I am trying to replace a manual chain pull switch for a ceiling fan. When I pulled off the original switch, I did not keep track of which wires were attached to the brass clips and in what order. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Ed G., January 2010

You do not mention the make/model - which might help a bit...

Here's a link to a circuit shematic drawing of a US 120V ceiling fan -

http://www.electrical-forensics.com/CeilingFans/HongSui-Fan/HongSui-Fan-Sch-LG.jpg

which may be useful.

As I read the drawing it seems that as long as Live goes to the right terminal on the switch - the other wires could be placed anywhere without harm - just that the speed change would not be progressive - and that might be easily solved.

Good luck... Take care...

Peccavi, February 2010