If this switch is used in a dual switch box (2 switches, 2 circuits) do you wire all the white wires from both together under the same wire nut?
1491198
It depends on what you mean by "2 circuits". It would be unusual to have two separate circuits in one switch box. If you have a 2-gang box (i.e. double-wide), the white wires are probably already connected together on a single circuit. To find out, just make sure the circuit breaker is off, then take out the existing switches to see what's happening with the wires inside. The basic rule of thumb is simply never connect a black or red wire to a white wire. Typically, all the white wires get connected together, but the black wires only get connected together in particular cases. If you imagine electrical circuits as water pipes, white wires are like drains, and black wires are like faucets. It's fine if all the drains (white wires) connect together, since they're just carrying used water out to your main sewer line. But you'd only connect faucets (black wires) together in unique circumstances - like if you had a fancy shower with multiple showerheads attached to a single valve handle. Normally you don't connect faucets (black wires) together since you usually want to control each one individually. Hopefully that made sense :)
351529
White wires get connected together with wire nut and red on one black wire and black on the other black wire
373143
I am pretty certain you don't have to connect two loads. If required, you could wirenut both loads together and have both switches control the same load, then when you are programming it you can change the function of the switch.
1033868
I think this would work. These switches need more than a normal switch, but if you had a standard single-pole switch you should have enough room.HOWEVER - I attempted to install TWO of these switches in a double-gang box - this does not fit. I had to use a triple-gang and leave a space.But I think with a standard switch you would be fine.
600987
Yes, because it is a 3-way switch. I have my wired in such a circuit, and it works perfectly.
941949
No. You need to separate the wiring of the two, change the single switch box to a duplex box and wire the switches separately in the new duplex or 2 switch box.
2003635
Yes it will. The procedure is to run the "hot" wire to one of the corner terminals and the loop a jumper from that terminal to the opposite corner. The "ground" wire goes to two remaining corner terminals in the same way. The load wires go to the remaining terminals on the sides of the switch and result is a switch which is off in the middle position, and reverses the polarity going out the side terminal depending on which way the switch is thrown.
404170
Yes. I wired mine to the existing switch. If you don't have one, just add one inline to your power panel.
318007
You need to find the load wire. It's probably black. Find the hot wire..black to the switch black. Load wire to blue switch wire. White box wire to switch white wire. Ground the bare wire to the box.
1400816
No. It wires like any other switch or dimmer. It interrupts the hot, and the neutral and ground (if any) remain untouched within the box.
2053218
I have mine in a normal single switch wall box, it's a bit tight installing it, but works and looks fine.
92313
Doubtful as this is a 4 wire switch. However, if two of your six wires are not used or if they are joined together for whatever reason, it might work.
521050
It should work. You just have to take the old one out of the container and put the new switch in. Then connect the 2 electric wires (splice them together).
1217859
Yes - I have a 4 gang box with all 4 switches installed. Someone mentioned that there might be an overheat condition with this so minimize the wattage / load on these dimmers if possible. It is a tight squeeze getting them into the box so be ready to take your time as you install them. This configuration has been functionning perfectly for 6 months with no issues.
410370
I don't know if the different switches have different frequencies, so I would expect that one switch would control two different units, but I cannot guarantee that to be true. You could buy two and see. If they are different frequencies you could tie them together, and if the same they would both turn off an on together. I hope this answers your question.
689344
Not necessarily...but you should. You'll need power to the fan obviously and power to the switch, but you don't need to wire the switch to the fan directly. The switch communicates (light, speed) to the fan wirelessly. The initial setup requires you to sync the switch to the fan which is done at initial power. So if separate circuits they need to come up at the same time.
509125
There are 5 wires and a solid box behind the switch to hold the timing mechanism. It is possible, but would be a tight fit. It is a tight fit in a regular box with all the wires being pushed back in. You could almost make a case that it may fit easier as there is more room for the wires to splay out on either side of the switch in a 3 box. In the end, I have never tried it as our box is a single box.