New ceiling fan wiring
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Adding a switch would not only be nice, it's practically necessary. Unless you want to be turning the breaker off whenever you want to work with the wiring in your ceiling box, put in a switch. Plan beforehand whether you want a single switch or you want the fan and light switched separately. 14-2 for single, 14-3 for separate switching. Generally, most electricians connect the red wire to the light (red to blue), and black for the fan.
Not a good reason to put in a switch. You should be turning off the breaker even if a switch is present.
You blew your breaker but it is possible one of the wires may have burnt at a connection like the switches you have. Reset the breaker and see what happens if you still have no power check the wires at the switches. If you still cant find the problem then sorry you will need a pro.
