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 | 1500 | 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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2 | 564 | 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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17 | 1001 | 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 | 2624 | 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 | 805 | 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 | 1296 | August 14, 2020 |
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Standard 3-way exhibiting strange switching - feel like i've tried everything.... any ideas?
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29 | 525 | May 25, 2022 |
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3-way light dimmer with GFCI outlet
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12 | 147 | May 10, 2022 |
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Install remote end of 3-way no neutral?
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9 | 66 | May 9, 2022 |
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Flickering with more LEDs
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4 | 127 | May 3, 2022 |
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Blue Series in 3way & 4way
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1 | 93 | April 28, 2022 |
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Is it possible to control 2 independent lights from a single Red series switch?
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3 | 85 | April 24, 2022 |
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Red Series Dimmers & ABT-5X1W LED Dimmable driver
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3 | 92 | April 4, 2022 |
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2x Single Pole LZW31 Neutral Setup, but 4 wires in box
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3 | 74 | April 3, 2022 |
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Lzw30-sn 3-way not working as expected
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2 | 65 | April 3, 2022 |
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Dimmer doesn't work after changing light
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9 | 146 | March 30, 2022 |
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LZW31-SN max amps?
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6 | 445 | March 4, 2022 |
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4way switch using 14/2 wires - Why didn't my house burn down?
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21 | 6180 | February 10, 2020 |
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3-Way Issue - ON/OFF's Only | (Wiring Correct, But Lights Not Behaving Properly)
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95 | 4214 | February 22, 2022 |
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3 Way Switch No Neutral - Very Confused Please Help
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27 | 8673 | February 20, 2022 |
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Help with wiring 3-way -- LZW31-SN + add-on -- no neutral, power at fixture
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13 | 319 | February 20, 2022 |
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LZW30-SN Turns on by itself / doens't work properly with three way wiring (but fine as single switch)
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15 | 587 | February 13, 2022 |
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LZW30-SN and 3 way with GE AUX
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3 | 641 | December 27, 2019 |
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LZW30-SN in 3-way with add on switch
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8 | 812 | February 13, 2022 |
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lzw30-SN 3-Way setup not working (parameters needed?)
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10 | 1698 | February 13, 2022 |
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Problem with Red Series Dimmer LZW31-SN and Philips Hue Fair light
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4 | 199 | February 11, 2022 |
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Lzw31-sn ODD behaviour
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9 | 197 | February 5, 2022 |
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3-way with Two Circuits Help
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2 | 178 | February 1, 2022 |
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3-way Red Dimmer Help
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2 | 289 | May 16, 2021 |
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Wiring neutral with Black Series dimmer
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13 | 351 | January 31, 2022 |