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How can I wire an outlet and ceiling fan then it is controlled by the switch?

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[advertizing#block]Question: I want to wire the fan so it is controlled by the switch.

I'grand installing a ceiling fan.
The switch in the bedroom controls an outlet.
I desire to wire the fan then it is controlled by the switch.
I also want the outlet to be abiding hot merely not controlled past the switch.

Received from Jim a Homeowner in Mentor. Ohio.

Dave's Answer:
Thanks for your electrical question.

Wiring a Switch that Controls an Outlet

This can be done only the wiring configuration must be identified and verified. Be aware that there may be more than 1 switched outlet in the room that volition be afflicted. Basically this is a process of changing the wiring configuration at the outlet that is controlled by the switch.
The wire returning from the switch volition need to go a neutral wire and the ability wire will need to take its place on the outlet to brand that portion of the outlet is powered all the time. This will provide both ability and neutral at the switch box which is required for the ceiling fan. A new cablevision volition need to be installed from the wall switch up to the ceiling fan location.
This wire tin be a 3-wire type cablevision that could provide separate switching for the fan and the light. A double switch may be purchased which will install in the same size box and provide variable speed control for the fan and a dimmer control for the light.
An canonical Ceiling Fan box must be installed and well supported.
Boosted wiring must match the existing wire estimate and type.

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