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11-04-03, 04:34 PM

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I am trying to install a ceiling fan and have my wires crossed

I am attempting to install a ceiling fan . The fan is going into a ceiling that doesnt have existing wiring. I am trying to jump off of a switch that is existing for my closet light. I have installed a double switch box and jumped off to the new switch but when I turn the fan on the closet light comes on very dim. Wehn I turn on the light on the fan the light in the closet comes on. I am very confused please help. thanks big d.

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11-04-03, 04:54 PM

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Tapping power from a switch is often impossible. Before you started, was there just one pair of wires in the switch box, and were there both a black wire and a white wire attached to the switch. If the answer is "yes", then you attempted the impossible. You need to find another source of power. An unswitched receptacle is usually a good choice, as long as that receptacle is not serving a kitchen, bathroom, dining room or laundry area. You can run another cable from this receptacle to either the switch box or to the ceiling (your choice).

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