(Heathkit) ceiling fan stepping relay needed

[Adam]

Heathkit made a stepping relay that gave fan & light control to an ordinary light switch. When you first switched it on, only the light would be energized. A quick flip off and then back on would energize both the light and the fan. A third flip energized only the fan. Pretty handy!

Several years ago I installed a couple of the relays in the junction boxes of my ceiling fans. One is failing and I can't find a source for a similar product.

I'm thinking about the X-10 unit, but don't know if it would suit my needs.

Another option is to install a section of 3/G Romex between the switch and fan, but the fan is hung on a vaulted ceiling and access is very limited.

Does anyone make the equivalent of the Heathkit solution?

Thanks!

[Charlie Bress]

There is a remote system for fans that you can find at Home Depot or Lowes for about $30 (the last time I looked). This will give you 3 speeds for the fan as well as dimming function for the light. All you need is the standard

2/G wire that you already have. They came in two styles. One had a hand held remote, the other had a remote that fits into the standard junction box on the wall. The remotes are powered by 9Volt battery. I have one of each. They have been in use for about 5 years with no problem.

Charlie

[Jimmy]

They make special "dimmer" type controls for ceiling fans. HArdwire the fan for "high" and install one of these dimmers at the switch.