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  1. M

    How do I wire a 3-way Zooz Zen21 smart switch?

    The following dead-end 3-way wiring diagram shows my current setup with the Zooz Zen21, but it's not working. This wiring works fine with a simple standard paddle 3-way switch that doesn't require a neutral wire. However, since the Zooz switch requires a neutral wire, I ran a white wire from the...
  2. G

    Can I replace 3-way toggles with 3-way motion switches?

    Hi, I have two 3-way toggle switches by the opposite sides in my garage. Is it possible to replace both of them with motion sensors? Thank you. .grig
  3. M

    Installing touch light switches on 3-way / 4-way circuit

    Hello, I'm replacing standard light switches in my hall and landing with touch switches (not smart, just touch on/off) like these from Amazon; Touch Electrical Light Wall Switch - LIVOLO 2023 New Version 1 Gang 3 Way Modern Tempered Glass Panel Single Pole Electrical Lamp Switch with Led...
  4. C

    Install a 3-way toggle switch and outlet at top of the staircase...

    Hello everyone... There are a total of 4 cables entering the junction box at the top of the staircase. Two 12/2 cables are coming in through the top of the box. One 12/2 cable is coming through the bottom of the box, with a 12/3 cable coming through beside it. The three 12/2 cables have...
  5. David916

    Can't figure this out this 3-way switch for the life of me.

    I know this is probably very simple for a lot of you, but I just can't get it to work right right. I've been close, but no cigar. I disconnected the switches because I painted the walls and I can't remember how I had them wired. There are two 3-way switches that control two exterior lights...
  6. ddd777

    Installing a dimmer on what looks like it was a 3-way, previously.

    Trying to install a Lutron Toggle/Dimmer (TGCL-153PR) Confused, as the current switch has 3 wires gong to it Black, White, and Red (there is also a ground) The Red and Black are both ALWAYS HOT and the White becomes HOT when the current switch is turned on. Which terminals should I attach which...
  7. E

    Combining two 3-way switches & lights

    I have a staircase about 25 feet long with two recessed lights (one up top, the other at the bottom). Each light is on its own 3-way switch, which is ridiculous. I want to combine the lights so that one 3-way switch controls both lights. I tried to wire it up so that each corresponding wire...
  8. H

    Installing kasa 3-way switch

    Hi everyone. I bought one of those smart switches, specifically the Kasa 3 way kit (HS210 KIT). But when I opened my 3 way dumb switches I see only those wires: Downstairs switch: One wire: black, red, white coming out. Those are connected to the switch. Upstairs switch Two wires: One wire...
  9. D

    Help with a Double 3 way switch and 2 regular 3-way switches

    Hi, Need some help with an odd setup. I have a large room with many lights that i separated into 2 sets. In Box 1 there is the 14/2 power in, 2 regular 3-way switches and 2 14/3 wires out to the box at the other side of the room. In Box 2 i only was able to put a single gang box so i got a...
  10. M

    Seeking Guidance: Upgrading a 3-Way Switch to a Smart Switch – Is It Doable?

    I was wondering if someone could assist me in determining whether I can replace my current 3-way switch configuration with an Enbrighten smart switch setup. I have provided photos of everything relevant. The first switch box, which has only one 14-3 cable entering it, is depicted in an attached...
  11. J

    3-way switch issues. Can you blow a “switch”?

    I took a light down to put up a new fixture and now the light goes on but the switch doesn’t shut the light off. The power only stays on so I am quite confused. It is a 3 way switch. Both switches will not turn the light off. The wiring “appears” to be 14/2 to fixture and 14/2 out of fixture...
  12. D

    Converting 3-Way to Parallel

    I have a couple of lights on a 3-way circuit and I want to rewire them with motion sensor outlets and have them in parallel. This way, if either sensor activates, the light will be on. I am seeking guidance on the right way to do this. I have read a bit on 3-way wiring and it looks like there...
  13. kymyost

    Mobile Home 3-way light switch to smart switch

    Hi! We recently moved into a new mobile home and want to install a few smart switches. I know about installing box as these are not self contained like the old switches. My issue is understanding the wires. Below is my setup in the walls. Both switches control the light independently now. I...
  14. J

    How to add an outlet to a 3-way switch?

    I have a three way switch going to my downstairs but I’d like to add an outlet to the top of the stairs switch if possible. I’d also like to add a light to the bottom of the stairs as well but that is for later if it is even possible. Any help or advice would be appreciated. The part that...
  15. B

    3-way or 4-way switch dimming with Shelley2

    Hi there, This is my first post as I am new member here. I would really appreciate if anyone can recommend wiring a smart switch called Shelley2 dimmer into an existing circuit that I have here at my house with three switches controlling same set of lights, two of which are 3-way and the third...
  16. Capybaritone

    3-way dimmer switch problem

    Hello everyone. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. I tried installing a dimmer to a 3-way circuit. The dimmer has a hard switch and a dimming slide. After installing and turning the power back on, both the dimmer switch and the other (non-dimming) switch were able to...
  17. N

    Leviton 3-way smart switch works, but I think it's wired incorrectly!

    I installed a Leviton smart switch in a 3-way circuit and the corresponding coordinating switch in the picture (right switch). The lights function as they should using both switches. However, I recently was about to install another switch on left side of the box, when I looked at the...
  18. S

    Replacing two 3-way switches, one too many wires. What do i do?

    Hi, I'm trying to replace two 3- way switches but there are one too many wires. Can you help? Each has a red and black wire which I've connected to the bronze screws (as they were before). There's also a black wire that connects the black(common) screws on both switches. But then there's an...
  19. C

    5 Sets of Wires in First 3-way Switch Box and One Set in the Other - S.O.S.

    Hoping someone might find this a challenging puzzle - I'd be grateful for any help and sorry in advance for the lengthy description! I think I’ve inherited some creative wiring. I need to replace a 3-way switch on a circuit that worked fine for years. When I removed the old switch, I found 5...
  20. L

    Troubleshooting Buzzing noise on Dimmer Switch, 3-way Switch, 4-way Switch, and AF Breaker all at once.

    As I tried to summarize in the title, I'm having an interesting buzzing issue in a residential home. Problem: When Lights are turned on, all 3 switches controlling the same load start to buzz, as well as the breaker the lighting circuit is on. Buzzing stops on all devices and the breaker when...
    • LMinMaine
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    • 3-way 3-way switch 4-way switch breaker buzzing buzzing noise dimmer dimmer switch noise switch
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    • Forum: USA Electrical Forum

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