Can I use this on a three-way switch? That is, can I use this to replace one of two switches that control my ceiling light? Thanks!
1603415
Hi, this depends on what type of switch it is. I think this product is a 2 way switch. If it is, no it won't work. If you are installing this in a 3 way setup where there is another 3 way switch, then the dimmer has to be a 3 way dimmer switch. Another thing to keep in mind is that the light you want to dim has to be able to be dimmable. Example, if it is a flourescent light it must be a dimmable type. Usually incandescent or halogen bulbs are used where dimmers are used. Hope this helps
1603416
No, this is not a three-way switch - it's a regular single pole switch. Lutron does make a 3-way toggler switch - it's model Lutron TGCL-153PH-WH - hope this helps.
1804473
You require a three-pole switch. If it doesn't say "three-pole" it won't work for your use.
1817505
Part 1 of your question: I do not know what you mean by 4-way switch, and therefore cannot say if it would work. Part 2: I have used it to replace two (non-dimming) 3-way switches, and it works great. I.E. I can turn on, turn off and dim the incandescent chandelier at either end.
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Sonja, I don't think it's designed to work with a 3-way circuit. You would have to place it electrically right between the fan and the two switches. Basically, when it was off, the 3-way switches would appear not to work. When it was on, one of the 3-way switches would have to be on. It can't just replace one of the three way switches. I'm not an electrician (but worked with electronics all my life), so anything I've just told you is my best guess. I would try contacting Panasonic with an email to see if anyone makes what you're looking for, or if this switch could possibly work.
285907
I don't believe it will work on a three way switch. It actually turns a standard switch into a three way system using the radio controlled remote switch. The wording on the description & instructions is confusing & a little misleading.
1574315
It works as a 3 way stitch. Both can be use to turn the light on or off at any time. As with any 3 way switch the positions of the toggle will change based on the one previously used. ie traditional on/off positions do not apply.
408194
I used this switch to turn on a light in a pantry without using those obstrusive jamb switches (doors don't close properly when pressing on them from my experience). This is set up as a low voltage SPST switch, so you can't do 3-way switching with it. You can however use 2 reed switches in parallel to turn on the light from 2 door openings, but it wouldn't be a true 3-way switch. It would turn the light switch on if one OR the other door were open.
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Yes it will work inplace of a 3 way switch. If two dimmers are beside each other in a box you will have to break the tabs on the side of the dimmer. This will reduce the wattage rating of the dimmer. If you break one side it reduces by 100 watts. Two sides of tabs removed is 200 watts less.
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Not by themselves without a 3 way wire. This switch is used to replace existing 3 way wiring setup. However if you use a hub like SmartThings you can using apps and just standard Zwave switches.http://community.smartthings.com/t/have-one-light-switch-trigger-another-light/5294
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It is not a three way bulb that dims at three settings on a switch. I does fit in a standard socket and con be used with an infinite dimer switch. By the way. I love this bulb! It did not fit in my fixture globe but I let it stand out by it self. The design is so attractive.
910296
This switch is just a 2 position - On & Off. A 3-way bulb requires a different type switch.You could use this to turn power on to a lamp, and then use the lamp switch to select the 3-way brightness level
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Yes, I have the same situation. You can leave the switch on the light on and control it from inside, or you leave the inside switch on and control it at the light. It WON'T work like a 3-way.
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this is a three speed switch, my ceiling fan has three speeds,, I imagine if you didnt want a fourth speed and tied your wire off, you could use it. I am not an electrician nor can I say to do it, that is up to you,, I had two problems, one my switch stuck, the chain stuck, and two, my capacitor on the middle speed opened. so I only have two speeds currently on my ceiling fan. Of course all my wires are intact as it is a three speed switch, three speed ceiling fan. Hope that answered your question.
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Hi Eric, The particular switches I ordered are not 3 way switches although you can order Heath Zenith switches specificately that are 3 way. They come in sets of 2 switches model # WC-6023 made in white or ivory with remote control. The remote works pretty good as long as you run the antenna wire neatly below the light switch cover. Very good product. Good luck
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It will replace any standard wall mounted light switch, or any standard dimmer switch for incandescent bulbs. I don't see why you would connect a 3-way bulb to a dimmer switch, since you already have 3 levels of light adjustment. Would it work? I guess.
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Yes, I have used this switch for three separate overhead fluorescent lights. I plan to use this switch for the rest of them.
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Well No, You cant ... I had a dual switch as well that controlled 2 different lighting, and I ordered this one and tried and it does not work. I dont think there is anything out there for dual switch. Also for zwave to work you need to have reciever like Vera etc...I am not sure if you have that.Hope that helps.