Casual Install Dimmer Switch 3 Wires

Install the dimmer switches into the gang boxes and install the faceplates.

Install dimmer switch 3 wires. Extend the pull out tab on the front of the dimmer switch connected to the load wire identified in step 5. Well think no more. This 3 way dimmer switch is wired as follows.

Some dimmers like the one we re installing have stranded wires attached. Match the size of the wire connector you re using to the size and number of wires being connected. Now a typical circuit will contain a 3 wire cable known as romex.

In this video i show you how it s done the easy way. 3 way switches are also marked with four wires in the wall outlet. Connect either one of the remaining dimmer wires to either one of the remaining cable wires and put on a wire nut.

Hold the wires together with the stranded wire protruding about 1 8 in. A ground wire a hot lead wire and two travelers to allow for a connection to another switch or outlet. Make sure the electricity.

The green ground lead attaches to the switch box ground wire the red and white travelers are attached to the pair of red leads and the black lead is connected to the power or switch leg connected at the fixture s. Using a ballpoint pen put an x in the box to indicate that this is the secondary switch. When installing a dimmer switch all you re really doing is controlling the amount of voltage flow to a light which makes it dim at a low setting to a fully bright light at maximum setting.

Extend the pull out tab on the front of the dimmer switch connected to the line wire identified in step 5. Clip the loops off the ends of the cable wires strip an inch of insulation off each of the clipped wires. Watch more home decor lighting videos.