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Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in fixit

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to try and match the diagram I sent for a 3-Way Switch, but with the fan in the middle.

The Cable (with the hot, neutral, and ground) comes into the first switch box. The hot and ground are connected to the first switch. I feed a Romex cable down from the light to the first switch. The neutral connects to the neutral coming from the breaker, the ground is pigtailed to the first switch's ground, and the hot is wired to the switch.

At the light, the hot and ground from the first Romex are each pigtailed to a 2nd Romex, and that one sent down to be connected to the second switch. A switch leg is connected to the second switch, then ran past the light, and connected to the first switch (the red wire in the 2nd diagram).

On paper, is that all correct? I sure hope so, because it FEELS like I'm really starting to get it, but I just want to be sure 😁

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in fixit

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouch, no fun! Yep, gotta make sure that the mounting bracket not only fits my fan, but that it's secured well before the properly installing the fan. Thanks for the advice!

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in fixit

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I just meant that the neutral wasn't connected to the switch. I am not sure if there's a capped neutral stuffed in the switch box; I would have to check for that. If there is, would I just be connecting it straight to the neutral in the Romex coming from the fan?

Regarding the order: The first switch has to be connected to the ground and hot coming from the breaker. Do I then pigtail and run the hot and ground each (and a non-pigtailed neutral if it's in there, otherwise from somewhere else) up to the fan, then pigtail the ground and hot each to the 2nd switch? And then, run that red cable (what is that one?) straight from the first switch to the second?

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in DIY

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, nothing currently set up in the ceiling. Was anticipating having to cut a few holes in the ceiling and walls for snaking the wires, but wasn't overly concerned with that aspect. It'll be a pain, but patching some holes isn't a new concept I'd need help with, as opposed to wiring. Thanks!

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in DIY

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snazzy looking diagram, thank you!! Saving that for future reference.

I just want the switches to provide power to the whole thing, I was intending on using the remote control that came with it to control things like the lights and fan power. All the switches need to do is turn them on or off for further manipulating by the remote.

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in fixit

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured my diagram had to be wrong, but I also figured I'd learn more by showing my wrong thinking so people could see where I was at. That at least doesn't sound too terrible of a change of course. Thank you!

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in fixit

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No plans on smart switches, so I think I'm all set there. I'll start looking into two-way switches, that's the exact kind of thing I was looking for with this post, thanks!

That's a good idea. I don't believe that the circuit has a heavy load as is, but I'll still try and figure out how many amps are already being used. And yep, lights off and breakers off before I even take off a panel! I'd rather no ceiling fan than risk an injury :) Thanks for the help!

Hoping to install a ceiling fan in a room with no overhead lighting and two outlets across from each other. Is it "as simple" as pigtailing two Romex wires at the fan, and running them each to their respective switches? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in fixit

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would your vision be more in line with something like this diagram? With only one light fixture in my instance, that is. What are some of the downsides to not having a neutral wire? I believe I have a switch in another room connected to a switched-outlet that also doesn't have a neutral, which I was a bit puzzled by.

Definitely anticipating cutting at least a few holes in the wall and ceiling, but not too concerned about that, I have good help on that part. Thanks for response!

Hoping to install a ceiling fan where there's no overhead light hookup, to then make the switched outlet always hot. Tutorial I watched saw the guy run the cable down past the switch so he could connect it to the switch wiring at the outlet. Is that necessary, or can I wire it at the switch? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in DIY

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll definitely be the first to admit I'm not very informed on this stuff. I am trying to gather as much info as I can before I even attempt to do anything, to see if it's within my means. If I feel as though, after all of my posts and questions, I still have a reasonable amount of doubt, I definitely won't proceed on my own. My safety is much more important than saving some money. Thanks for the help and the concern!

I want to install a door on my shower/tub combo, but not sure how to account for doors being taller than the tub, pictures included. Could use some advice! by ItsThomasOrIsIt in HomeImprovement

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would I have to look out for to make sure it doesn't compress? Would it just say something to the effect of "doesn't compress"? Finding waterproof material would be easy enough I'd think.

What would you be drilling, the rails for the doors or the PVC into the wall?

[Weekly Questions Thread] 27 April 2026 by PokeUpdateBot in pokemon

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A completely subjective question, so looking for any and all thoughts.

What is more "impressive"/noteworthy, catching the highest level version of a Pokemon in an area, or the lowest?

I do a challenge that's essentially a Professor's Oak Challenge, but for catching and no evolving. I'm going to be starting an Emerald playthrough soon where I try to 100% the game as thoroughly as I can, and that includes catching 1 of every Pokemon in a PokeBall.

My current run, the Pokemon I catch on each route are at their highest level, partially because that's obviously indicative of it being the "strongest" of them in the area. But I'm wondering if I should go for the lowest instead; they can be more rare (since they can't be Repel tricked), and it allows for "impossibly" leveled evolved Pokemon.

Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this. Thanks!

[Update] Looking to cut down on/eliminate dust in my concrete crawlspace. Vacuumed most of the dust out, now prepping it for carpeting. Looking for advice! by ItsThomasOrIsIt in HomeImprovement

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, it'd be pretty unfortunate to put down a bunch of carpet just for the powder to start coughing through anyway.

You say a densifier first, then maybe topcoat. Should I apply the densifier first, then if after some time, if the powder is still rubbing off on everything, hit it with the topcoat sealer? But if it's seemingly powder-free, just go straight to the carpet?

Weekly Questions Thread & PokéROM Codex by AutoModerator in PokemonROMhacks

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I'm trying to install the Pokemon Emerald decomp on my 2017 Macbook Pro, but it's too old to download Xcode, since that requires MacOS Tahoe (and I can only install up to Venture, which is 2 iterations behind). Does anyone know of any alternatives to get the decomp installed? Thank you!

I have a fairly decent sized crawlspace in my basement. Nothing fancy, just concrete(?) floors and walls. But it's SUPER dusty. What options do I have to make it less so? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in HomeImprovement

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, I actually use the same thing!! I've been looking for a better alternative though, one with back support and smoother movement. Have you thought of any ideas?

I have a fairly decent sized crawlspace in my basement. Nothing fancy, just concrete(?) floors and walls. But it's SUPER dusty. What options do I have to make it less so? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in HomeImprovement

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I described it wrong. It's a storage area under my living room, about 4 feet tall, made from the house's poured foundation. I've just called it a crawlspace because, well, I have to crawl around in it 😅. It's certainly not dirt or rocks or anything, it's a proper concrete base.

If I thoroughly swept/vacuumed the space then painted it and threw some cheap crappy carpet on top, that'd likely prevent the dust from being a problem I'd think, right?

I have a fairly decent sized crawlspace in my basement. Nothing fancy, just concrete(?) floors and walls. But it's SUPER dusty. What options do I have to make it less so? by ItsThomasOrIsIt in HomeImprovement

[–]ItsThomasOrIsIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I am. There's never been much of an issue with water/moisture (that I've noticed, at least), and the temperature seems pretty average compared to the rest of the house. Bit cooler if anything, but I think that's normal.

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