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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6 | 10294 | February 23, 2023 |
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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 | 2223 | 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 | 2751 | 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 | 5318 | 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 | 1512 | 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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29 | 2562 | October 13, 2024 |
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Help with a 3 way
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6 | 35 | January 24, 2025 |
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Controlling two devices - one switch?
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8 | 48 | January 23, 2025 |
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3 and 4 gang boxes and common wire
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1 | 28 | January 23, 2025 |
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Can’t figure out 3 way wiring! Help Me!
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8 | 82 | January 20, 2025 |
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No ground wire?
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14 | 220 | January 20, 2025 |
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Can I use a Red switch in a 3-way setup with power from the light, no neutral and a dumb switch?
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1 | 18 | January 19, 2025 |
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Inovelli Blue Dimmer overheating when hooking up to line + load, old dimmer works
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5 | 26 | January 18, 2025 |
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Inovelli White 2-1 in a Switch Leg 3 way
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20 | 176 | January 15, 2025 |
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Ceiling fan with bulbs switched out to Philips Hue
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3 | 44 | January 15, 2025 |
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Confusion about 3-way wiring diagram
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3 | 72 | January 11, 2025 |
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Blue Smart Dimmer Switches - No Neutral Wiring - Switch LED Flickering - 2 Bypasses Installed
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1 | 45 | January 10, 2025 |
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Help with a 3-way switch
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7 | 84 | January 7, 2025 |
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White Dimmer 3-way dumb switch not changing switching modes
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1 | 36 | January 5, 2025 |
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Smart switch no load / multi gang switch setup
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1 | 24 | January 3, 2025 |
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One dumb switch on a 4-way prevents lights from turning on
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14 | 53 | January 2, 2025 |
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Blue series, non-neutral, switch doesn’t power up, but fixture flickers
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1 | 22 | January 2, 2025 |
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Solid switch power but no bulb actibvity in non-neutral mode
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4 | 30 | January 1, 2025 |
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Smart Fan Canopy Module White Wire From Current Receiver
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1 | 19 | December 31, 2024 |
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Looking for wiring help (2 black / 1 red)
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3 | 36 | December 30, 2024 |
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Older home, a bit voodoo wiring
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0 | 34 | December 30, 2024 |
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Connect the Ground?
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19 | 2576 | December 29, 2024 |
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Help with 5 way wiring with 7 light fixtures no neutral
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41 | 144 | December 28, 2024 |
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Need Help With 3 Way Wiring with 2 Smart Switches Doesn't Match Diagrams
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2 | 52 | December 27, 2024 |
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White Smart switch to Aux 3 way
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19 | 71 | December 23, 2024 |