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 | 8610 | 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 | 2029 | 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 | 2578 | 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 | 5073 | 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 | 1485 | 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 | 2413 | August 14, 2020 |
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3Way Wiring 2in1 + Aux Guidance
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0 | 19 | September 7, 2024 |
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Non Neutral 3 way - Smart on one end + Aux
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2 | 29 | August 31, 2024 |
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Red dimmer 3-way with dumb switch both only turning on or off
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5 | 60 | August 29, 2024 |
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Replacing a Cooper 6107 Motion Detector Switch (Non-Neutral, Weird 3-Way)
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6 | 61 | August 27, 2024 |
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Aux switch causing light to dim on any button press in 3-way
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0 | 24 | August 24, 2024 |
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Blue 2-1 and fan canopy module
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2 | 71 | August 23, 2024 |
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Wiring guidance for unexpected bundle
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6 | 55 | August 22, 2024 |
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Aux switch not working in a 3-way setup
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10 | 124 | August 21, 2024 |
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White Series Smart Dimmer - Voltage detected on paddle
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2 | 100 | August 20, 2024 |
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LZW31-SN Three Way - Light only works if both switches are on
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3 | 45 | August 19, 2024 |
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White series overloading circuit?
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11 | 122 | August 16, 2024 |
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White Series Smart 2-1 Odd Behavior in 3 Way Setup
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1 | 81 | August 15, 2024 |
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Issue With Wiring Blue Series Smart 2-1 Switch / Fried Switch
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2 | 58 | August 14, 2024 |
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Is it possible to use a 2-1 switch as an aux
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1 | 65 | August 14, 2024 |
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Need help wiring a 3-way, 2-in-1 dimmer switch (white). Primary switch in a 4-gang box is complicating things. First switch has 2 black wires, 1 white wire. Second switch has black, white and red wires
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3 | 70 | August 13, 2024 |
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Three Way Dummy Switch
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3 | 39 | August 12, 2024 |
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3-way white series
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18 | 205 | August 11, 2024 |
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3 Way wiring that is confusing to me
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19 | 182 | July 30, 2024 |
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Blue 2-1 Dimmer and Hue Bulb Buzzing
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14 | 60 | July 29, 2024 |
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lzw30-SN 3-Way setup not working (parameters needed?)
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13 | 3331 | July 27, 2024 |
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Blue fan switch set up
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7 | 55 | July 27, 2024 |
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Blue 2-1 switch in non-neutral setup and Aeotec bypass keeps rebooting, but only in Off position
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4 | 43 | July 26, 2024 |
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Fan Switch on a "DC" Exhaust Fan
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12 | 243 | July 17, 2024 |
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Blue Light switches with smart bulb and Amazon fan
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1 | 23 | July 17, 2024 |