Pros & Cons
Pros
This coaster is a bargain! Works great and easy to install. Easy to replace and fan now works perfectly.
Two orange wires, one with a white stripe, that were looped back to themselves. A little odd that there are 5 lugs for a 3 way selector, requiring an extra jumper. The remaining wires go into the switch ports as you identified them prior to removing t... Read More
Cons
Total junk. At best the switch won't work reliably. I assume no liability for it.
It is a rotary plastic switch with copper to copper grinding as you turn it. It is not possible to rotate the dial to read properly. No basic instructions or wiring diagram. Wire just pops out.
Highlights
Quality
The quality was good and the switch has a solid feel.
I used a wirecap for this and hooked the rest up with the l.
There are no instructions in the bag with the new switch.
Shipping
Would have been five stars overall except for shipping a defective piece.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 1,122 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 18 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Thought i couldnt use the 4 contact device for a second until i realized that two of the wires in the 6 wire are just spliced together in the old switch
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Mine broke on a large shop fan
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There was a fairly decent picture showing how it connects but actual instructions would have really helpful for a non electrician such as myself
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just a few words would have helped
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Thanks to another reviewer for explaining the pin out because this came with no information on what pin does what
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It would be helpful to have a wiring diagram
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Motor wires red low connects to 1 bluemedium connects to 2 blackhigh connects to 3 whiteneutral connects to the white wire from the power source green ground connects to the bare copper ground wire from the power source
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Then i pigtailed 2 wires off of the power source black wire