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    Dec 28, 2011, 11:42 AM
    Need to wire a 2 lamp fluorescent fixture
    I need to wire a 2 lamp fluorescent fixture I need it to be wired for 1 bulb only is it possible
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    Dec 28, 2011, 11:45 AM
    Why... they work with just one bulb in them already.
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    Dec 28, 2011, 01:14 PM
    The fixture I'm putting it in will only hold 1 lamp so do I cut the other wires going to the fixture off
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    Dec 28, 2011, 01:18 PM
    Put wire nuts on the ends so there is no chance of shorting out, or touching them.
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