is the unit you want.
789210
Yes it can , I have two fans running off of a speed control, and it works great
569511
don't know ...... i have 6 fans ....... one can be operated on wall or remote, 2 are operated on wall switch, but my three canarm ltd's are operational by remote ...... so i don't know if they can be operated by a wall switch
122962
I put fans (2) in adjacent rooms. Both fans work with the same remote. I just point the remote at the fan I want to adjust and it works.
328109
No, I just purchased this and had to return it because I found it is not compatible with my existing fan.You have to buy an entire kit that has a receiver for the fan with the new controller ....over $100 :(
329538
All these fans can be connected like that. Choose your fan for air flow, then light and night light. I use a 3 rocker switch.
1437971
If you set the transmitter and two fans to the same code the transmitter will work on both fans. However, if the fans are within close proximity to each other you may have a problem with which one you are turning on and off etc.
595599
There are dip switch settings on both the switch and the remote that resides in the cowling of the fan. You cannot have the same settings for both switches. Change one of the dip switch settings in one of the switches and make an identical change in the dip switch of the remote resident in the fan cowling. After that change, each switch will control one individual fan/light. I have 6 of these switches in my home and each works perfectly.
1509267
Yes. You can have one fan intake and the other exhaust, there are switches for both fans.
2157802
Yes, it replaces a single pole switch and it reduces the speed, so if you have another speed control inline with the switch, you would want to set it on the HI setting and let this switch control the fan speed.
1046557
Yes, if I read your intention correctly. There are dip switches that pairs the remotes with the fans. When I installed my fan, the remote operated two fans, the new fan and another fan in a bedroom. Both operated the same way. I turned one light on, and the fan in another room would also turn on. Likewise with the fan and fan speeds. If two fans were in the same room, this could be good, and it sounds as if this is what you hope for, but wasn't what I wanted. The dip switches are too hard to get to to throw them to operate the fans independently with one remote. Btw, I changed one dip switch setting and my problem was fixed. You also may have two remotes in different areas of a room such as by two entryways, and both operate both fans.
758424
It's not a good idea, but technically yes. The remotes and the receivers have dip switches on them. As long as the settings on both are the same, the remote will control the fan. Therefore, if you have two fans with two receivers that both have the same settings as a single remote, it would operate both of them. However, I wouldn't assume it will control them in unison, especially if both fans are not perfectly within line of sight of each other. For that reason I would recommend a second remote (you can use the same type; it would just be controlled with a different setting). Regardless of that, will it work? Yes.
638363
Unfortunately yes. Most fans I've used with built-in controllers only take one power source, and don't offer a way to bypass the built-in controller. The best way to find out for sure is to try and find the ceiling fan's manual online, and look to see if it has the capability to have the lights and fan on separate wires. The VRF01-1LZ is meant to be used where a ceiling fan is hard-wired to dual wall switches (one for the light, one for the fan motor).
972719
The short answer is no. You may be able to get it to work but I'd advise against it. Here's the long answer: I bought two of these fans during construction of our new house and had hoped to run them both off one controller. The electrician who wired the house connected both fans to a "universal" fan controller, the kind that fits inside the wall box like a light switch. One fan would work pretty well but the other fan would only jerk as though it were trying to start but couldn't. The electrician then tried a similar controller that was supposed to control multiple fans. They both worked better but made noise. About this time I dug up the instructions for both the fans and the controllers. The fan instructions specifically say "To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid state fan speed control device, or variable speed control". The controller's instructions said "CAUTION: To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, or transformer-supplied appliances". We then tried running both fans with one of the supplied transformer type speed controls and that didn't really work either. We finally decided that we don't really mind the "vintage" appearance of the supplied controllers. In fact my wife actually likes the way they look. Because they stand out from the wall we mounted them above the switches controlling those circuits (on/off) so they're just above shoulder height and we're less likely to bump into them as we walk down the hall. The fans are great. We still love them and would buy them again. We'd just skip the headache of trying to avoid using the supplied controllers.
991994
This controller is designed to work with the Minka Aire fans that already have the receiver installed.Try youtube for custom ideas
182270
They can only control the fan/ligh they are wired to. You can install 2 side by side, and they will still only control what they are physically wired to control. These are not "wireless" if that is what you are asking.