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    Mar 15, 2010, 07:07 PM
    How do I wire a single pole switch from hot plug in the same box?
    I have a double box. In which there is already a wired hot double plug, I would like to add a switch to turn off and on a light. I would like to keep the plug hot all the time. How do I wire the switch?
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    Mar 15, 2010, 08:45 PM

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