Ceiling Fan Wiring Diagram Red Black White. Typically the red wire is controlled by a separate wall switch. You may come across a red wire when wiring a ceiling fan with 4 wires. The white wire of the ceiling fan is the main neutral for both the light fixture and the fan motor.
Most common electrical cables include three conductors. The wall switch is located near the bedroom door and controlled the light fixture i replaced with the fan. Connect black fan wire to the black ceiling wire. Twist all the white wires in the box together and cap them.
In other words it is the primary connection that provides current from the switch to the fan s electrical load or motor.
Line 1 live wire white. The white wire is wrapped with black tape to identify it as hot. Connect the red wire from the fan to the other terminal on the fan switch and the black wire to the light switch. Line 1 live wire white. The wall switch is located near the bedroom door and controlled the light fixture i replaced with the fan.