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    Mar 30, 2010, 02:34 AM
    Install new ceiling fan light
    I have a couple of outlets, there's a rotary type dimmer switch on the wall that fully controls the outlet.. Can I grab power from switch for new switch so I can turn the light on and off. And control the fan with the pull chain. Ther's 2 wire coming in to existing switch black and white
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    Mar 30, 2010, 02:51 PM

    1. You have a dimmer controlling outlets?
    2. What wires are at the switch?
    3. Are there already any wires where you plan to install the fan?

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    Mar 30, 2010, 10:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ceilingfanrepair View Post
    1. You have a dimmer controlling outlets?!
    2. What wires are at the switch?
    3. Are there already any wires where you plan to install the fan?

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    We bought the house this way. We have a lamp pluged into the outlet for now, wich is controlled by the switch. One cable coming in 12/2 romex.And no wire for the fan/light. I've drilled the hole for it though. Thanks for the help
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    Mar 31, 2010, 07:14 PM

    If there are only two wires coming into the switch box, you can't grab power there. How many wires come in at the outlet?
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