I bought a set - electrician installed (new house) - I want to go to regular dimming 3 way switches - how to wire?
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The Z-Wave switch operates like a dimmer and a regular 3-way switch. Press and hold the top of the switch and it will turn on and brighten to the maximum. Press and hold the bottom of the switch and will dim to the minimum and turn off. Set the desired dimming level. Now, when you press and release the bottom of the switch, the light will dim and turn off. Press and release the top of the switch and the light will turn on, and it will brighten to the previous setting. It is great!
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You bought a set, an electrician installed it, and now you want to go back to regular 3 way switches? Why? You essentially have the same functionality as regular 3 way dimming switches anyway.
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If you have an older dimmer switch, do not use these bulbs. CFLs require a newer 3-way dimmer switch. I had to pay an electrician $60 to learn this :)
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This does not offer an option to wire into existing electrical switches or dimmers. I'm sure it could be done, if you know a few things about electrical. This system plugs into an existing outlet and uses a wired switch. It does not have a dimmer.
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That's what I did...I had to bypass the dimmer switch (cut it out and splice the wires), but it works perfectly in that manner and I have the wires hidden.
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I would just remove the dimmer and plug directly into a switch-controlled outlet. You could use a dimmer switch to control the outlet, which would accomplish your objective.
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Yes, you can install a standard AC dimmer switch. That is what we installed. No need for a transformer dimmer.
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I wired mine to a standard 12-2 wiring with three way. I used these to light up interior steps. A switch on lower level and 2nd level
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The only way to dim would be to use a low voltage inline dimmer, you can try a lutron dimmer switch but I don't believe it work because it is not a damnable driver
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Yes I would install two Dimmers at the "ends" and leave the center 4way switch - a 4way sw has 4 terminals and will be easy to spot out of the three locations - this way the dimmed power is only passing thru the 4way not affecting the dimmed power - anyway I haven't seen 4way dimmers so it is likely your only option ..from an electrician .. also 16watt x 9 = 144watts you are just under the 150watt limit of these switches - and higher bulb and it will get too hot and burn itself out (I never tried overloading this particular switch but have burned out other dimmers at overcapacity)
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I believe you can use it in a 4 way configuration, you just need to buy one additional Maestro Remote Dimmer switch.
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Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail how you have your system set up. I'd be happy to help you.Doobster Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail... » Read More Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail how you have your system set up. I'd be happy to help you.Doobster « Show Less
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Hi Tom, That's actually my current setup. I used to have 1 dimmer and 2-regular non-dimmer switches and I replaced one of the non-dimmer switches with Honeywell timer switch. As long as each switches are independent to each other, it should not be an issue. Btw, I'm not a professional electrician so this response is just based on my current home setup. - Joel
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John; call lutron tech service. They are very helpful. I install many dimmers and always call them for direction.
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It's pretty straightforward. Of course you want to kill the circuit breaker before starting. The switch/dimmer comes with 4 wires attached: green = ground; black = common or power; and 2 red = load/3 way connecton. They are connected to the existing wiring with wire nuts. There is a wiring diagram included. Follow the lead of your existing 3 way. The main thing you have to do is identify the common connection; the other 2 are interchangeable. I usually wrap a piece of tape around the common wire so I won't lose track of it once it's separated from the switch. The existing wires may or may not have the same colors as the switch, but that's not important. Hope this helps. It's pretty straightforward. Of course you want to kill the circuit breaker before starting. The switch/dimmer comes with 4 wires attached: green = ground; black = common or power; and 2 red = load/3 way connecton. They are connected to the existing wiring with wire nuts. There is a wiring diagram included. Follow the lead of your existing 3 way. The main thing you have to do is identify the common connection; the other 2 are interchangeable. I usually wrap a piece of tape around the common wire so I won't lose track of it once it's separated from the switch. The existing wires may or may... » Read More It's pretty straightforward. Of course you want to kill the circuit breaker before starting. The switch/dimmer comes with 4 wires attached: green = ground; black = common or power; and 2 red = load/3 way connecton. They are connected to the existing wiring with wire nuts. There is a wiring diagram included. Follow the lead of your existing 3 way. The main thing you have to do is identify the common connection; the other 2 are interchangeable. I usually wrap a piece of tape around the common wire so I won't lose track of it once it's separated from the switch. The existing wires may or may not have the same colors as the switch, but that's not important. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes; that is how I am using this in two different rooms. And that should be the only 3way setup. 2 dimmers would not work correctly.
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I used an electronic dimmer switch and it works like a charm I got mine at Ace Hardware for less than $20. Remember you are controlling the power to the Ballast not the Lamp
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you have to get and many of the wires as possible out of the tube, then take the remaining 1 or 2 wires and put the on the bottom arc of the tube. I agree it is a tight fit and I had to file off 1/64 of an inch of the top of the switch. I found that you work for a few minutes and then walk way for and hour. Use a wood dowel if you need to push the dimmer. Good luck.