Can this be installed in older homes that do not have a neutral wire???
1239438
Yes of course, but I do not recommend it. Buyer with this problem should use a licensed electrician. I did it myself but did not have wiring problems I could not solve, like a junction box. Problem #2, this unit requires three switches, light, fan, and heater. Another item you need an intake pipe from the roof for clean air. I only delay was waiting for a replacement intake vent that had a flapper valve that was broken. Good luck, this unit works very well and replaces a 25 year unit.
1239439
While I'm certain the professional and safest answer is "get your home rewired", my home is 90+ years old and only two conductor(no neutral) and its worked for us for years now. Good luck!
1877729
No. I have two of these and just replaced the existing switch and enrolled it in my zWave system. You can got the Leviton.com and enter the model number then downloar a complete set of instructions. A neutral power source and a neutral wire are not the same thing however.
1036083
You'd have to contact Intermatic for a definite answer. It has a neutral wire but I don't know for sure if it would work properly without it connected. I think it should but that's only a guess.
1701471
Sorry but, I just went ahead and connected the neutral since it was there, I don't know if it's required.
313100
Most likely yes. First use a multimeter to check if the hot wire (black or red where I live) is live. if it is not, Use the alligator clips on the neutral (white) and hot wires. As Malloy said below, make sure the breaker is off, even if the hot wire is not live. Better safe than sorry
606654
It is not designed for that. You would need to install a wire with a plug onto the unit.
1067296
We haven't been able to install this yet, so I can't comment. The house we are temporarily in does not have grounded switches.
1877306
No. This will not work in a 3 way switch application. Also requires a neutral.
2069648
Yes, if you can use simple tools and undsrstand basic wiring. Best to install a junction box off an existing circuit
1562313
This is a three way switch and it wires no differently than other three way switches. You would be only be wiring hot (black), traveler (red) and ground (bare) to the switch.... The neutral (white) would not be involved with the switch. Not sure if that answers your question. Please study wiring carefully or use an electrician if you are unsure of how to install these.
2258720
I believe you can if you install an identical SwitchLinc in the other location as well. I've thought about doing this, but I'm afraid the 3 way wiring is a little advanced for me. Not to mention that you need to use twice the number of SwitchLincs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twEvh3Vua8U
1542206
Yes, it can be.Just hook up to the line and neutral wires. Not sure why you would want to. A new hair dryer complete with a GFCI attached would be less expensive than just this device by itself.
982812
Yes. That is why I purchased a few of these switches. Keep in mind that there must be a neutral wire available in the switch box to connect to this switch.
1991766
You need to run 12/2 wire with a ground. So, three wires. Black to one leg of 220, white to the other leg, and bare to ground. No neutral is required.
1977507
Yes. Now, arguably you can connect the neutral to the ground and it will still work -- but ideally this should be connected to a white neutral.
1973122
Yes, it requires a neutral wire, and the Product Description should really state that clearly. I do not have a neutral wire and did not find out that I had the wrong product until I saw the package.
347404
I have been using the neutral wires in all of my installations. I'm not sure how it will operate if not connected.