Close posted by 1 hour ago. Since this is only single pole and not 3 way i dont need one of the red wires so i should cap it off.
Changing One Switch In A 3 Way Circuit To A Lutron Motion
Installing 3 way dimmer. 3 way switch diagram. Green or bare copper wire in wall box to green terminal screw or green dimmer lead. Remove the cover plate from the switch. However on my switch the 2 red wires are solid. Lutrons new facility management tool empowers you to manage your building from anywhere. Installing a 3 way lutron dimmer on a single pole application.
When installing dimmers for 3 way switches remember to buy a special 3 way dimmer switch it will say at the store and on the package. But if youre replacing a three way switch with a three way dimmer label the common wire itll be labeled on the old switch when you remove the old switch so you can connect it to the common terminal on the dimmer. Wire a 3 way switch duration. Coming out of the switch itself is 2 red wires a black wire and a ground wire. Step 3 here a 600. How to install a 3 way dimmer switch duration.
Also only one switch in this setup can be on a dimmer. Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft 90 m. Connect wires per wiring diagram as follows. Installing a 3 way lutron dimmer on a single pole application. Step 4 position the. No stripes of any color on.
Wiring dimmer 3 way box. Light switch wiring wiring diagrams. Step 3 unscrew. Humming or buzzing dimmed lights. 3 way dimmer switch wiring diagram. Line hot common wall box wire identified tagged when removing old switch to dimmer terminal screw.
Be sure to get your copy of my big new ebook. Installing a 3 way dimmer switch step 1 turn off power. A good rule is to not exceed more than 80 of the rate maximum for the dimmer switch. Plus learn how to change a single pole switch to a 3 way switch. This is where the travelers. How to install as a 3 way.
When using the coordinating remote without leds the dimmer can be installed on either the line or load side of the 3 way circuit. Fully explained 3 way dimmer switch wiring diagram. 3 way dimer installation assistant tool. Complete guide to home electrical wiring wire it right with the help of my illustrated wiring book great for any home wiring project. Learn more about residential house wiring perfect for homeowners students and. My problem is lutron says to cap off the red wire with the white stripe.
Instructions for dimmer switch wiring step 1 the typical 3 way switch wiring has two screw terminals at one end of the switch. See how to wire it right. Step 2 this wired 3 way dimmer switch has the red and white travelers attached to the set of screw terminals at one. Turn off the power to the circuit. Wiring a 3 way dimmer switch. Remove the two screws that secure the switch to the wall box and gently pull the switch out.
Step 2 take off the cover.
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