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    Sep 24, 2011, 06:40 AM
    Wiring a new fan/light combo
    I want to control the light and fan separately from 2 locations in the same room. Do I need 4 3 way switches ? Or 2 3 way and 2 4 way. Feed coming to light/fan
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    Sep 24, 2011, 01:39 PM
    If you want to control both the fan and the light independently from two locations you will need a 3-wire cable from the ceiling to the first location, two 3-wire cables between the two locations and four 3-way switches.
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