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Pommie
Aug 25, 2013, 10:59 PM
I'm replacing an old ceiling fan in my bedroom, In the old one I have two ground wires which are connected to the plate.
In the new one I have connections for four wires.
Can I twist the two ceiling wires together and put them into the screw connector as one or do I have to put one to the connector and one to the plate.
Thanks

ma0641
Aug 26, 2013, 05:31 AM
As long as they have continuity, they can be attached to the box or fan hanger. You may find it easier to pigtail a single wire to the doubles and then you will only have 1 wire to screw down.

stanfortyman
Aug 26, 2013, 01:51 PM
All grounds must be connected together, and all metal boxes must be grounded/bonded.