3 Way Dimmer Switch Wiring
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Installing a 3 way dimmer switch box with green, 2 reds and black. © By: Dave Rongey |
Wiring a 3 Way Dimmer Switch
Background: Tim, a Homeowner from Green Valley, Arizona.
[ad#block]Question: Installing a 3 way dimmer switch box with green, 2 reds and black. The current house wiring is bare copper black and white leads.
The direction state:
1)green to bare copper
2) ID tagged or marked wire? removed from the colored switch screw labeled common or com. connect this wire to only black wire on the dimmer?
3) Choose either red dimmer wire and connect to either of the wires previously removed from the switch?
4) With only one red wire remaining from the dimmer connect this wire to remaining wire previously removed from the switch??
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Tim.
I have provided the following links that lead to fully detailed information on this website that will assist you with your electrical question:
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