Generally, there are at least 2 kinds of switches on a ceiling fan. One is the direction switch and another one is the push chain switch.
As we know, the direction switch is used to change the ceiling fan’s rotational direction to blow up or down. Generally, in summer, the direction of the wind is downdraft to keep as cool as possible. But in winter is updraft, which is different.
In fact, the direction switch is a kind of slide switch that is installed inside the ceiling fan, as this picture show. The slide switch could be the 1P2T or 2P2T that is depended on the design. Zing Ear ZE-209B slide switch is one of them used as a direction switch in ceiling fans.
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How to switch ceiling fan direction?
Switching the direction switch can change the circuit to change the fan wind direction, sliding the switch is not for closing or opening the fan. And this is why the switch function can not “ON and OFF”. It is very easy to switch the ceiling fan direction you only need to slide the switch from left to right or right to left. Meanwhile, some new-updated ceiling fans are remote-controlled types, which can control by the controller or a smartphone. But if we need to repair to replace it, we need to know how to wire it and how it works. I will write the article about wiring later.
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How to select the direction switch?
Usually, we can select from these ways, such as the function, installing hole size, switch material, terminal type, knob types, and so on. Which all is in order to meet the requirement of the ceiling fans. For more information, welcome to the slide switch page to see more details.
The Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switch
The pull chain switch is one of the important parts of the ceiling fan, which is used to control the circuit switching by pulling the cord. For example， the switch can control the fan speed, light power, fan mode, and so on.
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The Function of the Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switch
There are many kinds of function for the pull chain switch, such as the “ON-OFF”, “OFF,L-1,L-2,L-1-2”, “Normally OFF or Normally ON”, “OFF,L-1,L-2,L-3”, “L-1(2-3),L-3(2-1)”, “HI-MI-LO-OFF”, “OFF, L-1,L-2,L-3,L-4”, “OFF, L-1,L-2-3-4,L-3-4,L-4”, “OFF, L-1,L-2-3, L-3”, “LO-HI-OFF”, “HI-LO-OFF”, “OFF, L-1,L-2-3,L-3”, “OFF,L-1,L-2,L-3”, “OFF,OFF,L-3,L-1-3”, “OFF, L-1, L-2-3,L-3”, “OFF,L-3,L-3-2,OFF”and etc.
Anyway, we choose the function needed according to the switch requirement. If you don’t know the function, you can take off your pull chain switch and see its P/N, and ask the seller to look for an alternative switch. Or contact the manufacturer(Like us) to know the part number of the switch.
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The Conclusion of Ceiling Fan Switch Use for
On one hand, the switch on a ceiling fan is for changing the wind direction, which is controlled by the direction switch. On the other hand, the pull chain switch controls the fan lighting, fan speed, and fan operating mode.
Zing Ear Ceiling Fan Switches For Your Options
The Zing Ear can supply the direction switch and pull chain switch, which are popular and high-quality. For example, the hunter ceiling fan inside is the Zing Ear switch, and you also can find the Zing Ear pull chain switch in home depot or another store.
