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    Feb 24, 2012, 03:21 PM
    Convert 2 pull light switches to 1 wall switch
    I would like to convert the 2 pull light switches to 1 wall switch. However, to make things complicated, the 2 and pull light goes on to feed power at other rooms within the house. Can this be done
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    Feb 24, 2012, 06:04 PM
    Sorry to clarify the complication, the 2nd light that has the pull switch -goes on to feed power to other rooms. How can I re-wire this to have the 2 pull switches now operate using the wall switch and still have onward power leaving the 2nd light
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    Feb 24, 2012, 08:25 PM
    Assuming that the switch has not yet been installed.

    You will need to run a 2 wire cable between the first light and the switch location and a 3 wire cable between the first light and the second light.

    Need a wiring diagram?
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    Feb 24, 2012, 08:53 PM
    If you get one, that would help me out a lot
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    Feb 24, 2012, 09:34 PM
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    Feb 24, 2012, 10:29 PM
    Good man. Thank you very much for your help. I'll see how this goes
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    Feb 28, 2012, 09:27 AM
    It worked! I couldn't have done this without the assistance of a higher power. Thank you again for your help
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