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    ruthburke Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 20, 2008, 12:15 PM
    Inserting wires into new pull chain
    How do you insert the wires into the pull fan switch so they don't pull out
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    Dec 20, 2008, 01:17 PM

    Usually you leave the pigtails (the attached wires) in place and wirenut or use an insulated crimp to the ends to another wire.
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    Dec 20, 2008, 01:18 PM

    Is the switch a push in pull it setup? Many of electrical switches " like the back of newer outlets" have a hole to push the wire in and also a very small hole beside it to release the wire and sometimes to help the wire go in easily. If you can describe the switch better it would help.

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    Dec 21, 2008, 08:12 AM

    "Tinning" the strands with Solder will help.
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    Dec 21, 2008, 10:49 AM

    Good point Stratmando. Hope fully we will get more info happy holiday
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    Dec 22, 2008, 01:26 PM

    The wires have to be "tinned" as Strat said. Usually they already are from the old pullchain.
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