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 | 6923 | 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 | 1722 | 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 | 2210 | 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 | 4695 | 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 | 1401 | 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 | 2213 | August 14, 2020 |
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How to install bypass on a light fixture with no neutral?
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19 | 130 | April 24, 2024 |
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Blue 1-2 Switch with Aux Switches Possible?: 4-way setup, no neutral
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2 | 67 | April 16, 2024 |
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3-way | Red Series + AUX ** 2 Red Wires
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23 | 231 | April 16, 2024 |
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Please Help with Wiring
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3 | 55 | April 15, 2024 |
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Lights not working after replacing switches
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7 | 72 | April 15, 2024 |
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Odd original wiring : 3-way with 2 Blue Series 2-1 Switches possible?
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2 | 118 | April 8, 2024 |
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3 way with one 3 wire and one 2 wire
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8 | 82 | April 8, 2024 |
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Converting an outlet switch to smart bulb controller (Red Series Dimmer)
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1 | 52 | April 5, 2024 |
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3-Way w/ neutral wiring schematic anomaly
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1 | 111 | April 4, 2024 |
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3-way wiring. Where to put the aux switch?
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16 | 203 | March 31, 2024 |
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Wiring blue 2-1 switch to power only (no switch)
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6 | 91 | March 26, 2024 |
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Red Switch Blinking Cyan When Smart Bulbs Off
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2 | 87 | March 14, 2024 |
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Advice on 4-way wiring with power source via the light
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7 | 154 | March 4, 2024 |
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Blue Switch Wiring Issue- should be easy!
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6 | 134 | February 29, 2024 |
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Red 2-1 for 4 Way with no Neutral?
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19 | 293 | February 25, 2024 |
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3-way + dumb, with blue replacing dumb switch at the load side
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9 | 139 | February 24, 2024 |
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5-way w/ aux switches
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0 | 97 | February 21, 2024 |
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Backwards single pole switch?
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9 | 564 | February 14, 2024 |
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Help with 3 way wiring in old house (No neutral)
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0 | 100 | February 7, 2024 |
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3-way, no neutral, smart bulbs - troubleshooting
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6 | 168 | February 6, 2024 |
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Mixing and LZW31-SN and VZW31-SN in 3way
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0 | 95 | February 6, 2024 |
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No neutral wire in brand new construction?
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3 | 221 | February 1, 2024 |
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3-way Wiring Confusion
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15 | 160 | January 31, 2024 |
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3 way install with Blue VZM31-SN and AUX switch... help with existing wiring
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3 | 135 | January 27, 2024 |