2 questions.. 1)does it matter what type of bulbs are in my fixture? 2) can i add a third switch for same fixture?
281784
As long as they are incandescent bulb bulbs but will not work on low voltage lighting (usually under/in cabinet lighting 2) yes...you will need to have one main switch coupled with auxillary switches.
281785
1) if you want to use the dimming function, be sure to use dimmable lights. I use these with dimmable incandescent and led bulbs. 2) yes. This kit comes with a primary and an auxiliary switch. The auxiliary sends a signal to the primary switch to tell it what to do. If you want to add a third switch, you'll need another auxiliary switch. Also, note that the wiring for this kit is different from a traditional 3-way switch. This video helped me a lot: http://youtu.be/2vguVa58PGI To extend to a 4-way setup, you'll wire the second auxiliary switch the same way you wire the first auxiliary. I bought about 8 of these kits and found that the primary switch on two of the kits didn't work properly with the auxiliary. If you follow the video and don't get a proper result (e.g. Flickering lights when you try to use the auxiliary switch) don't burn a lot of time trying to make it work. Exchange it. I recommend practicing with a basic single switch setup first, then graduate to a secondary switch, then add the third switch. Troubleshooting the entire setup out of the gate can ruin your weekend!
281786
Yes. CFL and LED bulbs can requie different switches. Yes. The switches can be used for three way and four way.
1050055
There are specific switches for different fixtures. I ended up contacting leviton customer care to find the right one
1404890
If you have a 3 way switch .. two wall switches that will operate one light ... you must replace it with a three way switch. this kit is not two identical switches it's a master and remote setup.
1074161
An electrician could probably do that for you. If you really like the fixture - it's worth it. I had my electrician look at what I planned to buy before ordering the fixtures to make sure he could do what I wanted with them.
47568
My fixture uses four bulbs and there has not been any problem. Wish I could be more informative.
1644096
I actually have 3 light sockets on the exterior of my house. In order to make it work I have to use at least one old regular bulb. According to the instructions it needs to have a minimum wattage being used with it for bulbs (if I remember it was 40 watt minimum) I tried 3 led bulbs (which totaled under 30 watts) and nothing worked. It works with any combination of CFL, LED, and OLD bulbs as long as the above minimum is met.
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As far as I know that would be based on the bulbs you use, instead of the light fixture. I will read the box, but I'm almost certain you could put a dimmer switch on the light. Hope that is helpful. Thank you-Matt
1249315
It appears from other comments that is the case, but I have not used 3-way bulbs in either, yet! Otherwise, this kit works well. I redid two lamps by myself!
1371938
Never tried 3-way bulb. However, a change in the type of screw-in base wouldn't have any effect on a 3-way bulb - the current is still the same.
1120015
Hi Ian, I haven't tried using another bulb with it. I think as long as you use the same type I don't see any reason why it would not work.
617172
This is a zwave switch ! and it will not work on two different light fixtures via zwave, Hope that helps.
1969749
You can switch the bulbs out on these lights, if you wish. I put small LED's in mine, and they worked perfectly.
1845041
Sorry, I can't help. I used this fixture in a rental unit and it is wired to use the switch on the fixture onlyMy guess is that if it is hardwired to the wall switch you will need to keep the fixture on and just use the wall switch. That is true with lamps that are plugged into a wall outlet that is wired to a wall switch.
1927167
I use a UVA/UVB bulb and heat with this fixture, but you can use it for any 2 bulbs that you need. Note, though, this is ONLY the fixture and does NOT come with any bulbs.
1553616
Shouldn't matter. We put it in bathroom with mixed regular bulbs and CFL's. It works perfectly. Tried other more expensive brands that did not work.
347458
It depends where you decide to put them, take a look in your owners manual and it should list the various bulb sizes for different fixtures.
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Yes it should, as long as the bulb is dimmable and I believe there is a wattage minimum for the switch to work. So you may need multiple LEDs tied into the switch. Like how a bathroom light has multiple bulbs. (Not sure what the minimum wattage per switch is, I've read it somewhere but haven't ran into that problem as I only use halogen bulbs so far).