The ceiling fan remote switch in a bedroom was controlling two incandescent can light fixtures. Is there a limit to how much power these electronic switches can tolerate? There was 80W bulbs in the two cans. These typically would control the lights on the fan itself.
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**Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan Remote Control **
Model # 70830
**[FONT=TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT][size=1]NOTICE!
**[/size][/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRomanPSMT][size=1]Your ceiling fan and light kit assembly must meet the following requirements:
- Do not use with solid state fans.
- Electrical rating: 120V / 60 Hz
MAX. motor amps:1.0 A
MAX. light watts: 300 W
I don’t know which one you have.
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Thanks John. I hadn’t thought about looking up to see if I could find an owners manual for the remote. I did and found that it was a Casablanca Adapt Touch Remote Control model W-52. The owners manual here says controlling an incandescent lighting fixture is a no-no!
From the owners manual:
“… To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install control to a receptacle, fluorescent light fixture, motor operated appliance, or transformer supplied appliance. Use only to control one paddle-blade ceiling fan and attached incandescent light fixture.”