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    Feb 20, 2011, 11:17 AM
    Replacing existing heat lamp with a regular light
    We have an old heat lamp in our bathroom ceiling. We would like to replace it with a regular light, something like a pot light. Can we use the existing wires from the heat lamp or does it require us to rewire back to the switch?
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    Feb 20, 2011, 01:33 PM

    Should be able to use existing wire.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 03:19 PM

    Yep, agree the old woring and switch should be fine. Why not just replace the bulb and keep the fixture
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