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    Aug 25, 2013, 10:59 PM
    Installing ceiling fan, but two ground wires from ceiling
    I'm replacing an old ceiling fan in my bedroom, In the old one I have two ground wires which are connected to the plate.
    In the new one I have connections for four wires.
    Can I twist the two ceiling wires together and put them into the screw connector as one or do I have to put one to the connector and one to the plate.
    Thanks
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    Aug 26, 2013, 05:31 AM
    As long as they have continuity, they can be attached to the box or fan hanger. You may find it easier to pigtail a single wire to the doubles and then you will only have 1 wire to screw down.
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    Aug 26, 2013, 01:51 PM
    All grounds must be connected together, and all metal boxes must be grounded/bonded.
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