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    Sep 18, 2008, 10:00 AM
    How to connect two switches in same box
    I need help determining how to wire a double gang box that has four wires coming into it. It will contain two switches, one switch will go to a ceiling fan, and the other to a recessed lighting fixture. The box is in the middle of a circuit, as the power source comes from one receptacle in the circuit and there is another wire that goes out to the last receptacle in the circuit.

    How do I wire the switches in the box, ensuring that I get power to both fixtures as well as the last receptacle in the circuit?

    I have attached a drawing to depict what I am talking about - thanks!
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    Sep 18, 2008, 11:26 AM
    1. Hot lead from 'in' to hot lead from 'out' AND one terminal from each switch
    2. The other terminal from the fan switch to A
    3. The other terminal from the light switch to B
    4. All neutrals together
    5. All grounds together
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    Sep 18, 2008, 11:44 AM
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    What type of switches do I buy to do this?
    I am still confused about how to do 1-3, can it be drawn out for me (sorry, newbie)
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    Sep 18, 2008, 12:47 PM
    What sort of switches do you want? Ordinary $0.50 on/off toggle switches are fine, or you can add a dimmer for the light and a speed switch for the fan.

    I'm not good with diagrams but I'll try.

    However if this seems over your head you might want to consider calling an electrician.
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    Sep 18, 2008, 01:20 PM
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    Sep 18, 2008, 02:22 PM
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