Switches Wiring Discussion
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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 | 2009 | September 6, 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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10 | 865 | November 22, 2022 |
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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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17 | 1285 | December 19, 2021 |
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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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15 | 3018 | July 8, 2021 |
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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 | 1030 | March 29, 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 | 1523 | August 14, 2020 |
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Load in between switches 1 and 2, in a 3 switch setup
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8 | 60 | November 28, 2022 |
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Bad Blue switch as AUX?
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1 | 67 | November 24, 2022 |
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Dual Blue Switches in 3 Way Mode - Only One Switch Works
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24 | 356 | November 23, 2022 |
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Blue Series and Dumb switch multi-way issue
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36 | 224 | November 22, 2022 |
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Blue-series Multi-way weird on-off behavior
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6 | 96 | November 22, 2022 |
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Blue 2-1 Single Pole Sanity Check
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5 | 127 | November 21, 2022 |
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4-way / line in 'middle' / load at end - is it possible?
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3 | 73 | November 18, 2022 |
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Flashing lights in 3-way Blue + Dumb
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27 | 361 | November 16, 2022 |
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Blue Series No Neutral- Hue Being Ceiling Light
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0 | 54 | November 15, 2022 |
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3-way switch with two travelers
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2 | 68 | November 13, 2022 |
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Can I use the Blue series in on/off mode to control an outlet? SOLVED (no)
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16 | 234 | November 12, 2022 |
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Non-Neutral 3-way Wiring Help - Blue Dimmer w/ Aux
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11 | 131 | November 10, 2022 |
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Blue Series - Flashing Lights (Dumb LEDs)
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15 | 188 | November 10, 2022 |
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Blues 2-1 and a transformer for halogen spots
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30 | 220 | November 9, 2022 |
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Blue 2-1 3way with Aux does not turn on light
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17 | 172 | November 8, 2022 |
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3-Way Issue - ON/OFF's Only | (Wiring Correct, But Lights Not Behaving Properly)
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96 | 5114 | November 8, 2022 |
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Wiring help needed to add a Blue 2-1 to a very messy (and confusing) 3 gang box
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7 | 177 | November 5, 2022 |
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Blue 2-in-1 replacing illuminated Dimmer
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2 | 77 | November 2, 2022 |
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Red On/Off with Add-on. No Neutrals. Line + 2 travelers in 1 box, load + 2 travelers in the other
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11 | 118 | October 31, 2022 |
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Blue Series 4 way with light in the middle wiring help
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9 | 114 | October 31, 2022 |
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Lzw31-sn and HS-WA100+, with neutral wire, 3way setup
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0 | 47 | October 30, 2022 |
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Blue 2-1 in a 3 way with dumb switch turning off when dumb switch is turned off
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23 | 163 | October 30, 2022 |
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3 way dimmer/aux wiring help (no neutral/return in box with line?)
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16 | 215 | October 29, 2022 |
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Blue Series 2-1's and Aux White's, Neutral, 3 way setups - Need help double checking my wiring
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50 | 237 | October 28, 2022 |