I removed a HUNTER ceiling fan in my condo apartment. The fan wiring is preexisting. I discovered that the fan is powered by 18-gauge wire and measures about 50 volts. I then checked other working fans and they are also powered by 18-gauge wire with 50 volts. The fan installation is about 30 years old. Has anyone ever encountered a similar ceiling fan wiring system?
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1Is the 18 gauge wires from/attached to the fan or house/condo wires? Does the fan have a label stating amps/watts, voltage? 50v seems low in a condo. If so there should be a transformer powering the fans, or someone goofed up a lot. – crip659 Oct 30 '23 at 17:52
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where does 50 volts even come from in a house? – dandavis Oct 30 '23 at 20:03
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1Are you replacing the fans because they abruptly failed? 50 volts is often seen on broken wires, is why I ask. – Harper - Reinstate Monica Oct 30 '23 at 20:03
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The fans are hardwired, that is the 18-gauge wires coming out of the ceiling go directly into the fans with no connectors. There must be a transformer(s) somewhere, but it is not obvious where they are. One of the fans failed, but three others are working. – Vano Oct 30 '23 at 20:16
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Condo maintenance should have an idea, if not complete wiring diagrams. The problem might be in finding replacements. – crip659 Oct 30 '23 at 20:20
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2does the fan have a boxy speed control on the wall? – Jasen Oct 31 '23 at 01:50
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2Does this answer your question? Why am I getting 50V at a light when the switch is off? – ickybus Oct 31 '23 at 13:07
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Can you post photos of the wiring in question? – ThreePhaseEel Nov 01 '23 at 00:03