Hey Guys!
I have a little complex task. Its working overall, but i want to understand some strange acting of the motion sensors.
Basically 3 lightning circuits to control with 4 motion sensors which are the same EGLO detect me 6.
1., The sensor 1 lets say M1 and the sensor 2, lets say M2...
DIY'er here with quite basic electrical knowledge, stuck at this :)
What is this silver-colored part (that binds multiple wires) called and how do I remove it?
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I need to buy some dimmer switches - hoping you can help me with the correct ones. I'm a DIYer and have replaced a few dimmer switches before, but this is a little more complex.
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I have the below setups that I need dimmers for:
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