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    May 24, 2012, 05:22 PM
    I want to wire 2 individual switches to 2 individual fixtures with one power source I
    I want to wire 2 individual switches to 2 individual fixtures with one power source in junction box. Can this be done? Thanks for any help - George
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    May 24, 2012, 06:28 PM
    Is this a junction box or a wall box? If it is a wall box, pigtail a hot from 1 switch and run 2 cables. If it is a junction box, you will need to pigtail 2 switch loops from the hot in the junction box through 2 new cables.
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