Switches Wiring Discussion
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Wiring Diagrams
Over the next couple weeks, I’ll be revamping the wiring diagrams to show a before and after so you can easily determine what setup you have currently and then how you’ll need to wire the switches moving forward. Prior … |
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10 | 1607 | November 6, 2020 |
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Anatomy of a 4-Way Switch
4-way switches are really simple, they look difficult because the switches have no indication how they work inside. Here is a typical 3-Way switch setup: As shown the light is off because the dimmer outputs on the “… |
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3 | 488 | September 6, 2020 |
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3/4-way setup tip
The switch/dimmer has to be at the LINE junction/box in case of a 3-way or 4-way. This is needed to make sure power is always available to it. If you don’t it will lose power and your setup will not function correctly. |
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27 | 862 | August 14, 2020 |
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Attaching wires to Inovelli Dimmers
Making good wire connections is extremely important when installing any electrical device. I’ve read in these forums that not everybody is familiar with wiring switches and plugs. Some also know that some devices have … |
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2 | 288 | April 13, 2020 |
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Wiring terminology definitions & why you shouldn't use the safety ground for a Neutral connection
Home wire definitions: Newer homes: Black wire = Line = Power White wire = Neutral = return Green or bare wire = Safety ground. Older Homes: Black wire = Line = Power White wire = Neutral = return Metal box and met… |
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1 | 389 | April 10, 2020 |
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Please read prior to posting!
To make it easier to troubleshoot your issue, please provide the following when posting: Model # of your smart switch: Red Series Dimmer (LZW31-SN), Red Series On/Off (LZW30-SN), Black Series Dimmer (LZW31), Black Ser… |
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0 | 465 | March 29, 2020 |
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LZW36 with dumb 3-way
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6 | 43 | April 13, 2021 |
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AUX (Engrighten 46199) switches not working - LZW31 (Black Gen2, no neutral)
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7 | 34 | April 13, 2021 |
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Another Newbie Q
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12 | 104 | April 12, 2021 |
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Red Dimmer boot loop problems in non-neutral - was working for a week
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22 | 635 | April 12, 2021 |
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LZW30-SN and high power LEDs
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7 | 22 | April 12, 2021 |
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LZW31 black series - no neutral. Reboot loop
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4 | 25 | April 11, 2021 |
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Lzw36 with 2 lights?
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6 | 49 | April 6, 2021 |
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Newbie here - Fan switch question
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6 | 44 | April 6, 2021 |
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LZW-31SN Red Series Dimmer - Reboot Loop/Power Issues
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9 | 74 | April 6, 2021 |
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Can’t configure switch to aux mode
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9 | 63 | April 5, 2021 |
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No Neutral - Switch Doesn't Illuminate
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3 | 24 | April 4, 2021 |
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Think Bypass! Do not discount it (Dimmer / LZW31-SN)
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1 | 260 | April 5, 2021 |
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Trigger ON/OFF events on physical actions regardless of switch logical state
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0 | 78 | November 18, 2020 |
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Setting the parameter for non neutral
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1 | 245 | April 2, 2021 |
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No neutral, maybe dual project hurricane switches?
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0 | 61 | January 29, 2021 |
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One of two LED bulbs in fixture doesn't work
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2 | 30 | April 1, 2021 |
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LZW31 not working in 3-way application, please help
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25 | 195 | March 31, 2021 |
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LZW30-SN 3 Way wiring
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7 | 49 | March 30, 2021 |
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Sanity check for LZW31 3-Way with auxillary switch
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3 | 67 | March 29, 2021 |
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3-Way, Non-Neutral, <25W Wiring Check
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16 | 76 | March 25, 2021 |
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Red Dimmer Switch Wiring Help
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1 | 39 | March 24, 2021 |
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Two hot wires in switch box (Red Dimmer Wiring Help)
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19 | 66 | March 23, 2021 |
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Help - LZW31-SN 3-way w/ neutral behaving oddly
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10 | 91 | March 22, 2021 |
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Old vs New Work 3-Way + Junction
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38 | 82 | March 22, 2021 |