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    May 17, 2009, 08:40 PM
    Ceiling fan wiring
    Need to know what to do with the red wire coming from the ceiling
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    May 17, 2009, 09:30 PM

    You've got to tell us more than that. How many wires in ceiling box and what color. Do you have a switch for the fan and a switch for the light? Is this new installation or are you replacing a fan/light?
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    May 18, 2009, 11:06 AM

    This is likely a 3 way switch but we need more details so answer harold's questions please.
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    May 18, 2009, 08:23 PM

    What was there before, and how was it wired?

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