can this replace a 3way light switch?
507196
Yes, we did renovations and rather than run wires all over the place, we used this to control hallway lights from two places. Three way switches will be a thing of past soon. Actually, wired switches should go away soon tooas wireless takes over.
1528606
Hi Eric, The particular switches I ordered are not 3 way switches although you can order Heath Zenith switches specificately that are 3 way. They come in sets of 2 switches model # WC-6023 made in white or ivory with remote control. The remote works pretty good as long as you run the antenna wire neatly below the light switch cover. Very good product. Good luck
1033867
Yes it will work inplace of a 3 way switch. If two dimmers are beside each other in a box you will have to break the tabs on the side of the dimmer. This will reduce the wattage rating of the dimmer. If you break one side it reduces by 100 watts. Two sides of tabs removed is 200 watts less.
665856
If you want to create a 3 way for the garage it should work but not on an existing 3 way.e.g. if you wanted a switch in the house to operate a single pole switch in the garage that would work as that is the purpose of this switch. Fluorescent fixtures I am not sure about. Mine (older model) works the kitchen ceiling fixture which has 4 compact fluorescent bulb plus a ceiling fan.
1877308
No, this is a single pole switch. A 3-way switch has a different configuration
910295
My 3-way switch stopped working, which is why I went to this option. But it seems like a 3-way switch would work once you got the lamp turned on with the foot switch. The foot switch is just for ON/OFF.
1889331
As long as you old switch has the same number of leads on each side it should work. My lamp is an antique with three bulbs. The switch worked great for me.
1686253
I'm not an electrician but all 3-way switches I've seen have another connection that goes to the other switch. This switch does not have this.
281786
Yes. CFL and LED bulbs can requie different switches. Yes. The switches can be used for three way and four way.
1817505
Part 1 of your question: I do not know what you mean by 4-way switch, and therefore cannot say if it would work. Part 2: I have used it to replace two (non-dimming) 3-way switches, and it works great. I.E. I can turn on, turn off and dim the incandescent chandelier at either end.
683237
No,this's a single pole switch. You have to buy 3-way or 4-way Lutron switch,is depend how many switches are controlling one light fixture... Correct connection of wiring is required to works properly because is more than 3 or 4 wires!!!
1497145
Mine does not have a 3 way switch. I cant imagine how any lamp could. The manufacturer has safety guidlines. I have used a 60 watt bulb in mine
538221
Yes. I use a 3 way bulb and it works fine. I love the looks of the lamps. They fix perfect with my decor.
1154045
You bought a set, an electrician installed it, and now you want to go back to regular 3 way switches? Why? You essentially have the same functionality as regular 3 way dimming switches anyway.
2033589
Yes - but it won't operate like a three-way. It will come on about the second turn (switch) position and go off on the third (I did it recently to three 3-way lamps and it has been working fine - just not as a 3-way) It's at the 60w equivalent. Some LED three-way bulbs are on the market now but expensive - just saw a 30w-60w-75w for about $50. It is taking some time for LED bulbs to come on the market at reasonable price. Some dimmable LEDs are out now but expensive - prices are dropping all the time as more come on the market.
322746
Hi Michelle. I'm afraid not. It does works perfectly, but it is large and will not fit on a 3-switch panel.
59271
Yes. That is exactly how I installed it in my kitchen. Basically just replaced one 3 way with this dimmer and left the other 3 way in place.