Hello I’m trying to install this inovelli red Zwave dimmer switch . This switch does not require a neutral . I’ll be removing the single pole switch on the right and replace it with the inovelli . You can see the switch on the right (the one I’m holding ) has the load at the top then it has the load for the switch nexted to it. Then the red wire goes to control the light . No ground No neutral .
My question is shouldn’t I be able to remove the switch on the right? And just connect the inovelli the 100% the same way ? Here is the instructions from inovelli also do I need a ground ? I think I see one in the back of the box .
Also do you have to program the switch for a dimmer / single pole
The switch in your hand with the conductor piggybacked to the other switch has the line at the top, not the load. The load is the red conductor on the bottom.
The grounds are the bare copper bundle at the back of the box on the right. Yes, you need a ground.
The switch does not require a neutral in configurations where there is no neutral. If there is a neutral in the box, you should use it. I can’t see well enough into your box to tell. Post a picture showing the connections to the switch and into the box with everything pulled out and let’s take a look.
The switch will default to single pole. IIRC, the default is on/off, so you may have to reprogram it to dimmer.
Thank you , what features will I lose if I don’t use a neutral? Also for the ground is a ground wire included with the switch ? If so do I simply tie the ground from the ground screw from switch to the copper in the back of the box ?
So I can connect it the same way as the old dumb switch is connected however I need the ground correct ?
It’s not a matter of getting additional features if you have a neutral. It’s a matter of wiring the switch properly. If you are in a neutral configuration and don’t add a neutral, the switch may not work correctly. I can’t say for sure, but others in the past have reported that they wired their switch improperly in this fashion and it caused issues.
The ground pigtail is not included with the switch. Cut a piece of Romex and pull the bear copper conductor out of it. Pigtail it by wrapping one end to the copper bundle and connect the other end using the backstab ground hole on the switch.
If you have a neutral configuration in that box then no, you can’t just connect it the way the old one was connected.
If you are unfamiliar with electrical wiring, it is best to consult with a licensed electrician to make sure that you do this safely and properly.
I was reading that if no neutral was used you may need a bypass if the load is under 25w . I’m connecting this to a light fixture with 4 bulbs and the bulbs are 8 watts each 32 watts total these are 60 watt equivalent bulbs . Should be fine without a bypass?
