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    blondechk Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 8, 2009, 01:38 PM
    Light switches/ outlets/ ceiling fans/lights
    The light switches in my house
    Only work for outlets not the ceiling fans/lights. Why?
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    Oct 8, 2009, 01:40 PM

    Can you explain excatly what you are asking. Not just a brief message, maybe I can help
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    Oct 9, 2009, 12:52 PM

    It's entirely possible that's how they are wired.
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