Can this fan be installed to work from a wall switch? If the light is too dim, will it work with 60 W candelabra-base bulbs?
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We did not attempt to convert the power to a wall switch but there GE does offer a wall kit. For us it was too complicated and not worth the additional work since my husband did the installation. And we found the light to be bright enough with a standard bulb so I couldn't say if a candelabra-base bulb would also work.
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Yes, as I said in my review, I have both the fan and the light wired to separate wall switches. Actually the fan is wired to a 3-speed selector knob, but you could use a slider switch as well.The light fixture says 40 watt max, so 60 watt bulbs probably wouldn't be a good idea. However, you can purchase CFL bulbs which are 60 watt equivalent but only use <20 watts.
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Yes, as I said in my review, I have both the fan and the light wired to separate wall switches. Actually the fan is wired to a 3-speed selector knob, but you could use a slider switch as well. The light fixture says 40 watt max, so 60 watt bulbs probably wouldn't be a good idea. However, you can purchase CFL bulbs which are 60 watt equivalent but only use &lt;20 watts.
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This fan can only be operated from a wall switch if the cord for either or both the light and fan are pulled at the base first. You can purchase a sold seperately remote control that will control the switches. This is the remote...Westinghouse 7787000 Ceiling Fan and Light Remote Control. Im unsure if you can use a 60 watt candelabra bulb but i dont see why not since it already uses 40 watts, just be prepared for a light that might hotter over head.
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Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket for the bulbs are smaller in diameter than standard bulbs. Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket... » Read More Mine does work from a wall switch and responds immediately. With mine, I turn on the switch and use the pull cords to turn off either the light or fan if I want it so (only fan at night, for example). I was worried about enough light too; but found that it gave out plenty of light even all winter when I was dressing in the early morning. I previously had a CFL bulb in the globe under my old fan. It was the equivalent of 100 watts. The unusual bulb that came with this fan/light is brighter than that one was. I am willing to bet it will meet all your needs. I seem to remember that the socket for the bulbs are smaller in diameter than standard bulbs. « Show Less
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Yes, you can operate the fan and the light with wall switches. The Owners Manual provides installation instructions for both single and dual switches.
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Richard, as far as the wiring goes there is no problem. What you need to be concerned about is running too much power though the switch which could cause an electrical fire. your fans are rated at 31 watts for the fan and two 40-watt light bulbs, therefore with two fans you will have a demand of 62 watts on the fan control and 160 watts on the light control. the switch is rated for 143 watts on the fan and 300 watts on the light, so you should be OK. You should still check with a local electrician that is familiar with electrical codes in your area to make sure you're safe. Good Luck!
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Since this product is merely a fixture and not a bulb of any sort, it would depend on what you put into it and if you have a dimmer installed on the wall. If you're wondering if there is a dimmer switch on it, there is not.
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That would depend on your light switches and your light bulbs this has no switches in just wires so you will need a dimmer wall switch
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Micah, The light can also be hooked up with a wall switch. In fact, that is how we have our Minka Aire (4) fans set up so the light can work with the remote and wall switch. Great fans!
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The fan requires a small candelabra bulb. You might consider upgrading to a small CFL candelabra bulb as these will give you a higher output of light. I had to change mine because the light bulb that comes w/ the fan wasn't powerful enough to light up the room. I opted for the candelabra CFL 23w (100w incandescent equivalent), w/ an approx. 1000 lm output.
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Yes the light will work on the switch and the fan will go off depending on the delay that you choose. I do a lot of remodels and we install quite fans and set them for 20 -30 minute delay
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This fan comes with a remote that has a wall mountable bracket. You can use it as a wall switch or remove it and use it remotely in the room. The remote controls light brightness levels as well as fan speed and on/off control. I just leave the builder installed wall switch in the "on" position and control it wth the remote.
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My fan is mounted on a flat ceiling so I can't help you on how it will do on an angled ceiling. (At minimum you will need a longer tube.) I did look into replacing the two 40-watt bulbs with LED ones, but the light socket has a candelabra base (i.e., small base) thus I was unable to find a LED bulb that has this type of base AND is dimmable.
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You can connect both fan and light to the fan wire but you are better off using a single function delay off switch. A single function switch will probably have a higher power rating.
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I use mine in a 20X 30 environment w/candelabra based 60 w bulbs. According to Hunter this is the only kit that will fit this fan. (of interest to change bulb bases). I would bet a pretty that other Hunter bases could be engineered to work just fine.
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Depends on the bulbs you put in! I am using it in the patio and actually find it too bright and would like to get a dimmer. It's a lovely fan!
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I don't know if it is possible to purchase with different sockets. However the candelabra lights that come with it are very bright. There were reviews stating the opposite but perhaps the manufacturer changed to brighter lights. I have to turn mine down to a lower setting using my remote as the light is so bright. I've had my fan for two years with no problems and the original bulbs sent with it.
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You can hook it up to any circuit within range. For that matter you could wire in a pigtail and plug it into the wall. but in oder for the manual switch to work it has to be on the fan/light circuit. i never use the manual switch so it's not necessary
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Yes, I installed my fan that way. It mainly depends on how your house us wired. Many new construction houses have the wiring setup for ceiling fans where one switch operates the light, the other operates the fans. Older houses may require more work.
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Hello K. Neberman Sorry, but this unit is intended for incandescent lighting only. Even thou it is a Channel-N Mosfet device it is not designed to handle motor loads. Most bathroom fans are small in size (&lt;100W) but it may not work properly. I would not be concerned on damaging the unit, but the operation of your fan may not be as desired. Also this unit requires a minimum of 40W to reliably operate. The reason for that is that it does not have a neutral wire so it borrows power from the load that it is controlling. Intermatic also make switches that could handle motor loads, CA3000 and HA18, those ones have mechanical switches internally, so no dimming possible. also expect a click noise when activated ON or OFF. http://www.homesettings.com/products/new%20products/ha18.aspx Hope this helps. Regards,