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    May 22, 2012, 12:40 PM
    Replacing two-wire fan switch with three-wire new version
    I need to replace the wall switch for a whole house fan. The original has two leads to interrupt the current in the black wire, and a ground. The new switch has three wires: White, black (hot) and red (load). No obvious ground. Help! Can't fine the old style anywhere. Suggestions, anyone?

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