Switches Wiring Discussion
| Topic | Replies | Views | Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 “… |
|
6 | 11560 | February 23, 2023 |
|
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 … |
|
10 | 2327 | November 22, 2022 |
|
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… |
|
17 | 2830 | December 19, 2021 |
|
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 … |
|
15 | 5489 | July 8, 2021 |
|
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… |
|
0 | 1536 | March 29, 2020 |
|
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. |
|
29 | 2630 | October 13, 2024 |
|
Alternative wiring for ceiling fan with light when using smart bulbs?
|
|
9 | 38 | May 7, 2025 |
|
Blue 2-in-1/Smart Dimmer & bathroom fan
|
|
4 | 34 | May 5, 2025 |
|
Perhaps not your typical 3-way switch issue
|
|
3 | 19 | May 4, 2025 |
|
4-way options with 2 smart switches and 1 aux switch
|
|
2 | 22 | May 4, 2025 |
|
White series fan fastest setting not working when neutral in use
|
|
2 | 47 | April 30, 2025 |
|
Best Practice for Too Many Neutrals in a 4-Gang Box
|
|
7 | 152 | April 23, 2025 |
|
3-way with power to light box and no neutral at switches
|
|
2 | 45 | April 22, 2025 |
|
Switch Not Powering, Canopy Not Pairing — Inovelli 2-1 + Fan Canopy Module No Neutral Setup
|
|
18 | 61 | April 21, 2025 |
|
Multi-Way (3-Way) + Dumb / Existing Diagrams Miscoloring Confusion during Setup
|
|
25 | 73 | April 17, 2025 |
|
Blue canopy hunter simple connect
|
|
11 | 60 | April 14, 2025 |
|
Powering a wall mounted dashboard
|
|
7 | 93 | April 14, 2025 |
|
A little wiring assistance would be greatly appreciated!
|
|
2 | 41 | April 10, 2025 |
|
Blue Series w/Two wires
|
|
33 | 101 | April 7, 2025 |
|
3 fan wires in canopy
|
|
3 | 56 | April 6, 2025 |
|
3-way / 4-way wiring second opinion on what electrician is telling me
|
|
7 | 75 | April 6, 2025 |
|
Another 3 way switch - Wife’s not happy. Send help
|
|
25 | 131 | April 6, 2025 |
|
New Hunter fan - Blue series fan module
|
|
5 | 50 | April 5, 2025 |
|
4 Way Wiring with Power at the Light
|
|
1 | 14 | April 4, 2025 |
|
Multi-way Wiring Question
|
|
3 | 29 | April 4, 2025 |
|
Does the position of the blue and auxes matter in a four switch multi point setup?
|
|
3 | 30 | April 4, 2025 |
|
Yet another 3way confusion post
|
|
35 | 82 | April 3, 2025 |
|
Another three way switch w/fan and light
|
|
2 | 29 | April 1, 2025 |
|
Switches that are wired to outlets
|
|
5 | 109 | March 30, 2025 |
|
Possible Firmware Issue? - 4-way setup with 2 LED fixtures, 1 Blue Dimmer and 2 Dumb switches - Lights Flashing on/off unless lights turned on by smart switch first
|
|
9 | 84 | March 28, 2025 |