i wired up this switch the red led lights up but will not control the light. I am trying to control a light in a hallway that can be turned on by a switch at both ends. any ideas?
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All four wires must be properly connected, in which black wire connects to incoming hot wire; white wire connects to neutral of all together; red wire connects to your light as hot; and, the green wire must be grounded.
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I had to update to the new dimmable switches. Home Depot or Lowes will point you to the proper switch. The Old will not work properly.
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sometimes if we put the wrong DC to the IR controller that will have an effect on the output. second, like a lot of other electronics, modems especially. unplug the IR controller so the lights have no power and take out the battery of the hand held R. controller give a minute or so and re connect. sometime a lower voltage or amp power supply can fix this as well. I hope this helped. Frank
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That has GOT to be one of the most interesting ideas I have ever heard of! Try this Don, take the wires from one of those lights that have a remote switch, and place female ends where it connected to the light, and the switch. If you do this; I'll buy one, seeing as how it's such a unique and great idea! Thanks, Garrin! I wish I had thought of it!
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I believe that you will need to adjust the timer. There are various settings that you can adjust to meet your lighting and security purposes. You may have the timer set in the test position. I would check here first, the switch is located on the bottom side of the sensor.
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Hi SH, I just installed the fan this weekend. I ended up replacing my original dimmer switch with a Lutron Fan/Light dimmer combined switch. It is a little pricey but works wonderful and gives much more control over the fan and lighting then the remote. I highly recommend it. Although the switch does not mention compatibility with LEDs, it does in fact work flawlessly with the LED in the fan. Lutron MA-LFQHW-WH Maestro Fan Control and Dimmer Kit, White
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Sounds like you may have them wired into a two way switch (something that would turn on regular lights then when turned off, it sends the power to the LED lights). Its difficult to assist since I don't know how you wired them or where you spliced the hot (red) wire into.
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i installed one and hardly see the red light - if at all. I looked on line for examples for various examples when i wired mine... and its worked ever since.
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Howdy, It's been a long time since I used. However, it appears from the user manual that only the top is controlled, the bottom is not. see the manual: http://www.authinx.com/manuals/X10/SR227.pdf and the website: http://www.thehomeautomationstore.com/sr227.html?gclid=CJvvgs3gnsQCFZBafgodZ2gA3w At least that's how I read it. (I have even forgotten which socket I used -- probably my night light, and once connected, way back when, I seemed to have forgotten about it. I do use a controller for that light, though--- and this gives you an idea of reliability -- jnstall, set up, have the remotee controller, and just forget for years!) Hope this helps. Howdy, It's been a long time since I used. However, it appears from the user manual that only the top is controlled, the bottom is not. see the manual: http://www.authinx.com/manuals/X10/SR227.pdf and the website: http://www.thehomeautomationstore.com/sr227.html?gclid=CJvvgs3gnsQCFZBafgodZ2gA3w At least that's how I read it. (I have even forgotten which socket I used -- probably my night light, and once connected, way back when, I seemed to have forgotten about it. I do use a controller for that light, though--- and this gives you an idea of reliability -- jnstall, set... » Read More Howdy, It's been a long time since I used. However, it appears from the user manual that only the top is controlled, the bottom is not. see the manual: http://www.authinx.com/manuals/X10/SR227.pdf and the website: http://www.thehomeautomationstore.com/sr227.html?gclid=CJvvgs3gnsQCFZBafgodZ2gA3w At least that's how I read it. (I have even forgotten which socket I used -- probably my night light, and once connected, way back when, I seemed to have forgotten about it. I do use a controller for that light, though--- and this gives you an idea of reliability -- jnstall, set up, have the remotee controller, and just forget for years!) Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Josie, I have installed two of these kits. One in my master bedroom, the other above my staircase and both work without issue. I did have a problem that is difficult for me to remember(it's been a long time since the install) that involved the light, it wouldn't operate. The issue turned out to be a wiring cross because I misread the directions, it was resolved when the wiring issue was corrected. Your problem sounds like it might be an issue with two light switches in the room. If you only have one switch in the room then I would recheck the wiring or return the unit affected by the switch. Josie, I have installed two of these kits. One in my master bedroom, the other above my staircase and both work without issue. I did have a problem that is difficult for me to remember(it's been a long time since the install) that involved the light, it wouldn't operate. The issue turned out to be a wiring cross because I misread the directions, it was resolved when the wiring issue was corrected. Your problem sounds like it might be an issue with two light switches in the room. If you only have one switch in the room then I would recheck the wiring or return the unit affected by the switch.
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I had the same problem with one of the exterior lights it was controling. Seems like a tiny amount of 'current' was still running through it, even when off.I changed the incandescent bulb to a compact florescent bulb. Now it seems better.
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Hi My name is John. Are you running all your all black wires to ground. Red is positive or (HOT) wire & black being ground? Follow signal switch wiring color for color. Make sure you ground all connections.
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Hi Maxime, you may have the wires connected up wrong, I joined the two red wires together on plus, then black on minus leaving fine black, not connected see how that will work good luck Chris
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the down light button just turns on the light. I have never used the up light. I did notice that if you have two switches on the wall they need to be both in the up position or down position. Weird but it works! I am very happy with this purchase. Good luck
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Howdy, It's been a long time since I used. However, it appears from the user manual that only the top is controlled, the bottom is not. see the manual: http://www.authinx.com/manuals/X10/SR227.pdf and the website: http://www.thehomeautomationstore.com/sr227.html?gclid=CJvvgs3gnsQCFZBafgodZ2gA3w At least that's how I read it. (I have even forgotten which socket I used -- probably my night light, and once connected, way back when, I seemed to have forgotten about it. I do use a controller for that light, though--- and this gives you an idea of reliability -- jnstall, set up, have the remotee controller, and just forget for years!) Hope this helps.
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Not 100% on the LED light, as i have a normal bulb in mine, however, in my last house i believe i had the same switch and it did work. I believe it depends on teh bulb and not the controller, some LED cannot be dimmed. The switch itself, if you just press the button quickly, the light turns on and off instantly. If you press and hold the button, then the light dims.
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If the lighte are turned on by the red pin and since the black pin does not trip the lights off, how do you turn the lights off? Try replacing the black pin to another location. If that ddoes not work you must have a defective black pin.