Out Of This World Dimmer Switch With 3 Wires

Also the simple instructions and easy layout of the switch allows even the newest diy er to install this 3 way dimmable switch.

Dimmer switch with 3 wires. That red wire is a traveler wire and indicates that that. Follow step 12 above to pair the primary switch to the secondary switches. A ground wire a hot lead wire and two travelers to allow for a connection to another switch or outlet.

Make sure the electricity. A 3 wire nm connects the travelers of the dimmer to the travelers of the 3 way switch. Plus learn how to change a single pole switch to a 3 way switch.

Connect the white wire on the idevices dimmer switch to the neutral wire usually white in the gang box and cap with a wire nut. The common terminal of the 3 way switch connects to the light fixture s. This dimmer switch will serve as another secondary switch.

The green ground lead attaches to the switch box ground wire the red and white travelers are attached to the pair of red leads and the black lead is connected to the power or switch leg connected at the fixture s. Now connect the other two wires to the other side keeping in mind which one goes on top and which one gets connected to the bottom. Connect the ground wire to the three way dimmer switch first.

3 way switches are also marked with four wires in the wall outlet. The ground wire is there for if your switch box is metallic. Then connect the red wire to the side of the switch with the solitary screw.

This dimmer is not very deep if compare to other dimmers and therefore you got plenty of room for the wires and wire nuts to fit behind the dimmer. One black wire supposed to be white painted black goes to your light. Traveler wires are interchangeable on each switch.