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    Jenky Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 2, 2012, 01:25 PM
    Fan and light hook up
    I have a swich controlling the bathroom fan. I have installed an additional light and not wanting to use the power hook up between the fan and light, I installed a new cable from the light to the receptacle box and I want them both connected to the one switch
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    Mar 2, 2012, 01:37 PM
    I'm sorry, but I Have no idea what you are asking.
    Can you describe your problem a little clearer?
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    Mar 2, 2012, 01:57 PM
    I'm glad Stan is confused because I am too. Why not hook the both together at the fan/light. Why run a separate wire if you want them both controlled by the same switch? Or are we missing something here?
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