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    Mar 13, 2010, 10:35 AM
    Light Fitting Problem
    Hi, I have just installed a new light fitting and depending on how I wire it up it is either not on or on all the time! What am I doing wrong?
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    Mar 13, 2010, 10:43 AM

    If you are chosing between 2 wires for the hot to the light, 1 may be a constant hot, and the other controlled by a switch? Need more info.
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