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  • Jan 27, 2008, 10:36 AM
    footsan
    Bathroom light/fan combo
    I have 2 lights in my bathroom, one over the sink and the other over the shower stall. A separate switch controls each light. I would like to replace the shower light with a light/fan combo. How do I wire it to the existing switch position, replacing that switch with a 2-switch unit to control the light and fan separately? I plan to vent the fan to the soffit. Thanks, LAH
  • Jan 27, 2008, 10:46 AM
    tkrussell
    Need to research and explain exactly how the two lights and switches are wired now.

    Since the shower light has it's own switch, installing a fan light will mean both will operate at the same time.

    If you want to have the fan controlled separately by it' own switch, new wiring and a switch will need to be installed.

    Also, be sure to check the instructions accompanying the fan/light unit. I am sure you will see that it will need GFI protection when installed above a shower/tub. This add more complexity to the wiring.

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