I am not that electrically savy so am stumped on how to wire up. i have only 2 wires in my switch box but this comes with 4. What wires go where?
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Sorry you are out of luck. This particular switch requires 3 wires and a ground - you should return it. Some other switches only require 2 wires. Your two wires are both "hot", usually black wires, the line and load they are called. This switch also requires white/neutral and should also be grounded - green.
232983
We recommend contacting an electrician. You will need all 4 wires properly connected.
549551
Only 4 wires. For the model without external coil on the distributor. So only 4 wires. I hope it help.
1052979
I hard wired mine. Put a junction box behind each. You can google wiring instructions if that's what you're gonna do.
1973120
The back has 4 wirers my wall has 3 wirers. Where do I hook the load wire to.
1304143
My previous set up was 3 wires. 2 hot and a ground. I did a few searches and was told that this unit did not need the ground wire so I left it disconnected as there is no place to connect it. The unit has been working fine for 8+ months now.
128077
The proper way of wiring this switch and if it needed AC or DC was confusing to me as well. Here's a good picture showing how to wire it with DC: https://www.greenlivingforu.com/sites/default/files/100_2488.JPG
513520
I believe you would need a switch that works on a four way system. This one works on three way which means two switches. Might be tough to find except at a place that sells to contractors.
2076896
The power source's plugs needs to be cut and you insert the wires. Your best bet is to check youtube for videos on how to wire the whole thing up. There's a few great ones on there that break it down for you.
936716
OK, there seems to be a lot of confusion here as to switch wiring. In a conventional setting, a wall switch will "break" only one side of the electric circuit (BLACK wire). The white wires are tied together, but NOT switched. Typically all the white wires are tucked in the back of the switchbox to keep them out of the way. Tie the Maxxima's GREEN wire to the ground (bare) wire that you removed from the old switch. Tie the Maxxima's WHITE wire to the WHITE wire bundle (2 wires for one switch, 3 wires for a second switch, et. cetera.) Tie the Maxxima's RED wire to one of the BLACK wires that came from the old switch. Tie the Maxxima's BLACK wire to the remaining BLACK wire. The Maxxima's Red & Black wires are the "switch". If, when you turn the circuit back on, the blue lights on the unit are ON, then you're OK. If not, REVERSE the Maxxima's Red & Black wires.
1014413
Wires need to be spliced. They give you just enough wire to make a decent splice. Otherwise order a kit that provides switch etc.
2083348
You most likely need a switch with only black, white, & green. The red wire is hot though. With about half of the switches out there, you can wire nut the red & black to the black running to your panel. Not with the one you just got though.
2096508
Hi Leslie - yeah, these things are kindofa brat to install. It took my electrician several tries before he got it, and the instructions aren't clear. If I remember correctly, your wiring to/from the light needs to have a three wire configuration, where one wire is called the "traveler" wire... it essentially informs the other switch of the state of itself so they are always in sync.If you have an older home, you may be SOL - the wiring may not support this switch type.Rob
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Not quite sure I understand your question. But, I remember taking the old switch off (it was a three gang box) and thought Whoa this will never fit!! Well I attached all wires and kept jamming it back in till it DID fit. I was so proud of myself I bought a second switch for a FOUR gang and installed that one too! I'm applying for an electricians license next week.
1120384
It is a 3 way switch so the ground and 2 others are normal switches and the other is what will allow you to turn on the switch at the other switch if needed. I am no electrician but was still able to set up on my own (not recommended for just anyone to set up).
1295409
They come with 2 and4 wires. Unless it specifically states 4 wire I would assume the more common 2 wire.
1973119
This shows 4 wires. I have two wires from my original switch. Will these tow operate the new unit?
554191
There aren't 3 power wires. The provided switch connects to 2 of the red wires. That leaves one power wire to run to a 12v source. There is also a black ground wire. Please refer to the diagram that came with the instructions. Given that you actually have this question, I too would suggest using an install technician...