Do you need a 4 wire circuit for a 3-way application (including the extra wire between the dimmers)? Also, do you need a second identical dimmer?
1512429
No you do not need a second dimmer, just the leave the 3 way switch on the other 'side'. there is 3 wires and a ground, you may call that a 4 wire circuit. Hope this helps.
1339217
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
1146516
Yes there are 2. 2 dimmers I retrofitted an Oceanic Biocube with them. I actually had an engineer friend do it for me for fun so can't vouch for how easy/hard it was. I think that there are a couple of brackets that we didn't use but the unit has worked well since we installed it.
1979147
On mine, there were two solid colored wires (blue & brown?), and one (yellow) with a stripe. When I opened the back of the light, I found that the striped wire just ended and was not connected to anything. My guess is that they found 3-lead wire cheaper than 2 or 4-lead so that's what we get. The other two solid wires seem to work interchangeably as + or -, so they apparently added circuitry to make them idiot-proof.Short Answer:Striped wire: Not usedOther two: Connect to 12V DC
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You can only connect two sets before they get dimmer.I tried to connect 2,3,4,5, or more sets together and after the 3rd set they became much dimmer and even dimmer as i kept adding more, they worked but got very dim.I plan on only connecting 2 sets together for one outlet.
1869460
We only put 4 on the same circuit and do not have dimmers so not sure about putting 13 on the same circuit.
1740760
You need wire I used speaker wire and just ran one wire to the console and hooked them to the deck lights switch. But as far as four lights on one wire. I would use two wires put two lights per wire.
1910947
This dimmer switch doesn't have a third wire that is used to operate remote switches. For that you need a 3-way switch. They do sell such beasts here if you are so inclined. I use the singl pole dimmable switches in regular rooms, and the three way switches in the hallways and stairs.
1202594
No, you need to use a standard 4 wire LNB and run all 4 wires to the switch.
1029248
I had not tried with a standard dimmer on the line side. I had a solid state one on the low-voltage side that worked fine until it was determined that I really just wanted to install a simple toggle. :)
2174393
I have installed several of these Lutron Dimmer switches around my home. The setting you're trying to install is very much like what I have done in my place. Actually, I even have a room with 6 12V Halogen bulbs (each with its own mini transformer) and it works pretty well. Make sure you get your polarity right at the moment of connecting your wiring to the switch because they are as good as delicate. Other than that, they work just fine.
1761307
I agree with Dylan. Just make sure you have purchased the connectors required to place the dimmer in the location you need it.
1817504
Yes -- read the description which says "Use only 1 Maestro Smart Dimmer per zone, up to 9 additional locations require Maestro Remote Dimmers." I installed them as part of a 4 or 5 way switch connection in a hallway/stairwell with several entrances. Lutron's technical support is really great. Call them with any questions and they will be glad to help you.
581715
I don't know what the difference is. I have 3 on a dimmer switch. All have worked fine for a few months now.
1680625
I am not sure as I have not tried to add a dimmer yet. I would like to. Let me know if it works for you & let me know what dimmer you use
2211373
This is just a 4-strand, color coded wire bundle. You will need to install the correct connection fittings and if you are connecting more than two strings of LED's you will need to use a transformer. I don't have info on what one to use, but if read the product info they will tell you how may strings can be piggy-backed and the transformer needed for addition lines.
1062321
You are correct. This dimmer needs 12V input and will output 12V. It only can work with low voltage lights.