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    Apr 15, 2012, 08:30 AM
    Wiring issue
    I am attempting to wire a ceiling fan in place of a light fixture. There are two ceiling fixtures controlled by one switch. I wish to hard wire the fan so it works independent of the other switch controlled fixture.

    How do I accomplish this?
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    Apr 15, 2012, 08:50 AM
    When it is all said and done you will still have " two ceiling fixtures controlled by one switch" Sounds like they are on the same cable, you would have to run additional cable and switch to work the fan independently.
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    Apr 15, 2012, 08:54 AM
    If in Conduit it should not be a problem, if romex, It still may not be a problem, you would have to expose the wires in the switch box and the ceiling boxes to see what is going on.
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    Apr 15, 2012, 08:56 AM
    You could maybe install a light/fan remote setup, and have the light controlled from the receiver, you could control the 2 separate fixtures with remote(s)
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