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On the combination Two Switches #5224 do I break

On the combination Two Switches #5224 do I break the tab to permit it to operate two units separately. Are the white wires attached?

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No need to break the tab... that' on the power IN side of the switch..
You only need one power in (in most cases).
The power outs are separated already.. one goes to your first load and the other will go to the second.
The white wires are your common and are hooked together with the other whites in the box... don't hook them to the switch.
Hope this get's ya all connected... let me know if you need more assistance.
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